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Be Not Deceived?

I am not sure of the exact statistic, and I am sure its different for different areas, but I’ve heard that a large number of new teachers quit the profession before applying for their clear credential after five years on the job. While I’m not surprised Read More...
Published Sunday, December 23, 2007 11:31 PM by Cal Teacher Blog

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# re: Be Not Deceived?

I agree with you about how overwhelming it can be for new teachers.  For me, it was the daily grind that I couldn't handle.  I would come home every day and just crash on the couch.  I put in crazy hours (about sixty to seventy a week), thought I had to grade everything, believed I had to prove something to someone.  I was so insecure about my ability as a teacher.  I wanted so badly for the students to think I was a good teacher. So, the mix of an exhausting schedule with my own insecurities (coupled with small skills I needed to learn in classroom management) led to a point of near burn-out.  I had days when I wanted to quit and work in "the real world," except I knew that this was more real than anything I'd see in an office. And, ultimately, I knew that, to my core, I am a teacher.  

I think somewhere along the line I learned a few small skills, grew more confident and learned how to pace myself.  That's when I knew that I would make it.

Tuesday, December 25, 2007 8:30 AM by jtspencer

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