The start of some years definitely seem busier than others and for me 2012 has been it! Blame it on the weather ....blame it on family needs......blame it on myself! The truth is everything is urgent but few things are important. It is sorting out what is important that is the secret key. Important things make a difference to how you cope with the world and what is important to you. Now I am not trying to be a life coach here but all the same thinking applies beautifully to way you craft yourself into the best teaching professional you want to be.
It doesn't just happen. Setting goals for the year...long term, and short term, can and will make a huge difference. Tackling small aspects of your professional life and working to improve and advance these skills will bring professional reward. If some area of management is getting you down, focus on a better way. Ask other professionals. Actively seek self improvement and in the role of relief teacher, you can do this every day.
The last post was an example of a newsletter from a friend's website. Donna asked me to write this for the start of 2012 K-3 Teacher Resources site. Donna manages and creates this site brilliantly. I would strongly recommend a little peek. You will be SO glad you did if you are planning tho specialize in the early years area.
http://www.k-3teacherresources.com/
You will see my post complete with a cute pirate ship "Sailing into the Sea of Supply Teaching" but more importanly you will have found a treasure trove of ideas.
So me -hearties ....all the best with the little crews you enounter on the high seas. Trust you don't make too many of themn walk the plank!
Live,laugh and learn....
Carmel
PS The next workshop will be mid to late May after I have spoken at Australian Catholic University on the 17th of April, 2012.
About Me
- Carmel
- I treasure the twenty plus years teaching experience I have in Catholic Education in Australia both in the classroom and in teaching administration roles. During this time I have had the pleasure of working with all year levels in some capacity from Prep to Year 7. Due to family committments in 2001, I choose to commence relief/supply teaching as well as short term classroom contracts. I am passionate about the needs of the individual learner and I am continually building on my knowledge and skills through study and research. I am pleased to be able to share this knowledge bank with fellow teaching professionals.
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