You've probably heard the saying "Practice makes perfect." While the sentiment is nice, I believe it to be completely inaccurate. I wrote a post last year on preparation and how I was preparing to take over for student teaching. I mentioned this quote then, but I'll mention it now too: "You practice how you perform." … Continue reading Practice
Teaching
What I Learned My First Semester of Teaching
It is so crazy to me that I am wrapping up the last week of my first semester as an actual teacher. I could never have imagined how my first year of teaching would look, but truthfully, I wouldn't change it. I love the 7th graders that I teach, and I hope that they are … Continue reading What I Learned My First Semester of Teaching
Work Ethic
I am proud of my work ethic. I work hard to get stuff done, and I know how to persevere when times get tough. A strong work ethic is going to say a lot more favorable things about you than a weak work ethic. It is important to do well and accomplish the things you … Continue reading Work Ethic
How to Make a Geodesic Dome
I don't want this blog to turn into just teaching stuff. What I am going to do for today is show you how to make a geodesic dome. While I did use this in my classroom, this is something anyone can do. A geodesic dome is not a flat dome. It makes little triangles as … Continue reading How to Make a Geodesic Dome
My Homework Policy
Happy Election Day! If you live in America, make sure you get out there and exercise your right to vote. I promise you it's so important. I'm not going to post my political beliefs on here and tell you who you should vote for. It's up to you to do the research on what values … Continue reading My Homework Policy
Be Prepared for Anything
I talked last week about how expectations can be good or bad. But you shouldn't let expectations define yourself or how you see people. This post is related to that in a sense. But it's also not. I know that doesn't make a whole lot of sense. A big thing I am learning is that … Continue reading Be Prepared for Anything
Teaching Survival Guide
Apparently, September 29th is International Coffee Day. Now I know what you're probably thinking. I'm a teacher. I have to drink a lot of coffee right? Wrong. I've never liked the taste of coffee, even when you put everything possible in it. So with that in mind, I know a lot of people drink coffee. … Continue reading Teaching Survival Guide
The Teacher’s Thoughts
I have been teaching virtually for 5 weeks now, and I get asked how teaching is going pretty frequently. It's good. My kids respect me and seem to like me. But to be honest, my students are 7th graders. It's their first year in a middle school, and it's probably their first time being virtual … Continue reading The Teacher’s Thoughts
The Changes a Year Brings
I think I speak for most people when I say that this year is not what we expected it to be. So much has happened this year that has changed some norms and aspects of society. I like to plan ahead on most things, and honestly, part of me wasn't sure I was going to … Continue reading The Changes a Year Brings
Interview Tips
It's graduation time! I know it's a little different this year because of quarantine and the coronavirus. But it's still a time to celebrate those who (like myself) are graduating this year! With graduation at any level, there usually follows some kind of looking for jobs. I've posted before about job stuff (read it here) … Continue reading Interview Tips
Battle Kim of the Republic 