I am in my first year teaching at a high-poverty, Title I school in South Florida. And to top it off? 50% of educators quit within their first five years. I've (technically) just finished my first year. So, yeah, the odds aren't exactly in my favor. read more
As a high school teacher from a developing country, you have to bear the noise. do extra work because most students don't have the prerequisites. try to help and not ask your student for things they cannot have. encourage your students and always give positive feedback. try to be on time. be so patient. read more
Julia Thompson has been a public school teacher for more than thirty years. Thompson currently teaches in Fairfax County, Virginia, and is an active speaker, consultant, teacher trainer, and workshop presenter. read more
When I graduated, I decided I would bite the bullet and get a job before tackling any notions of graduate school. Given my experience, becoming a teacher seemed like the obvious choice. I was able to become a teacher without an education major under my belt because at the time, the state of Florida needed teachers. read more