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Substitute teaching tips: Why teacher yelling doesn’t work.

Reading Time: 4 minutes   When the classroom volume is off the charts, or a student is responding disrespectfully, you may think raising your voice will help gain control and restore order. Nothing could be further from the truth. Positive classroom management does not involve teacher yelling. In this article we’ll look at better strategies to get students back…

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10 great websites with easy teacher worksheets for substitute teachers.

Reading Time: 4 minutes   Experienced substitute teachers know that it’s always good to have some easy teacher worksheets on hand as a backup sub plan when the teacher doesn’t have time to leave a lesson plan.  Where can you find the best easy teacher worksheets on short notice? The internet, of course!  Below are ten great websites with…

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Substitute Teacher Story: Lizbetty Ramos

Reading Time: 3 minutes   Substitute teacher shares about finding meaningful work as a Cuban immigrant. Lizbetty Ramos came to the United States a year ago to make a better life for her family. She left behind a career as a podiatrist in Cuba due to economic and political pressures.  She was nervous about “starting over from scratch”.  Within a…

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Substitute teaching tips — what not to do!

Reading Time: 4 minutes   The best substitute teaching tips often come from those who have made mistakes—and want to help you avoid repeating their mistakes. For example, what not to do on social media, what not to wear, and what topics are not for classroom discussions. At Kelly Education, we often tell our substitute teachers what to do…

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The benefits and perks of being a substitute teacher. 

Reading Time: 3 minutes   Interested in becoming a substitute teacher? If you enjoy working with students and would like a flexible schedule, this may be the role for you. The perks of being a substitute teacher include scheduling options, extra income, making a difference, and enhancing your skills. There are also the perks that come with being a substitute…

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Substitute Teacher Story: Farshaun Pinkston

Reading Time: 3 minutes Substitute teacher talks about the importance of male role models.  Farshaun Pinkston enjoys working with young people—especially those who need extra support from an adult role model.   Before becoming a substitute teacher 20 years ago, he worked in construction and at a juvenile boot camp through the sheriff’s department. When he learned his local school…

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Substitute Teacher Story: Janet Brandon

Reading Time: 3 minutes Former marketing executive finds joy working as a substitute teacher. As a young woman headed off college, Janet Brandon’s heart was pulling her toward a degree in early childhood education. She loved children and wanted to make a difference. Her mother was her kindergarten teacher, and she had always thought she would do something to…

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How to file taxes as a substitute teacher.

Reading Time: 5 minutes   Now is the time of year when we’re all collecting paperwork to pay Uncle Sam. Here’s a little guidance about how to file taxes as a substitute teacher, and what you might claim as a tax deduction for substitute teachers.   When you start a new role in a W-2 capacity, you’ll usually have…

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Emergency procedures in schools: What substitute teachers need to know.

Reading Time: 4 minutes   Understanding emergency procedures in schools is vital for your work as a substitute teacher. Procedures for fire drills, weather-related events, or active shooter situations differ from school to school and can change quickly, over time, with little to no notice.  Always review the procedures before every assignment!   Be aware of school policies, as they…

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The difference between substitute teacher and paraprofessional job duties.

Reading Time: 4 minutes   Whether you are a substitute teacher or paraprofessional (paraeducator), you can enjoy rewarding work and a flexible schedule. Although they both provide the opportunity to work in schools with students, substitute teacher and paraprofessional job duties differ significantly.  The biggest difference between the two roles is that substitute teachers lead the entire classroom in…

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