Monday, August 22, 2005
Holy moley!!
I heard from 2 school divisions today!!! I have an interview for a subbing position with Saskatoon East on Wednesday morning, and Saskatchewan Valley School Division said they just do reference checks and that more than likely I would get on as a sub. I was SO pumped when I heard from them!! But now I'm kind of freaking out.
I can't believe that the school year is coming up so fast. I also can't believe that I will actually be subbing... the only teacher in the room... with a bunch of kids. Oh dear, I do hope that I only sub for the really young ones... and really good kids too. I hope I can do this!!
I know that Brea and Kass both gave me feedback as to what they think a good sub is like. Yes, it's definitely important to be fun, but I really hope that I can be "tough" with the kids so they don't walk all over me. I can just see myself being driven to crying halfway through the first hour. (Not really, but you never know.) I was talking to a teacher from Outlook here and she said that when she was a sub, she had activities for "just in case" and then if she became familiar with a class and knew that she would be subbing, the teacher would let her plan the day. I think that would be really cool.
I also think it would be neat to have "brain breaks" if the kids are well-behaved. Brain breaks are where you do activities to take a break from whatever you're working on. It sounds counter-productive at first, actually, because you'd think the kids would get distracted and never be able to settle down. But if you give them frequent breaks they'll be less restless and then work better. (So they say, anyway. I'll give it a shot.)
Wow, I actually posted about something important. This wasn't even an entry where I whine about nothing being new and then marvel at how I actually posted. Life is starting to get exciting! And things seem to be going my way, so maybe this 10-month-long curse of mine is lifting!
I can't believe that the school year is coming up so fast. I also can't believe that I will actually be subbing... the only teacher in the room... with a bunch of kids. Oh dear, I do hope that I only sub for the really young ones... and really good kids too. I hope I can do this!!
I know that Brea and Kass both gave me feedback as to what they think a good sub is like. Yes, it's definitely important to be fun, but I really hope that I can be "tough" with the kids so they don't walk all over me. I can just see myself being driven to crying halfway through the first hour. (Not really, but you never know.) I was talking to a teacher from Outlook here and she said that when she was a sub, she had activities for "just in case" and then if she became familiar with a class and knew that she would be subbing, the teacher would let her plan the day. I think that would be really cool.
I also think it would be neat to have "brain breaks" if the kids are well-behaved. Brain breaks are where you do activities to take a break from whatever you're working on. It sounds counter-productive at first, actually, because you'd think the kids would get distracted and never be able to settle down. But if you give them frequent breaks they'll be less restless and then work better. (So they say, anyway. I'll give it a shot.)
Wow, I actually posted about something important. This wasn't even an entry where I whine about nothing being new and then marvel at how I actually posted. Life is starting to get exciting! And things seem to be going my way, so maybe this 10-month-long curse of mine is lifting!
// posted by Meg @ 6:20 PM 
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Congrats! You'll get to sub lots I'm sure, my friend Evan was a sub and he worked pretty much every day.
Congrats Meg!! Sounds like you will have lots of opportunities! What I think will make a great substitute is someone who can continue on from where the regular teacher left off. That may be easier said then done, but don't be afraid to develop your classroom management with the students, even if it takes a while. If it is an individual don't be afrraid to just talk to them and try to get through it.
Also, don't be afraid to do some marking and take some initiative. Teachers will notice that and are more likely to ask you back.
Anyways, I hope that helps and good luck!!
Also, don't be afraid to do some marking and take some initiative. Teachers will notice that and are more likely to ask you back.
Anyways, I hope that helps and good luck!!
Wow, you've had quite the day! Congrats!! You know, I remember in elementary school how there were a few subs who actually taught better than our regular teacher. I'm sure you'll be one of those memorable subs who'll leave a positive impression on the kids.
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