Swing Sub Stories: Meet Mamie Dinani
Get to know Swing Education substitute teacher Mamie Dinani, who has made a difference for thousands of students in her career as a teacher.
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Swing Sub Stories: Meet Haley Brucato
Haley Brucato was raised by educators — her mother and grandmother are teachers. Couple that with her own positive experiences as a student, and it’s only natural that Haley decided to pursue a career in education. “I don’t know if teaching is in our blood or I’ve just grown up around it,” Haley says. “It’s…
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What to do when your subbing assignment is unclear
Robert Acosta is an elementary school teacher with his Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from the University of Arizona. Many schools’ rules, guidelines, plans, and procedures have been developed over multiple years. Along those lines, a full-time teacher might spend weeks setting up daily classroom routines within the structure of their school policies. So when you…
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How to survive a tough substitute assignment
Maybe you knew it from the minute you walked in the door, or maybe it didn’t hit until the lesson wrapped up, but there’s no denying it. This class is hard to handle. Whether they’re spirited fourth graders who won’t sit down or (seemingly) apathetic tenth graders who won’t look up, any classroom can veer…
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How substitute teachers can engage their students
A great first impression can make your day in the classroom a success. Students of all ages can quickly pick up on their substitute teacher’s expectations, classroom management style, personality, and credibility. To get the best out of your first day, here are 24 tips for how to do it, broken down by age group….
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What do the best substitute teachers do differently?
Schools don’t just want anybody filling in at their school — they want the best. And here at Swing, we’ve made it our business to know what sets great subs apart from the pack. Here’s what the very best substitute teachers do differently. Already a certified substitute teacher? Search for substitute teacher jobs. They’re ready…
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9 things substitutes need to know before school starts
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…
