Great video! You are right on with all of these points! Teaching gets tougher and tougher each year...it's never ending. I've taught for a long time and the amount of extra work gets more and more each year even if the "teaching" part gets a bit easier.
Thank you so much for this video!! I'm super excited to attend a job fair for paras coming up at my kids' school. I have a feeling this playlist is going to help me decide if this might be the route to go! I got an associate's degree ten years ago with every intention of becoming a teacher, but I only took a few classes on teaching. After having my second baby, the dream fizzled down. 4 amazing kiddos later, I think it's time to step back into my personal calling since my youngest will be in preschool this year 😅 anyway TMI I guess but I'm thrilled to have found your channel
I’m glad it could inspire you. Definitely go for it. You never know until you give it a chance. It’s such a rewarding career overall. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. I appreciate you watching 💕💕
Go for it girl! Time to let mama follow her dreams. I was a SAHM for 9 years!!!! My youngest starts kindergarten next month and I’ll start my para job too. I’m nervous and excited.
I'm currently a Para Educator at a High School and I have 6 periods with one planning period. I'm a study hall teacher and have access to their Edgenuity and FLVS to unlock unit tests and do reviews. Pay grade is much higher and that's enough responsibility for now 😊
@@_lovelykristenas a man and my demeanor I set my boundaries fast and backed it up with admin intervention and referrals. After the rules were set, I now can finally show them I'm here to help and encourage them to earn those credits they are lacking. Juices and hot Cheetos helps lol
@@LifeisGood863 wait, so its okay to give students things? I get the positive reinforcement aspect but I still feel uncomfortable. I start professional development next week haha
I understand the benefits, but it does feel like too much at times. I’m still trying to figure out things inside the classroom, so having so many outside responsibilities can become overwhelming.
Good afternoon Ms. Leonard: I hope this comment finds you doing well, blessed, and staying safe. I am doing well. Thank you for sharing this episode on the pros and cons of being a certified educator and paraprofessional. I truly understand what you are talking about. It is a reward making a difference in the scholars lives knowing that they feel comfortable with you taking time to educate them in preparation for our global society. Have a blessed day and weekend ahead!