Chaffey Joint Union High School District (Ontario High School)
Ontario, CA USA
“Teachers become better teachers is by practicing new techniques, seeing other teachers, collaborating with a team, and being part of a community.”
High School Geology Teacher
I rock my students' understanding of this planet.
My typical day right now, in the Fall of 2020, looks vastly different from what it looked like for the last 13 years of my career. I am a little more relaxed in how early I arrive at work and how I spend my time before class begins. I usually workout before coming to campus and spend a little longer eating breakfast before beginning my daily routine in the classroom. Before COVID, I would get to school about 2 hours before the 1st period bell and rush to get as much done as I could!
Here's the first step for professionals
I recommend that if you are going to become a teacher, work as a substitute teacher to get that first-hand experience, work with small groups of students, act as an instructional aid or a coach, and be open to new experiences.
"A lot of people in our culture are ignorant of what goes on in the public school classroom and the challenges faced on a daily, hourly, almost constant basis by public school teachers. They think of us as either babysitters or as lazy and incompetent."
When it comes to how things have changed, my first year of teaching was one I couldn't forget. I was quite tense as a teacher in my first year of teaching. In my second year, I was a bit relaxed since I was used to things.
Education has been something I was always passionate about, so even if I didn't become a teacher, I would be in a field related to education.
To those with undeclared majors, I would say take all of the prerequisites needed to go into your desired field, whatever it may be.
For those who do not plan on going to college after high school, don't be stagnant. Do something with yourself. If you stop getting an education, people and opportunities will pass you up.
In Ontario High School, most of the teachers are naturally reserved. When it comes to your personality, do not limit yourself based on it. Try to be outgoing, try to encourage your kids, and most of all, try to give them something they will cherish.
Student at CSUF
