So, I'm going to be substitute teaching, and I have to fill out this RIDICULOUS application.
I have to write an essay - and I chose this topic from the possible choices: The Most Important Qualities of an Outstanding Educator.
I have 2, and I need a third.
I have patience, and professionalism. Can anyone help me think of a third?
(P.S. I have to go to orientation tomorrow, and this is due then!)
TIA!
Snowflake08
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if you can only pick 3 i would take out professionalism i would put
creativity patience and dedication
also, JMO but your blurb about patience sounded a little repetitive to me with the words diffuse and situations - sorry
i read tons of cover letters every year and so many sound the same, you really want to make it stand out
Snowflake08
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differentiating instruction is very important and can go in the 'creative' category; that way, you kill 2 birds with one stone
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Sorry - 09er crashing... hope you don't mind. I subbed before teaching and let me tell you one thing you definitely need - adaptability/flexibility. I dont know what grades you're looking to sub for but one day I was in a kindergarten class and the next I'd be in a high school. Also, things change when you're in the school - you're covering one teacher and then all of a sudden you have a completely different class to take care of. Crazy, although maybe that's just the DOE! Good luck!
Thanks! I've actually taught in a classroom, and subbed before!!! Luckily, in the past, I was generally assigned to English classrooms, because that's what I am certified in.
Unfortunately, I moved to PA, and have had to start the entire certification process over, and there is only 1 district in my area (and by my area, I mean 40 minutes away) that allows subs. It really s*cks!
Wait, it's not unfortunate that I moved, but, it's unfortunate that the PA education dep't is ridiculous, and it doesn't matter that I spent 2 years in NY, it just matters that I didn't have 3!!
Good luck! My fingers are definitely crossed for you! My sister moved to North Carolina and she had no problem getting a job teaching - apparently the NY state certification is extremely strong!
AmandaLynn04
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Posted by Snowflake08
if you can only pick 3 i would take out professionalism i would put
creativity patience and dedication
also, JMO but your blurb about patience sounded a little repetitive to me with the words diffuse and situations - sorry
i read tons of cover letters every year and so many sound the same, you really want to make it stand out
Yeah, I edited it around - I was just thinking and typing to quickly. I tend to be redundant sometimes. lol
AmandaLynn04
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Posted by MrsDtoBe09
Sorry - 09er crashing... hope you don't mind. I subbed before teaching and let me tell you one thing you definitely need - adaptability/flexibility. I dont know what grades you're looking to sub for but one day I was in a kindergarten class and the next I'd be in a high school. Also, things change when you're in the school - you're covering one teacher and then all of a sudden you have a completely different class to take care of. Crazy, although maybe that's just the DOE! Good luck!
Thanks! I've actually taught in a classroom, and subbed before!!! Luckily, in the past, I was generally assigned to English classrooms, because that's what I am certified in.
Unfortunately, I moved to PA, and have had to start the entire certification process over, and there is only 1 district in my area (and by my area, I mean 40 minutes away) that allows subs. It really s*cks!
Wait, it's not unfortunate that I moved, but, it's unfortunate that the PA education dep't is ridiculous, and it doesn't matter that I spent 2 years in NY, it just matters that I didn't have 3!!
Good luck! My fingers are definitely crossed for you! My sister moved to North Carolina and she had no problem getting a job teaching - apparently the NY state certification is extremely strong!
Thanks! PA and NY share reciprocity - it's the fact that I didn't have 3 years teaching in NY that was the issue.
And, believe it or not - the PA tests were much harder (and there were 5) than the NY tests!
DCLM726
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Posted by jteach711
how about HEART, so many people get into teaching for the wrong reasons. In order to be an outstanding educator, I think you need the hear t for it
I could not agree more with you
SoontobeMrsMc
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You get along with others well and understand the importance of collaboration.
