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Don't be afraid to share your ideas even though you might be new!

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Don't be afraid to share your ideas even though you might be new!

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Admit when things aren't going to plan but always roll with it and try your best even if it takes a few hours to perfect.

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Do not put your mentor or another teacher on a pedestal.

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Do not put your mentor or another teacher on a pedestal.

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Your department is there to help you! (hopefully)

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Your department is there to help you! (hopefully)

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Don't try to make all of your own worksheets and presentations. Work with your department and your PLC! Odds are someone has a lesson plan you can adapt to fit your needs. :-)

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Let your professors, mentor teachers, staff members of the school, students, and classmates how much you appreciate their presence in your life. It have truly made me think about my profession and has since became a great motivator to continue my education!💚

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You don't need to know what to do with everything when you enter the classroom. If the class hasn't covered the topic yet, reach out and ask. It's expected that you are learning.

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If you have any doubts about teaching make sure to ask you mentor teacher and professor they are here to help

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Try to get out of your comfort zone and try different forms of instruction and activities to see what fits you the best.

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The best thing to know going into student teaching is to have an open mind. The students you have might not be the perfect fit for you or the ideal age/class you want but that is okay. Give the students time to grow on you and relax. Students, no matter the age or class, will take time to get used to your presence in their class and it is their class.

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Teaching is a lot of learning on the job and adapting on the fly. Sometimes even with preparation things won't go as planned so don't be afraid to change things up.

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USE YOUR PREP TIME / LEAVE AFTER CONTRACT HOURS

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USE YOUR PREP TIME / LEAVE AFTER CONTRACT HOURS

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Also just plan a few days at a time, its ok to need to adjust.

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When you begin your classroom management is not going to be great. It will get better the longer you do the job and the more comfortable you are in your space and in the job.

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Have fun! Don't sweat the small stuff