This year I got a new job working for a non-profit. A big part of my job is to go to different middle schools once a week and teach our curriculum. I love my job and the information I teach the students, but I have a very hard time with classroom management. I have a hard time getting the students to stay quiet and listen to what I have to say. I know it’s 99% of my fault because I make a lot of rookie mistakes, like being too lenient, not being consistent and I think sometimes I come off as unprepared because I get nervous and forget what I’m saying. Can you guys please provide me with some tips for classroom management, especially for someone who only teaches once or twice a week? Is it too late to get them to listen to me? I’ve read that if they don’t take you serious the first week, then you are basically screwed for the rest of the semester. I’m starting to believe I suck at teaching, and I really want to master this profession
