I am exhausted, horrified, and exhilarated, four days in. My birthday Sunday fell away amidst the plethora of preparations and the maddening expectations for Monday, and then the twenty-fifth, I began
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Remind yourself of two things. First, you've got a long way to go to get to know them. You're to establish order and routines now. Ans second, next year would be entirely different. You'll know so much more. First year is a true test. Be patient with yourself. Next year, you'll be the monarch of all you survey.
And Las Vegas is an inferno until November or so. Find a swimming pool and don't be shy about the a/c.
I think the most amazing thing about teaching so far has been the realization that some things will only come with time. I just have to wait, learn, and do the best I can in the meantime. The huge difference between myself and even my peers with just one year under their belt is the best indicator I can see as to this facet.
As for heat--I got a small studio apartment so I am all about the A/C! Hoping the small square footage will afford me the luxury.
(Have to admit, I miss L.A.'s weather--though I do love the absence of humidity here as compared to Atlanta.)
You come from the humid South, right? AZ is usually dry but we're in the midst of monsoon season here so it's muggy, and I hate it. Desert is love, except when the dryness makes you get shocked everytime you get in or out of the car.
This is my 4th year teaching, and I'm still getting things down. Figuring out your procedures and getting the kids used to them is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Of course it can take forever to figure out your procedures, but once you do, it's awesome. So, basically, yes, you have to let go of the perfectionism. Teachers spend as much time learning as the students do, if not more.
About learning as much as the students. It's amazing. My brain is going on like five different levels. In my most crowded class, just finished, I have over forty students--and they all want something (not really, of course! Just feels like it)! Your mind is burning oil, I'm sure, it's running at so many levels...
Those procedures-ha. Thought I knew how things would run, but I'm learning that every class is different. Should I tailor to each one (i.e. the super-crowded, be more strict), or will they find out from each other and think I'm inconsistent?
So much to think about! Thanks for the reassurance.
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And Las Vegas is an inferno until November or so. Find a swimming pool and don't be shy about the a/c.
You're not alone.
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As for heat--I got a small studio apartment so I am all about the A/C! Hoping the small square footage will afford me the luxury.
(Have to admit, I miss L.A.'s weather--though I do love the absence of humidity here as compared to Atlanta.)
Anyway: thanks.
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This is my 4th year teaching, and I'm still getting things down. Figuring out your procedures and getting the kids used to them is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Of course it can take forever to figure out your procedures, but once you do, it's awesome. So, basically, yes, you have to let go of the perfectionism. Teachers spend as much time learning as the students do, if not more.
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It's amazing. My brain is going on like five different levels. In my most crowded class, just finished, I have over forty students--and they all want something (not really, of course! Just feels like it)! Your mind is burning oil, I'm sure, it's running at so many levels...
Those procedures-ha. Thought I knew how things would run, but I'm learning that every class is different. Should I tailor to each one (i.e. the super-crowded, be more strict), or will they find out from each other and think I'm inconsistent?
So much to think about! Thanks for the reassurance.
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