Tag: Teacher
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Jr High Survival Guide
Subbing has been hard these days. Partly because this year’s sixth grade class is feral, and partly because it requires meal prep. This year, the things that have most helped me keep my sanity during these long jr high days are the following… Today is pretty quiet/hands off. I am thankful. In two hours I…
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Substitute Teaching Tips

Here are a handful of things I do as a substitute teacher that gets me invited back.
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My Life as an ESL Teacher

Part 1: Getting the job. When I was in my second year of working at the bank (and hating my life) I began plotting how to escape. I wanted out. I wanted to work from home. I wanted a job I liked. I wanted a commute that was literally six steps from my bed to…
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My Life as an ESL Teacher

Part 1: Getting the job When I worked at the bank (and hated my life) I plotted for months how to get out. I wanted to work from home. I wanted to work in my pajamas. I wanted a commute that was literally six steps from my bed to my desk. I wanted to teach…

