Although Ashley Taft has been teaching for nearly three years now, her passion for education started at a very young age. Even when she took a short diversion away from teaching, the classroom always pulled her back. Destined to become a teacher I always knew I wanted to be a teacher. When I was eight,…
Get information on substitute teaching, including why to become a sub, how to become a sub, and how to succeed.
More than a quarter of teachers miss 10 or more school days annually. These chronic absences negatively impact student learning, resulting in disengagement and a decrease in test scores. Teacher absences are an inevitable part of the school year. Despite the frequency, schools are often left dealing with these absences last minute. Luckily, it doesn’t…
Chances are, you’ll have a good number of teachers taking maternity leave over the course of their careers
Get tips for how to manage classrooms when the sub plans are subpar.
The other teachers at the school where you’re substitute teaching are an invaluable resource for you. They can help you create a successful subbing experience. Here are 9 essential questions to ask them. 1. What are the current lesson plans? The best way for you to keep students on track and engaged is to get…
