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"A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops." 
 Henry Adams
The New Teacher

If you are new to the profession or you are considering joining the ranks of teachers, you are in for one of the great challenges of your life. Education affects the lives of all you will touch. By the time you retire you will have influenced the lives of thousands of individuals. If  asked most people say the one person who changed their lives was a teacher. You will be called on to be a coach, disciplinarian, protector, entertainer, friend, parent, counselor, mentor, arbitrator, nurse, confidant, janitor, and most of all a teacher! Your year will teach you more about dealing with young people, parents, administrators and other professionals then your whole time in college. If you are in the profession for the money or the summer months then you will surely be disappointed. If you seek to make a difference in someone's life and love children then you are in the right place. Hold fast to your dreams and always aim to improve the life of those entrusted into your care.

 
First Year Tips
 "Find and listen to a mentor. Every study of successful beginning (or career- shifting) teachers has shown that having a mentor is often the difference between frustrated, isolation and reasonable success. If your district provides a mentor, don’t be afraid to find out how best to reach him/her after hours and on panicky Sunday nights. The listen to what he/she has to say, even if you do not agree with it. Experience is a wise teacher. Source: Teacher's First
1. Join a teacher's union, association or federation.
2. Be yourself with the children. They can see through any pretense.
3. Be prepared for the day. Have your lesson well planned and all materials ready to be used. But always have a plan B ready.
4. Be consistent in your attitudes, lesson, discipline and communications.
5. Expect the unexpected. Situations, environments and discipline can change from minute to minute.
6. Avoid the cliques, gossip and disputes that can emerge in the teacher's lounge.
7. Learn the student's name and some information about each. A good seating chart will help immensely.
8. Work with your fellow teachers and try to get off on a good foot with them. They can be your biggest supporters.
9. Communicate with your parents often. Contact them with both positive and negative reports.
10. Students can pick up quickly your moods, so go in each day with a positive can do attitude.
 

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