As much as it hurt, I have decided that I can no longer pursue teaching as a career. ADHD has wreaked havoc on my life. See the thread here for...
Yes, I think you are right. It just took reading, "three different teaching jobs," to help realize what you're saying is correct. So...what do I...
Thanks for all the feedback. I am thinking about resigning before the end of my contract. My principal told me she won't put a one year suspension...
Unfortunately, I'm starting to come to that conclusion. I'm just hoping to make it through the year. Apparently, I look so bad at the times that...
I am 48 years old and I am in my first year teaching 1st grade. I have taught two other times, kinder, and third grade. In between I have subbed...
Is First Grade Frenzy an African American lady in Texas?
I've been watching her. I have more experience than her (technically), but she is so well organized and I am learning a lot.
I will be mailing several schools in several districts that as of yet have not posted jobs. I do not have time to physically deliver them. I also...
Here is a completely revamped letter : (Contact info and date will be up here) Debbie Downer Principal Advocair Elementary School 111 Herbalife...
Here is my revised letter. I am not sure I am happy with the classroom management paragraph. Perhaps I should take it out and replace it with...
Writing cover letters gives me fits. I am not certain that my rough draft below is any good at all. I do know that it is too long. Please give me...
That was a cringe worthy moment.
Bear with me... (TLDR at bottom.) I am bipolar, which is important to know as it relates to everything that follows. I got my first teaching job...
And if so, how often? I have references on some of my online applications that are up to 4 years old. Do you think I should get more recent ones,...
Seventy-two views and no responses. Either it's so good that no one can think of anything to change, or it's so bad that no one knows where to...
Never mind, I have decided to go with a letter I have used in the past.
There's a possibility I might get offered a long term position for this fall. Don't know the dates yet. However, I already have 18 days scheduled...
I worked 17 days. Was supposed to be 18.5, but my son was sick one day and wires got crossed one day so a job I thought I had went to someone...
I substitute in four districts. In one I work extensively, probably because I taught there years ago and know many people in the district. In two...
I have accepted a long term position at a school I really like. However, I would rather have a full time job. I have not told the teacher needing...
