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Types of tutors: in class, 1:1, small group, virtual.
Reading Time: 3 minutes School districts use different types of tutors in various learning environments to advance learning and help students achieve success. Common types of tutors in schools: classroom tutors 1:1 tutors small group tutors virtual tutors Which students require tutoring? Many students require the assistance of a tutor in their educational lives. Some are placed in…
What is learned helplessness? How school paraprofessionals can foster student independence.
Reading Time: 5 minutes As a paraprofessional in schools, building relationships with students will help them feel safe and comfortable. While this support helps students to engage in classroom activities, it can also cause learned helplessness. Research shows students who receive one-on-one support sometimes become dependent on their paraprofessionals. They may ask for help with every task, even ones…
Substitute teacher tips: Attention getters for high school students.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Getting and keeping high school students’ attention can require some strategy—especially if you’re a new substitute teacher. Classroom attention getters are best practice tools that you can use to quickly get everyone focused on a productive learning environment. Age groups often respond differently to these approaches. Like adults, high school students react positively to…
Substitute teacher tips: Attention getters for middle school students.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Managing a middle school classroom takes a special skill set, especially if you’re a substitute teacher. One of the most important tools is the deployment of attention getters for middle school students. That’s right, you don’t have to raise your voice to wrangle the attention of these pre-teens. These tried-and-tested classroom attention getters will…
How to build relationships with students as a middle school substitute teacher.
Reading Time: 3 minutes To build relationships with students as a substitute teacher in middle school, you need to establish trust from the very start. Middle school students are at a stage of transition and are working to understand their own identities and independence. They may experience new emotions, feel resistant to authority, or be dealing with tough peer…
Chipping Away: Semiconductor Career Insights
Reading Time: < 1 minutes In our recent webinar, “Chipping Away: Semiconductor Career Insights,” Kelly Engineering VP, Mark Saltrelli, shared his knowledge on the booming semiconductor sector. This session delved into the dynamic world of semiconductor careers. Whether you’re an engineer, a technician, a soon-to-be grad, or just semiconductor-curious, this session is packed with valuable insights. Key Takeaways: Emerging Trends:…
Building rapport with students as a high school substitute teacher.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Building rapport with students as a high school substitute teacher, you must demonstrate respect, positivity, empathy, and support of their learning. When you have 20+ students in one class, making quick connections can be a challenge, but there are some simple techniques that you can deploy to signal that you care. Quick tips to…
Tips for substitute teachers: What to ask when working at a new school.
Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s your first time substitute teaching in a new school, and while you’re excited, you also know there’s a lot to learn. No worries, we’ve put together some tips for substitute teachers to better understand a school’s policies, culture, and routines. They can be very different, even within the same school district Quick tips…
What does a paraprofessional do in a school?
Reading Time: 5 minutes Considering a new job as a substitute paraeducator but not sure what the role entails? You like the idea of working with students who need additional support, but wonder what exactly does a paraprofessional do? This guide offers a glimpse into a day of work in a school learning environment, and tips to help…
Day in life of a building substitute teacher.
Reading Time: 4 minutes As a building substitute teacher you’ll work a more consistent schedule than a daily sub, often five days a week at a single school. Typically, as a building substitute teacher, you’ll be filling the greatest need each day. So, you’ll see less flexibility in choosing subjects or grades. For example, you might start your…