Advice For New Wildcats by Krista Jackson

2019-04-25 21:21:26 UTC

Breathe! Trust your instincts! Your coworkers are your most valued resource!

2019-04-25 21:21:30 UTC

Don’t stress! You will get through it! This has been the best year. Take it as it goes. Things will go wrong, but I promise, you will make it!

Advice!

2019-04-25 21:21:55 UTC

Make the most of it! It will seem stressful at times (a lot of times) but at the end it will feel like the time flew by & you will have learned so much from your experiences!
Take criticism for what it is and grow from it! Don’t take it personally.
You got this!

2019-04-25 21:22:04 UTC

Never be afraid to ask for help and advice!

Mistakes

2019-04-25 21:23:13 UTC

It will be okay when you mess up! Don’t worry or stress just reflect from your mistakes and keep on going!

2019-04-25 21:23:20 UTC

Don’t be afraid to ask questions! Your leaders are there for a reason they appreciate you seeking out guidance.

2019-04-25 21:23:33 UTC

Always ask questions!!!! There are so many people who will help you. You are not in this alone!!!! WELCOME to best district to work for.

2019-04-25 21:23:40 UTC

Remember not everything will be perfect! Change things where/when you see fit, make expectations clear at the beginning of the year, and just have fun! The first year flies by quicker than you think :)

2022-04-26 21:11:39 UTC

Breathe. Enjoy the moment.

2022-04-26 21:11:42 UTC

Make sure you plan ahead on routines, class expectations, it makes it much easier to start on the first day!

2022-04-26 21:11:47 UTC

Never be afraid to ask for help.

Don’t be afraid to fail

2022-04-26 21:11:59 UTC

Try new things- everything is new. If it doesn’t work, that’s okay! You learned from it, and you can do something different next. Having to try something different does not make you a bad teacher or a failure.

Say No if you need to.

2022-04-26 21:12:10 UTC

Saying no is HARD, but you can do it and you life will be better for it!

reach out to teachers

2022-04-26 21:12:28 UTC

Reach out to others - ask for their advice and watch them teach, too!! they are your greatest ally.

2022-04-26 21:12:48 UTC

Enjoy the journey and love what you do everyday!

2022-04-26 21:13:02 UTC

Don’t stress, it will be okay! Do your best to set good work/life boundaries.

2022-04-26 21:13:41 UTC

Just because you make a mistake does not make you a bad teacher. Learn from your mistakes and be patient with yourself!

JKRhodes — 2022-04-26 21:13:48 UTC

Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable! Ask questions, discuss things you need more info about, admit areas you feel need additional help.

2022-04-26 21:13:50 UTC

Don’t be too hard on yourself. Be flexible and don’t be afraid to ask for help. You are doing great!

2022-04-26 21:14:08 UTC

Attitude. You don’t have to…you get to

Everything is an opportunity not an obligation

2022-04-26 21:14:09 UTC

Make your plans for student engagement. They will have fun and so will you!

2023-04-27 20:55:35 UTC

Prioritize your tasks and don’t forget to live while you are a first year teacher.

2023-04-27 20:56:04 UTC

Take it day by day. It is okay to ask for help from the people around you. They want to help!! You don’t have to do it alone.

2023-04-27 20:56:12 UTC

Don’t over think things. Though it may seem hard now, it gets better!

2023-04-27 20:57:33 UTC

Just take the time to enjoy the kids and make sure to take time for yourself.

Observations

2023-04-27 20:59:00 UTC

While the advice can be hard to hear, take it as a time to grow. Take a time to step back and reflect on the advice given to you.

amberrosbottom1 — 2023-04-27 22:59:36 UTC

Everyday is a new day! Make mistakes. Be real with your students. Start each day with a smile! Have fun! Love those kiddos! Go home it will still be there tomorrow!

2024-04-23 21:26:42 UTC

Don’t sweat the small stuff

2024-04-23 21:27:03 UTC

Enjoy every moment. Don’t be scared to ask for help!!

2024-04-23 21:27:06 UTC

Take time for yourself. Find one happy thing to do everyday!

Observations never go as bad as you think they did.

2024-04-23 21:27:06 UTC

2024-04-23 21:27:12 UTC

Everyday is a new day. It’s okay to make mistakes. Your human.

2024-04-23 21:27:13 UTC

Don’t forget to take care of YOU!

2024-04-23 21:27:17 UTC

Ask questions! Build relationships with students but also other teachers

Priorities

2024-04-23 21:27:19 UTC

Enjoy the little things and keep your priorities in check!

New Teacher Advice

2024-04-23 21:27:20 UTC

Your content team and mentor teachers are wonderful resources! Do not be afraid to ask questions or ask for help!

2024-04-23 21:27:52 UTC

Have fun

2024-04-23 21:27:56 UTC

First days can be overwhelming…don’t overthink it! Be yourself and love your team!

Failure

2024-04-23 21:28:23 UTC

It is okay to fail. Everyday is a chance to learn and grow.

New Teachers

2024-04-23 21:28:39 UTC

Address good behavior with as much attention as you do the bad behavior, this helps in forming a strong relationship with students!

2024-04-23 21:29:08 UTC

Build strong relationships with students’ families from the very first day. Make sure you communicate with them frequently, even if you have older students.

2024-04-23 21:29:46 UTC

Find the balance between work and school

Behavior

2024-04-23 21:30:37 UTC

Try not to take bad behavior personal.