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TOP FIVE TIPS FOR NEWLY-QUALIFIED TEACHERS

Before getting to the tips answer the questions: 1. Do you love children? Watch the video and you'll get to know 2. What do you know about teaching in the 21 century?  Visit this page  for an easy reading about what it means to be 21st century educator. It has great resources to take you further in the journey when you're ready. Be sure to watch this video 3. Is it your passion? As a new teacher this may be the farthest thing from your mind. But... it's the real reason you wanted to be a teacher in the first place. I recommend that you consistently keep in mind what your passion is as a teacher. Read The Passion Driven Classroom by Angela Maiers and Amy Sandvold. It's all about the role passion plays in our work, our lives and our classrooms. 4.Are you ready for challenges? Here are some possible problems and sollutions to them. 5. Are you a computer wizard? Be sure to read this article  "What Every teacher should know about Technologie" by Bernie Poole and get some ideas. 6. Have you ever heard about teacher's manners? This poster may be useful for you. 7. Are you willing to grow?  You know it all... right? Are you sure?. Read the post by Edna Sackson. It's a great start... NOW you are READY for my tips:

Build Relationships

As you begin your first year, building relationships with others at your school is critical to your success. Don't be afraid to reach out and let them know that you are eager to get to know them. You want to seek out your administrators also and begin to build a good relationship. Encourage them to get to know you, too! This also includes the most important relationship: the one with your students and their families. You are central to their lives now, and your actions will play a big role in all they do this year -- you can count on that! 

Collaborate

When I was a new teacher, I sadly taught in isolation. Experienced teachers were unwilling to share resources or lesson plans with me. It was a tough time for me and I had to rely on my own skills and talents to get me through those early years. This lack of sharing and collaboration meant that every time I wanted to launch a project, I was on my own to make it happen. It doesn't need to be that way! Open yourself up -- share and collaborate with your college classmates. Share resources, join planning teams, be a part of the conversation! 

Get a Mentor

I believe strongly in the power of mentoring. I believe that this relationship is vital to the success of a new teacher. However, not all experienced teachers at a school site are able to take on this challenge. A year ago I had the idea, that if there weren't enough experienced teachers at a school site who could, or were willing to mentor a new teacher, why not a virtual mentor who would be willing to lend support?

Participate in Free Online Professional Development

As a new teacher, it's vital that you carve out some time to attend professional development conferences. And these days, it's no longer necessary to spend tons of hard-earned resources to participate. You can attend amazing free professional development opportunities online! Take a moment to explore an example of what an online conference looks like. And research other opportunities on your own. Let us know what you think about the idea of free online webinars!

Don't Be Afraid to Fail

"And why do we fall, Bruce? So we can learn to pick ourselves up." ~Thomas Wayne from Batman Begins (2005)

What a great quote, don't you think? It speaks to the fact that we are going to fail. No doubt about that. It happens to all of us. But what we do about it, regardless of what "it" is, is truly what's the most important. The sooner you learn that it's okay to fail, the more enriching your experience as a teacher will be. You will embrace your failures as opportunities for new beginnings.