10 Tips for New Teachers

Being a first year teacher can be stressful and overwhelming. You are learning the school that you are in, managing time and paperwork, and trying your best to teach these kids that deserve every bit of your time. It was really hard to come up with 10 tips... I feel like I could talk forever about things you should do and how you should do things. In fact, why don't I just come with you and guide you along the way!?!?!?! I want to help you all so that you don't make the mistakes that I did in the end, but here are my 10 tips for new teachers. I hope you guys find this video useful. I wish you all the BEST!

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[sensay]

The most important thing:Students feel your energy that you do everything with passion and fun;no fear of making mistakes;also make them reflect😉Be authentic, Be yourself😎That's it!

[gayleneparisien]

I am a teacher of 19 years, and I can tell you that bonding and getting your students trust is very important. You can teach until you are blue in the face. A child has to want to learn, and by doing this is by having some fun and forming good relationships with each of them.

[Pattykitty]

I find that if the teachers connect with the students, joking around a little bit, it helps. The teacher shouldn't be seen as just a teacher, but also a friend and helper. I'm in middle school currently, and my English and Science teachers have teacher Instagrams. Really fun.

[dstatazeet]

tip: keep a box of tissues in your desk so that you can cry during your prep and lunch.

[ResetKeisha]

I just started my first semester and I'm already overwhelmed. But I'm excited about the future. I'm definitely taking note. I'm glad... I get a chance to grow because I'm all over the place right now.

[kirstenallen]

I am twelve and I want like to be a teacher like you and your videos inspire me a lot. You don't know how helpful you are to so many people. I love you and your videos so much! Thank you.

[christinegraham]

The thing that I will keep in my head is "teach the standards to your best ability" and that's the best we can do. Trying not to be overwhelmed with my own expectations, but focusing on the standards the best I can... Thanks!

[eisbarbusy]

This was a perfect list! As a veteran teacher I am asked this question often. Now I can simply share this link with them. :) I love the reminder to simply choose one area. As a teacher in a new grade I sometimes forget this important idea. Great video!

[susanbee]

I'm a Chinese teacher from Hong Kong. Please forgive my poor English. I want to say thank you to you! Your videos are really encouraging and useful! I have been starting teaching for a year. was a really stressful year. After watching your videos, i gain confidence and i believe i could do better this coming year. Please share more tips!

[thejuliagoolia]

Im currently going back to school to become an early childhood educator and I LOVE watching all of your videos! I feel so passionately about becoming a teacher and Im so glad that you are a resource to help me! Im not sure if you have ever considered making a video for us on how you started your journey to become a teacher and the ups and downs of school and starting as a first time teacher for you. I know that I could benefit from hearing other's experiences on their journey to become a teacher! Thank you for your videos!

[catherinecaceres]

Thank you very much! I needed this. I just started as a 2nd grade teacher and I am indeed overwhelmed, I will apply those tips.

[eloisemartinez]

I'm so happy for this because soon I want to become a teacher

[soumaibrahim]

I really enjoyed this video. I am a first year teacher and i had alot going on in my head . my favorite tip is the one about turn the teacher mind off. The first 3 months in school i used to work even on Sundays . recently I realized this should stop and I feel more relaxed and ready to start my school day

[prathimapoomi]

Hi! I'm going into my 1st year of Teaching (2nd Grade!), and this video was so refreshing, and full of pointers! I think that we teachers all do excellent jobs of teaching Growth Mindset to our kids, but sometimes forget that even we teachers can use it! I'm just going to do the absolute best I can, and keep on learning & being better with every day!

[supadupachic]

Thank you so much for this video! I am a first year teacher, well, a 6month teacher who started in January teaching 2nd grade :)
I really felt like tip #1 hit home, because i find myself trying to get better at all aspects of the teaching profession. I must say I have put on the brakes and like you I feel like small group is one thing that is the most important to get better at and even though I have been saying it I have been trying to get better at other multiple things such as stations, decorating my room, and etc. I am definitely stopping and focusing on small groups over the summer and the new year to come. Thanks again!

[annawilliams]

I’m just about to finish my last semester of courses, and the anxiety has kicked in! I’m seriously doubting my emotional strength to be able to succeed as a teacher 😂

[AlessiaMicallef]

you are God sent!!!! I had my first teaching practice yesterday and I soooo needed this!!!

[characterformation]

Enthusiasm is contaminating. Students get enthusiastic about the class if the teacher shows enthusiasm. Thanks very much for this great video!

[tinawonderfullymade]

Amazing tips...I am only in my 1st year of school but I'm trying to soak up any and every piece of advice that comes my way...I'm very blessed to attend a church that has a lot of teachers and administrators that give me advice as well...thank u for this vid😊

[karenbowen]

I am changing careers in mid life and just completed my Masters in Special Ed. I will be teaching 1st grade this coming August and I will be working on your tip #1, especially small group. I find your video's inspiring and motivating. I too am getting overwhelmed about what I should invest in for my classroom a video would be very helpful. Good luck at your new job in PA, your will love the East as there is so much to do and learn. I am originally from NYC and the amount of opportunities that will be available to you in PA will make your grow even more