New Teacher Tips by Zach Schneider https://padlet.com/schneza/tip Think back to your first year (or semester) teaching...What advice would you give yourself if you could? en-us 2023-01-19 15:04:18 UTC 2025-11-16 04:33:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f914.png Be a soft shell taco. That way when someone tries to take a bite out of you, you don't completely fall apart. https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456569032 2023-01-25 18:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456569032 Relax. https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456582447 2023-01-25 18:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456582447 Go out with other teachers on Fridays/Teacher Outing Days....... https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456602501 2023-01-25 18:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456602501 Get to know people outside of your department. :o) https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456603090 2023-01-25 18:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456603090 It's 11:00 PM...go to bed! It can wait https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456780672 2023-01-25 20:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456780672 Not everyone is going to like you and that is okay quinnba https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456782005 2023-01-25 20:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456782005 Test it before you teach it: try the thing before you have students try the thing. https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456782159 2023-01-25 20:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456782159 Learn to say no https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456782466 2023-01-25 20:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456782466 Ask questions https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456782479 2023-01-25 20:49:09 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456782479 You can only do what you can do quinnba https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456782575 2023-01-25 20:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456782575 Be optimistic! https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456782649 2023-01-25 20:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456782649 Tell myself I don't have to work every single night https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456782735 2023-01-25 20:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456782735 Be extra nice to the hourly folks like secretaries & custodians! https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456782889 2023-01-25 20:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456782889 Take an extra "sick day" when you need a day https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456783006 2023-01-25 20:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456783006 Grade things right away, don't try to be the friend to the students, relax, behavior management is essential, contact parents before there is a problem. https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456783137 2023-01-25 20:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456783137 Take care of yourself - be selfish sometimes! https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456783162 2023-01-25 20:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456783162 https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456783249 Don't be afraid to advocate for your needs!]]> 2023-01-25 20:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456783249 Get involved in extracurriculars :) https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456783304 2023-01-25 20:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456783304 ask questions https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456783423 2023-01-25 20:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456783423 https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456783665 Network with as many people in the building. Even if you may not be "friends," you can always learn from your peers.]]> 2023-01-25 20:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456783665 It gets better https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456783918 2023-01-25 20:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456783918 Get Masters Degree early. https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456783984 2023-01-25 20:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456783984 Record grades in IC soon. Google classroom is not real to students. https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456784092 2023-01-25 20:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456784092 Not everything has to be graded https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456784173 2023-01-25 20:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456784173 Keep everything because it will come back around. https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456784790 2023-01-25 20:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456784790 Significant distinction between students and yourself https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456784950 2023-01-25 20:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456784950 You don't have to be the last one out of the building every night. It's okay to go home. https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456785012 2023-01-25 20:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456785012 Self care should be your #1 priority. Students need you at your best. https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456785015 2023-01-25 20:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456785015 Don't stay late on a Friday https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456785453 2023-01-25 20:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456785453 Don't take it personally when a student doesn't hand in work. https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456785953 2023-01-25 20:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456785953 You can’t help others if you are burnt out. Take care of yourself first https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456786437 2023-01-25 20:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456786437 Make sure you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Once it's out of balance, it can be very difficult to get it back. https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456786613 2023-01-25 20:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456786613 Don't forget to focus on things outside of school as well! Your job should not be your whole life. https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456787328 2023-01-25 20:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456787328 Enjoy every summer off with family, traveling, and caring for your own mental well being. https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456792182 2023-01-25 20:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2456792182 What you practice grows stronger---practice being positive! https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2457974689 2023-01-26 17:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/schneza/tip/wish/2457974689