High school teacher here. 49 year-old guy. I shake hands, fist-bump, high fight, and occasionally will pat on the shoulder.
Hey nutoteaching, It really is state by state. In Tennessee, US/World History, US Government, Economics, Geography, etc., are all separate...
are you required to do lesson plans for the entire week and hand them in to be approved before you teach them? The only time I've been asked to...
For me to do an "extra" I have three questions that need to be answered: Is it something I might find enjoyable, beneficial to me personally or...
I teach mainly seniors. They return from Spring Break Tuesday for their fourth and final quarter, with graduation only 6 weeks away. I've been...
This past year, I subbed at a private Christian school. Interestingly, as small as the school was, I got to sub most days, but often it was...
I kind of view things a little differently. I'm seeking my first teaching job, on an alternative license. The way I view it, I need two things...
I like to try to find the positives in such statements, but it can be difficult can't it. Seven principals at two job fairs said they were going...
My strongest references, since I have little to no classroom experience, are actual teachers who have seen me or worked with me teaching in...
Hey, it isn't just pencils. This year, I was asked to take on two middle school Bible classes at a private Christian school for the entire second...
I will say I dislike rejection letters where they spend so much time heaping praise on you. "Thank you for applying and interviewing for the...
I am on an alt/transitional and just had my first interview Friday morning. Oddly, the interview was via Skype, even though the school is only...
When you are sitting there as a principal looking at 100 resumes for that position and they all kind of blend together, what are some of the...
I felt the Mometrix guide was useful as a general overall guide. The best guide was the fact that on the Praxis practice test, they explain the...
I used the sample test (the $19.95 version you purchase from ETS), and a Metromix Study Guide as my foundation for studying. I did a lot of...
I remember it took right at a month to get my English praxis score. I took History on April 4 and still waiting. I anticipate maybe another week's...
I scored 178. Needed 167.
So here's a weird one. I teach a 7th grade boys class that is immediately following their lunch. It seems like the most uttered question/sentence...
Just interesting. I ran into a middle school principal here whom I happen to know. I asked about interviews and she told me not all schools have...
MCK - I'm in the same boat you are in. Patience is not my strong suit.
