I've been a janitor at an elementary school for the past seven years. And part of my job is to listen to teachers as I clean their classroom. I allow them ALL to vent or cry on my shoulder if they need to. From kindergarten to the Fifth Grade, teachers are asked to be psychologists, counselors, coaches, and even surrogate parents sometimes.... They have my highest respect!
Thanks Daniel, Im thinking about the Janitor at my school too and I have definitely vented to him a few times too. And thank you for keep our schools clean and safe! We need you there too!
I wish our society valued teachers more. My high school teacher has literally saved my life multiple times by being someone I could reach out to when I was suicidal. I would not be here today without him. Thank you teachers, for your every day acts of kindness. They do more than you can ever know.
a tip I got from another teacher is, during the first week of the school year is to call the kid's parents and give a positive compliment about them. That will get the parents on your side. let me know if it works
one reason why I’m pursuing the teaching career is because I had REALLY bad teachers... from being sexist and putting girls down, to accusing me, an 11 years old, to having flirted with them... I had 2 REALLY great teachers tho and I really wanna be like them in terms of caring for the students. Also I’m introverted and the education system isn’t really made for us.. and I wanna show those kids that there isn’t anything wrong with being introverted and more quiet. Also of course without putting the more extroverted down, because this is simply who they are and it may change and there’s nothing wrong with who you are
I'm introverted. This job will be difficult at first because of that (speaking from experience), but it does get better with time. My advice after teaching 21 years and being an introvert for the most part, don't let others bully you because they feel their opinions are more important than yours. I would always stay quiet in meetings and my ideas were never shared. Then I ended up having to do stuff I didn't agree with because I let the extroverts do all the talking. Now, I speak up and share my ideas even as an introvert.
Hi friend! :) I just wanted to let you know, don't let anyone tell you that teaching is not for you! 75% of teachers are actually introverts! I am actually extroverted and I oftentimes do not fit in, haha!
i'm 20 i started teaching last year and i was born introverted, i was always the shy girl from middle to high school, and at first i had difficulties teaching because my voice isn't very loud. and that's the good thing being a teacher, make the introverted and unloved kids feel loved so they don't have to go what you had to go through, and not only teaching them knowledge, they will see you as a friend and an example of the persons they want to be
I teach 130 students a day! It’s exhausting and I definitely feel like an actor. I can’t let one kid throw off my mood because they decide to misbehave. Every class period is different and I need to start over each time. One time I cried after a class then wiped my tears as I was opening the door with a smile on my face for the next class.
I feel ya... I teach 200 students a day, between middle and high schoolers. By the end of the day I'm drained out of energy but I manage to put on a smile and be kind and generous to every single one of my students. It's exhausting.
I wish people understood how much teachers do and how valuable their role in a child’s life is. I personally will raise my child to be understanding and respectful and i will always work with teachers and give them whatever they need because i know what you’re giving my child and i know education is so undervalued and it shouldn’t be. It’s worth more than gold honestly.
Judi Mcmahon we pay teachers amongst the top 10 in the world only 5 other countries pay more than we do. Our teachers don’t make a lot of money but they should still be respected they’re raising each generation they make these doctors and judges and construction workers and congress people. They all went to school they learned from them. Every teacher in the country has a hand in building this country basically. Every teach that i have ever spoke to always says the money isn’t why they do it, they genuinely love teaching and they love kids.
Hang Nguyen By any chance are you a teacher? Or is anyone in your family? Tell the teachers in Oklahoma who choose to cross state lines to make a few thousand more dollars. Or how about the teachers that have to go on food stamps bc they’re living below the poverty line that they make too much money. Do you work for Austin Beutner? He would probably love to put you on his payroll.
Judi Mcmahon all I’m saying is that no matter their pay they deserve respect because they’re raising our future. The lowest paid teachers are in Montana and that’s 30,000 a year. The poverty line for a family of 4 is about 28,000 a year and if you make any more than that you can’t even receive Medicaid so please spare me the facts. I believe teachers deserve to be amongst the most paid because they’re so vital. I don’t have anyone in my family who is a teacher but being a foster child i spent a lot of time with teachers and i got to know them very well and actually am very close to my former English teacher and biology teacher and they both love their jobs. They always told me that they knew being a teacher didn’t pay well but being with children and teach was what was important to them. If you’re a teacher for the money then you’re in the wrong profession.
As a high school student, this makes me feel unbelievably ashamed for not appreciating my teachers enough. I don't think anyone could comprehend what teachers go through, without actually experiencing it. What you said makes me motivated to be grateful for my teachers and understand that they have their own struggles outside of teaching too. I will say however, that if other students come across this video, they may feel upset or even bad about themselves for not realising how much teachers go through or that they are a burden for them if that makes sense
That is so sweet. I had some experience with "tough" students who later came to me and were appreciative. I also grew a lot as a teacher by looking for the talents of the students and getting to use their names in activities. What she said about Respect being earned is so true. Sometimes teachers say that the students now a days are more like customers and we are offering them a service. This can be difficult to take at first but trying to take their perspective and have students give ideas and relate to them, makes it a much better learning experience. I also think about my personality and perspective: if I smile and approach the class very optimistic, they will respond much better than me being strict.
I love my teachers and two of them are my biggest role models. Teaching is such a tough job but I am blessed having great teachers who are so good at explaining and they really want to interact, help and understand their students. I am so sad that I won't have one of my favourite teachers anymore. She was the only one who offered help when I had a hard time. I only have two years left and I'm actually kinda sad but I want to become a teacher even though the video stresses me out a bit.
The "acting" part cannot be understated. As much as we might make it look natural, for a lot of us it isn't, and professional standards almost prevent us from remembering the human at times. My worst dilemma was when my partner broke up with me the morning of a first day of term. Being the passionate teacher when you're dead inside was an imaginable career-threatening conflict.
Teachers are actors 100%! I remember last year teaching & going on planning (which was in the middle of the day) and finding out that one of my students had passed away the prior weekend. AND I had to teach the remainder of the day! It was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do...in my LIFE!
WOW! thats horrible, had a similar thing with a little girl who developed terminal cancer (5 years old) and all the little ones kept asking where she was - its difficult. I think you get expert at acting with lower primary - everything has to be so exaggerated and dramatic
A teacher I was really close to passed away early on a Monday morning.I was told at 7 30 and was asked to take his class at 8 00. I washed the tears from my I eyes put my teacher face on and took the class.A tough day for everyone.
I started teaching in 1992, and before I entered the classroom, I wrote a letter to my third grade teacher to ask him for advice. He said that when students, parents, and administrators give you a difficult time, try to find something that went well in the day and do not focus so much on what did not work. Twenty-six years later, I still take his advice to heart. You should be allowed to use the bathroom as needed because you mentioned that you have diabetes. I would be speaking with my union representative and the folks in human resources about your situation. Take care of yourself.
I also started teaching in 1992 and just retired last May. And yes, what you say is so true. When I stood in front of my class which consisted of around 25 kids with really really special needs, I simply forgot about everything else. I forgot about the low pay, the lack of materials, the politization of the system, etc. And yeah, it worked fine for me. I did retire 4 years earlier because it was really exhausting and I started working at the age of 27, so now, at 53, and although I enjoyed teaching, I decided it was time for me to rest, relax and step down. I am right now considering esl online teaching. It seems fun, interesting and gives me the opportunity to make some extra $
John Lopez--You are absolutely correct. Teachers in the district in which I taught were known to have two conditions--urinary tract infections from NOT being able to use the restroom when needed (you could call the office to have an aide "spot" you, but it took between 30 and 60 minutes for them to show up) and anti-depressant prescriptions. I will also say that NOT all local teacher unions or associations are effective at protecting teacher's basic human rights. I worked in a ghetto/barrio district (yes, the entire district) where the working conditions had become so bad that the local union/association president knew that the only way they could obtain a "teacher-on-assignment" district office job (instead of being tossed back into the sites) when their term of office was over was to make as few waves as possible with the administrators of the district.
7:54 when I was in high school this fight was about to break out between two girls and my teacher got in between them and started dancing and made them laugh and they sat down and we continued with class like nothing happened and it’s crazy how I can still remember that
I was a teacher for a year and a half. I found that as an introvert, all the social interactions I had all day long with barely any breaks to even use the bathroom weighed heavily on me. I was too exhausted and drained of energy at the end of the day for my own friends or hobbies. And the thing you said about being an actor is so true! You always have to be on - enthusiastic, upbeat, positive - even if you are tired, feeling ill, etc. In the end, I couldn't keep up with the demands and I became a mental and emotional mess. My physical health was also negatively affected because teaching took up all of my time and I didn't have time left for exercise. Additionally, I was tired of the constant changes in my schedule and the instability of my income. I could never get past the fact that I was paid only for teaching hours, but unpaid for the lesson planning, prep, etc. (which takes up the majority of your time!) The good thing from this is that it made me realize what is important to me in life.
Hi Ashley! Thank you for being so honest about your teaching experiences. Do you mind sharing what you did instead? I know many teachers who feel trapped in their careers and fear leaving teaching because they don't know what else they could do
@Annie Hyatt True, however if you feel a passion and a calling to do what you do, that will get you through the rough times that will most certainly will come.
Marysol Alvarez it’s not a good profession for someone who is not interested in teaching but is teaching because of the money etc. If you don’t have an interest in teaching , you will barely survive in this field. For example , I work in a kindergarten, and It has always been my dream job to teach kindergarten kids and although Everyday I get so exhausted but I never complain because I LOVE this job. My parents always tell me to quit it and find an easier job , but if you love something, You won’t complain. So I think it varies on individuals really
One huge thing I would have wanted to know is the rabid mean girl cliques that exsist among the teachers. At every school I have been in there is a group of teachers who are only helpful and interact with each other and sabatage, belittle others. These are grown adults and have influence on kids and act like this, it is not acceptable.
I’m a classroom aide at an elementary school and I could not believe my ears as I was sitting in the lunch room on my first day of work. I always thought so highly of teachers even as an adult, but the teachers in my school are nothing but drama and so much shit talking about one another. I no longer sit in the lunch room to eat my lunch, I sit outside or even in my car most of the time because I cannot stand being around so much negativity.
As a high school senior the teachers I most enjoyed were those that were open and honest. One of my teachers told us the very first day that she wasn't going to deal with bad behavior and she let us know her expectationa for us and the class. Another teacher would have us sit down and would let us ask anything we wanted for the first 10 min to get our brain working since that was the first class of the day. That teacher also talked a lot about his own life and his college adventures and his struggle with cancer, and I really appreciated that he was honest with us. Also as a senior I wish I had more strict teachers. Those teachers I mentioned had fun with us and opened up but in the end they let us know they were teachers. We had to do our work and if we slacked off it was too bad because they don't accept late work. That would've really helped me when I started taking college classes. So basically a friend and an authority figure is what most people I know lool for in a teacher. Just my perspective as a student for those who wonder what we think.
Do you ever feel intimidated by high school kids? The ones who rebel and don’t like the subject you teach? I hope these questions don’t come off as rude. I love your channel tbh! Very diverse and straight to the point :)
Hey! They are not intimidating at all, those were REAL questions. My first year I was intimidated because I taught seniors and I was only 22. I looked so young and I was still trying to figure out who I wanted to be as a teacher. There will always be students who rebel or don’t like the subject. The rebelling students are usually the ones that give multiple teachers a difficult time so I try not to take it personal BUT I am still consistent with my rules even with those students. I issue detention, after class convos, try to understand why they may not like a certain rule. And the same with the subject, some students just don’t like History. I try to always start the class with something relevant to them and connect it to the lesson. Whether it be about social media, relationships, day to day experiences to hopefully make a connection to the past and why learning the info is important. But you can’t please every student.
+Alma Cardenas Actually your question here is a service to specifically someone like me based on back when I was an autistic student in school because I have had moments where My Teachers had to talk me out of a negative mood or a mood to do other things and to Ms. +Amanda Rose 's credit , where she says that she tries to start the class with something relevant to them My Teachers had to learn to do that with me the HARD way otherwise i got in the mood to do other things or i dealt with sleeping spells or i got frustrated with the teacher over what they were trying to teach that was not relevant and was not in my programming and as much as I was the only one out of 3 brothers in my immediate family that hung in there and stuck it out to graduation , like they had to win me over to them and most of them did . - Dwight
Thank you so much for this comment and providing such an important perspective to those who are considering teaching as their profession or already are in the field and struggling or honestly are stubborn and don't think it's necessary to meet the needs of every student
You're welcome Mrs. +Amanda Rose . Thank you for giving me the teacher's prospective on things as well because it helps me more when I see and hear what is going on in the classrooms from the teachers . - Dwight
yeah, you continually have to increase your debt ratio to try to attain a higher paid position. Does anyone other than a district superintendent ever reach a position of financial security? (if you are honest and legal with your responsibilities, that is)?
That is why there are so many bad administrators with MA and district officials with Phd's. They were never promoted to those positions because they were compatient or their leadership skills, or some weren't very good teachers either.
I love that you brought up respect is earned. I currently teach what others refer to in my school as "the worst 7th graders they've ever had" and honestly... I love them. Every single one. And I know it's because I didn't expect them to be good little robot soldiers from the get go. You can't expect that from anyone. It's completely unrealistic to expect strangers to listen to your every barking command. It's SO crucial to get to know every student as best you can and really earn their respect and understand them. So many "behavior problems" can be remedied by simply knowing their circumstance. Empathy is just so key in teaching and in a healthy and productive classroom.
Jess I agree 100 percent! The same happens with me...when I share my roster in the beginning of the year other teachers will grunt and groan about certain students but they end up becoming soooooo much fun and packed with so much personality!
That's so true, I'm always surprised when teacher's label children or don't like them. I'm in primary and I hear it but I love them all! They're all different, some challenging, some sweet but they all have wonderful things about them which makes me love being around them! The worst was one boy in my class had a bad reputation but I think he's great - the only thing I can see that they would take issue with is the fact that he will challenge you on things and ask questions, but why shouldn't he? That's what we're meant to teach them.
This is SO on point!! I burnt out after 5 years of teaching elementary school. That was several years ago. People always ask me why I don't go back into teaching and I say.. it was too much time and energy!
It requires tremendous energy. When you feel like you could just drop out of exhaustion, you have to dig within your biological reserve with what little energy you have left.
I was actually a bilingual elementary teacher for almost 2 years. I quit about 3 years ago because I realized it wasn't for me. I still have family members who are upset that I didn't continue. But watching your video, brought back so many memories. Not really good ones, lol. It just reaffirmed a lot of my feelings because i dont miss it at all. Not everyone can be a teacher. I definitely give those who teach soooo much credit!
Emory i worked in the inner city. So the kids were kinda rough. It was 4th grade. They weren’t necessarily disrespectful to me, but since it was my first year, I didn’t know how to classroom manage. They walked all over me. They got into fights with other kids, they threw desks over, one student choked another one, i had to stop him. I was constantly spending my own money to buy school supplies. I also just didn’t feel like I had enough support, being my first year. I just kinda got thrown in last minute and had to figure it all out on my own ( I started the second week of school). It was just all around rough. I had a similar experience at the other school, except this time I was co-teaching so I had some more help.
if you don't mind me asking, what do you do with your degree now? i'm scared this is gunna be me but i'm in too deep into school and i am about to get my bachelor's in elementary education, so i want to have a backup plan.
Ruby A. Hi Ruby, there’s a lot of options out there besides teaching - you can continue going to school to get a masters in education policy, curriculum or research. I graduated with a bachelors in urban education, taught for a year in middle school, quit and went into substitute teaching in a smaller district and worked part time as a coordinator at a women’s shelter and now I work full time as an after school program coordinator. I know a lot of folks from my program who also didn’t go straight into teaching after getting their degree so don’t feel discouraged to research other options for yourself at your career center before graduating! That’s my biggest regret - thinking that teaching in a public school was my only option. Good luck!
In a nutshell, if you're a teacher, you have no life outside of the job. It's like several professions all incorporated into one job and you've simply got to love and enjoy it.
I am a biology teacher and going into my third year. You are so right about the other 85 percent that we do. Plus, dealing with administration and their demands are a major part of the job.
minipax i work at a preschool that is run like an elementary school and administration is so demanding. We do so much documentation. And we dont have school counselors to help out.
When i was in 7th grade, my history teacher had been out for like 3 weeks. All of us were extremely worried, one day my language arts teacher came in and explained that she had a miscarriage. She had been pregnant since October and this was in March. So she was pretty far along. When my history teacher came back, she cried to us and it brought us all closer as a class. I ended up having her for language arts the next year (she was trained in history and english) still one of the best teachers I’ve had.
I’ve always had a secret passion to wanting to be a high school teacher and now I am really ready to become that and impact lives through home economics, so this really has helped answer some unknown questions and answers. Thank you
I love the statement you made about not being a teacher forever. You love the job, etc. but there are so many opportunities out there for growth and change, and I love that you aren't afraid of thinking that you have to be one thing forever...and identify with one thing forever.
@@marisolbarragan2 from the research I have done in the last five and a half years of college, with my disabilities, if you do the math on pay vs time used for everything to be a good teacher, you will effectively make barely over the minimum wage. Hopefully you have a significant other that can cover the financial side of a household's needs. Heck, with the cost of living differences in some areas, many teachers don't even reach an effective minimum wage earnings if they were actually paid for all of the hours they put in to their job, minus what they pay out of pocket for their classrooms.
MFL Teacher Kerry A K Francis I hear you. But you need to create a boundary. My son had a great teacher. She said that she will do her best to reply to emails but after a certain time of day she can’t usually as she’s a mom. She is with her son. I found her stance amazing and reasonable. I loved it.
During my first teaching-practicum I was (and still am) 21 years old. I was thrown into teaching two Gr. 12 classes, each with 75 minute lessons. I can't tell you how much of an emotional roller-coaster it was. There were moments that really made me doubt my ability and there were moments that made me feel incredibly proud of my students. I agree when you said that there is a lot of crying involved, I think because I care too much? I also felt like no matter how much I prepared I still didn't know enough to teach confidently. I felt like my very broad and general degree in history didn't really prepare me to teach Social Studies in the classroom. I was up until midnight almost every night before my lessons, trying to learn the content that I had to teach the next morning and planning my lessons out, which took hours including the time it took to find the material/resources I needed. I was so concerned about timing that I would rehearse my 75 minute lessons to make sure that I didn't run out of content and leave the classroom with nothing to do!!! I'm now starting my 5th and last year of university and I'm so scared about whether I made the right choice or not... There are moments that make teaching such a rewarding career, but I'm seriously concerned about my mental health. I would appreciate any advice.
I’m 17 and i’ve always wanted to do teaching since i was a little girl. I watch so many of these videos and i really hope I become a teacher one day ! Thank you for this
Restroom before picking up my class in the morning, during my prep, during lunch and thankfully my students get two 15-minute recesses, so I take advantage of that.
I’ve worked as a paraprofessional in an IND classroom for 4 years now. I’m currently halfway done with school to become a teacher. Teaching comes from the heart, we don’t receive enough credit from parents or administrators and sometimes that can be disheartening. But what makes it all worth it is when kids genuinely make a connection with you. I’m glad I got the experience as a para!
Exciting!!! I have always wanted to be a student I’m only 11 but know I will be a teacher I think the horror stories excite me to get my own ones as well
Miranda I am now retired but I taught elementary school for 36 years. I loved most of it. You will be fine because you are starting out with so much enthusiasm. My advice to you is this. Don’t sweat the small stuff or the administration. If someone “in charge” is not being helpful ignore them. If you are not at a happy school move. Some staffs are very discouraging, some are happy find a happy one. The biggest mistake I made was staying at schools that weren’t working well. I always stayed because of the kids. This was personally exhausting and not good for my mental health. You can’t do a really good job unless you are happy. Good luck.
I'm really glad I am now an independent ESL teacher online and tutor. I have so much freedom and I am not pressured by the county. It's a big change from an actual classroom to the online world, but I now have more peace. I taught at a charter school for about four years and it consumed me, physically and emotionally. You are so right about perception, you need to constantly check your mind. This is the FIRST video I have ever seen that is completely honest. I cried a lot, but I also had a lot of joy too. It's a rollercoaster and a learning process, especially of your own character.
Honey, it takes an hour per subject for 1 day SMH. Thank you for this video, teaching is 3 jobs in one; Content Creator, CEO/Administrator, Teacher. Also yes, Teacher burnout is real. I came in a year ago with the intention of 10 years and done.
I don’t know how I found myself here lol but I wish all my teachers were like this you seem like you actually care about a students well being and academic achievement
Have you ever lost a student (Death or something tragic) ? We’ve lost 4 kids last year within a 6 month span ( 3 committed suicide and 1 died from a peanut allergy) and I had a class with each of those kids. My teachers didn’t show emotion but I wonder how they really felt.
As a teacher, I agree with everything you said. I really wish someone told me how much work and effort it takes to get through a day of planning and teaching - not to mention the kids and the parents.
I’m so glad I found your channel! Love your videos. I also teach HS (first year) and I’m a native NYer so I love how you keep it real! Keep it up!! Can’t wait to see your channel grow!!
Most of these things are so true. Even for me a Preschool teacher. I teach in a day care and have taught for 27 years. I make a little over $11 an hour (even with my Bachelor's Degree), and I work all year (with the exception of a couple weeks vacation). I am not only a teacher, but also a referee, counselor (to parents, also), encourager, plumber, mechanic, nurse (state says we are no longer allowed to send kids home when sick...throwing up, fever, rash, pink eye, lice, etc...). I do assessments 3 times a year, have to speak to and encourage parents when I believe their child needs to be evaluated by trained professionals, and so much more. For me, the hardest thing I have to deal with are parents refuse to get their child help. In all education classes you are told about early intervention. The earlier you get the child help the better. I get really frustrated when parent refuses and there is nothing I can do, my hands are tied. The child, unfortunately, has to wait until they get to "real school" until they can get any kind of help. It's very frustrating, but even more sad for the child....and me. My heart breaks each time this happens. I believe if early intervention is the key, then we as early educators should be allowed to do something for these children. I really do love my job!!! There's no better job in the world......where else can you go to work feeling like crap and someone runs up to you screaming your name, wraps their arms around you,, squeezes you with all this might, looks into your eyes and says, with childlike love and wonder, "I love you!"
PreK teachers are **horribly** underestimated, in my opinion. There is a LOT of prep to getting students ready for Kindergarten, and in my state PreK teachers *have* to be certified and have or be working on a Masters within 5 years (just like all the other grade levels). You have to be *incredibly* patient and the energy. Oh my gosh... I do elementary, but Kindergarten and PreK would be too much for me. Y'all need more love. ❤❤❤
I am from Brazil and I study Languages at college. I aim to become an English/Portuguese teacher and I am glad I found your channel. Education here in Brazil is not a topic people enjoy talking about on RU-vid, so it's difficult for me to find this kind of content. Thanks for sharing your life experiences with us.
59 year old airline captain, history degree, US Air Force Academy, thinking about becoming a history teacher.... your video was great! Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks! "Manage Your Disappointment"..... wisest thing I think I've ever heard.... thank you for this video!
I have so much respect for teachers with all the crap they have to put up with (parents, students, examples from video). They receive almost no respect from pretty much everyone who isn't a teacher (which is why I hate that the government makes decisions for education when they probably haven't even walked into a school as an adult) and their paycheck doesn't even come close to covering the effort and how important their job is.
I'm a teacher and your number 7 was right on the spot. This is the first video I've seen that points this out. So many unqualified people in jobs for passing tests or getting a certain certification. It used to bother me but I don't look at my administrators as bosses anymore.
I'm a Teacher (Primary, in UK ) 20 years later, aged 50 this year and believe me everything you say is spot on and you come across as a Teacher who could deal with anything in the coming years, whether you want to or not, is a personal choice, a vocation versus a profession. I speak as someone also who does not have their own family ( this is important to mention because work life balance is tricky and noone should sacrifice their own family life for teaching) and even on a supply/substitute basis it still takes up most of your life if you let it! Definately an underrated ( by the public) profession but ultimately it can be extremely rewarding as a craft x
I think teachers fail to realize students are actors too, we deal with all sorts of things in our personal lives, as well as the stress of work, and peers. But as we enter the classroom we have to put on an act - act like everything is fine. The same teachers cry, we cry too -- I think the mental health of students shouldn't be so overlooked, especially in this day and age, because adults always think "you're so young, you can't be that stressed" oH please - age doesn't contribute to your struggles or experiences. Just a thought
Talk to your teachers, be friends, tell them what's going on in your life, I think most will be there for you and try to understand what you're going through and to help the best they can.
ittzdavonnii but the thing is a lot of teachers do realize that , and are open for you to talk to them if you aren’t rude about it. A lot of teachers are willing to help but a lot of students aren’t willing to allow them to. I’m a recent HS grad trying to become a teacher so I know how both sides feel.
...They may have taught for so long they have forgotten what it is like, however, I am almost certain they are aware of this as they had to be students for a long time before they became teachers...
As a 20 year veteran Teacher- NY High School Math (ugh they hate me before I walk in the door ha) what a great video. I have had to build a thick skin. It was hard when I was a young teacher- I had to make sure I had rules and followed them- consistency. I treat my HS students as the young adults they are- and when they see/realize that, they give me the same. I really am teaching to help them- not hurt them. I know life happens and even students have bad days, I don’t hold it against them. I have high expectations for my students and even when they think they can’t reach it- I expect it-they are so proud of themselves when they do!
Yes!!! And about the bathroom thing... unexpectedly getting your period in the middle of class is a nightmare because there's nothing you can do about it. You need to plan ahead and already be wearing a pad/tampon before it happens. (Word to the wise.)
i mean you could just say excuse me and leave, that's what my teachers do. i feel like it's not that serious. i'm in high school and kids my age are mature enough to be unsupervised for 3 minutes while the teacher runs to the restroom. but yes lower levels i could see how inconvenient it would be.
I barely ever write comments but, Thank you for making this video. It is the best video I have watched in a LONG time and so very helpful. I'm a middle school teacher in my 2nd year and I already feel so burnt out. Your advice has helped me feel SO MUCH better after a tough week, being able to relate to everything you said, especially "teachers have to be actors". THANK YOU!!
Im a new teacher/coach myself and i also balance lots of other things. Its so tough sometimes but im gonna keep going. I love those kids. Thanks for a great video!
I love this video. For many years I thought I wanted to be a teacher. This is really helping me understand it from a point of view of first hand. I think I want to do school counseling
Thank you so much for sharing! I've taught grades 1st-8th at various points of my career. I left the profession this school year, but I want to return! This reminded me of how hard this work is, but it is truly rewarding. You have to ground yourself in the WHY!!!
I love your teaching videos! I'm almost at the end of my first year of teaching in Detroit, and I wish I had known all of these things going in, lol. Thank you so much for the helpful advice, especially about saving the work you've created!
@R N , don't go in w the saviour tactic. People can read through it quick. If you're concerned about dangers, you shouldn't teach. A lot of the school shootings occur in places that don't have the same 'danger' elements as urban centers.
as a student this video really made me realize how much effort and work teachers put into their profession! i think as students we forgot to appreciate our teachers and everything they do for us! thank you so much for making this video :)
I have been teaching on the elementary and early childhood levels for 28 years and this video is on point. Anyone thinking of going into education should listen to this video. If you can't deal with the top 10, please change your major. Amanda, you may want to consider getting a certification or endorsement in another area such as reading, math, or ESOL. This will give you a chance to teach smaller groups of kids without some of the regular classroom pressures. Then go back to school to get your Masters or Specialist degree and use the classes you took to get your certification or endorsement as your electives towards the new degree.
I am so in love with this video I Have always wanted to be a teacher and I love sport so I thought I would combine the 2 subjects and do p.e and business teacher but over my years of teaching I have realised I prefer the younger age groups .The biggest problem is the Irish side of things in this country .The promotion through degree not merit is so relevant. Also my heart nearly melted when you talked about the toilet breaks I am also a type 1 diabetic and your giving me the believe that it is possible I can achieve my dreams SO THANK YOU FOR SHINNING SOME LIGHT ON MY DREAMS
Exactly no two years are the same, no two classes are the same each experience has something new. Also no two schools are the same and learning the school culture and curriculum and content are key just as much are the relationships built with students. I learned the relationships or rapport us almost more important than having all the content knowledge and even MA degree. How we relate to our students and the parents and teachers sets the tone for how our experience will be as teachers 😚 thanks so much for your insights. I am going into my 3rd year teaching ESL and this truly helped me reflect and apply what I've learned in this journey as a teacher
As a teacher myself this video is spot on!!! I am always planning lessons and trying to figure out new and creative way to teach my class. Teachers need to be paid more than what they do, we are asked to do so much in a day we put on many hats and wear them daily. I would not trade this for anything though.
This was really interesting to me as a homeschool parent! You said about 15% of what you do is the actual teaching and it helped me realize that when I’m spending a couple hours one on one with my child learning, that is a compact version of what classroom learning would be like. We don’t spend all day, but it’s because what you have to deal with in a classroom is more complex and takes more time! Also relatable is curriculum and how nothing seems perfect unless you customize it yourself!
Thank you for sharing! I've always said that when I have children I would love to homeschool. Im sure it makes a huge difference having the one on one time versus a teacher having to split their time between multiple students at once
Thank you for this. I wish more people saw and understood what a demanding occupation being a good teacher is. And 5* for backing up all of your work on a flash drive or any other alternative storage - this will definitely save you time and nerves!
Nice video. Shockingly, #5 trickles all the way down to elementary. Between "earning" the respect and "making" them learn. Both you would assume are a given.
That is true partly. I work as early childhood education and one of the requirements is to have an associates degree to become an assistant teacher and bachelors degree to become a lead teacher . In order to make 7 to 10 starting and the highest pay is 20. Without any over time. Hopefully colleges and universities come up with new degrees so individuals can move onto different parts of the education fields such as teaching to administrators and so. As well benefits for part time teachers and better pay.
I’m a 8th grade reading teacher and I’ve been teaching middle school for 5 years now. Every year feels like my first year of teaching. I teach at a charter school and the preservices for the upcoming school year leave you so overwhelmed before the kids even get to school.
Thank you! I loved this video. I have type 1 diabetes and next year will be my first year teaching. I'm so scared about eating and using the bathroom haha but I will have a para in my room.
I am in college to become a teacher in about one year & I'm so nervous but so excited! These little tips seem like they will be super helpful in my future, thanks for the video!
I love this, thank you! I’m just starting my teacher training year, starting training and observing lessons at the school on Monday and I’m so scared about managing the class and planning my first lessons
Thank you so much for this, Amanda! I am pursuing a degree in Secondary Social Studies, and I found all of your tips useful. You also made an interesting point in regards to teachers using the bathroom. I guess that's why my teachers never let us use the bathroom because they couldn't go themselves. I have a brand-new perspective on these topics.
Quitting education was the best decision I’ve ever made! Angels that’s what teachers are! I couldn’t do 14 hour days making minimum wage when equal to hours. The administrative side is the worst!
I am already a teacher, but this video helped me SO much! I'm currently in a situation where a fellow staff member is being really horrible to me and spreading lies about me behind my back, but acting like my best friend to my face, and this whole video has just taught me that I need to not let it ruin my mood and really just "act" positive.
Absolutely! It is so hard especially when you work in a small school because a lot of the staff members know each other. Just keep your head up, stay positive, love your students and stay surrounded by family and friends who support you
I'm totally agree with you. I'm a teacher in Mexico and all your point applied to my every day at job. For me, teaching is my passion and I looking forward to teach in a foreign language. Thanks for share your experience!
Last school year I had a teacher in 8th grade who I looked up to so much. I had to move about half way through the school year and it was really sad for me, but she and I still kept in touch. We continue to go on visits to this day and it’s so much fun each time we do. I’m a freshman now but I do miss having her as a teacher. Now that I’ve known her personally for a while now, I can see how being a teacher does have a lot of ups and downs. Before I met her, I never imagined what things were like from a teachers point of view. They have daily struggles just like the rest of us. I wish more students (and parents) would understand that. Teachers really do have the ability to impact people, and I’m so thankful that I had a teacher who changed my life forever ❤️
