The New Teacher's Instant Survival Guide

By R.A. Beltz

Are you a new teacher? If you are, then you need to arm yourself with information you can use right now. This short guide was written by a 25 year veteran elementary teacher who shares information you don't get from credentialing classes. Surviving the first few years of teaching is vital to longevity for a rewarding, successful career as an educator of children. You need to be aware of the pitfalls and dynamics in the field of education. There are many ins and outs in not only running a smooth classroom, but in becoming a professional team member at your school site.

• Language: English
• Publisher: R.A. Beltz
• Release date: Dec 12, 2021
• ISBN: 9781005205331

R.A. Beltz

R.A. Beltz is an elementary teacher with over 25 years experience in many schools in central California. He attained his Associate of Arts degree in General Education from Merced Junior College. Also, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from CSU Stanislaus where he met his lovely wife, Andrea. Mr. and Mrs. Beltz have been married 31 years. They have a beautiful daughter named Lauren. After several years as a drug and alcohol counselor and property manager, he earned his Multiple Subject Credential with a CLAD emphasis from National University. Mr. Beltz presently teaches 5th grade in Merced, CA. He enjoys playing music professionally with his band "E.R. Music to the Rescue". Additionally, he relishes his time at the ocean with his family.

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The New Teacher’s INSTANT Survival Guide

R.A. Beltz

Copyright 2021 by R. A Beltz

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Dedication

This book is dedicated to my beautiful wife Andrea, and our lovely daughter Lauren.

R.A.B.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter One: Know Your Staff

Chapter Two: Make Your Classroom Your Own

Chapter Three: Classroom Setup and Organization

Chapter Four: Rewards Systems

Chapter Five: Take Good Care of Yourself

Chapter Six: Avoid Drama

Chapter Seven: Build Up Literacy Cheaply

Chapter Eight: Keep Your Classroom Fun!

Chapter Nine: Building Student and Parent Relationships

Chapter Ten: Great Classroom Resources

Conclusion

Introduction

The teaching profession is not an easy road. It’s filled with high and lows, celebrations and disappointments, and is second only to air traffic controllers as the most stressful profession you can have. It’s not strictly a 9-5p.m. gig, but rather a 60-80 hour work week with an ‘in box’ that is always full. You’ll miss out on time with your family and friends as you begin your journey to learn the ropes of being an educator. You can expect to not get much sleep and be under continual constant pressure to do more than you are already doing. Still want to teach? Then, read on, new teacher!

I’ve taught everything from kindergarten to fifth grade for the past 25 years. I don’t profess to know everything. Much of what I’ve gleaned has been from cribbing ideas and classroom setups over the years from veteran and new teachers. And guess what? I’m STILL learning! This is just my way of doing things in the classroom. If you can glean any useful information, that makes life easier for you and helps your instruction, then that makes me very happy!