1st Edition
Everything New Teachers Need to Know But Are Afraid to Ask An Honest Guide to the Nuts and Bolts of Your First Job
Grad programs in education teach you theory and pedagogy, but where do you learn the logistics of your new teaching role? In this unique book, Amber Chandler comes to the rescue as your friendly but honest mentor. She provides answers on everything new teachers need to know but are afraid to ask, such as how to build knowledge about the school’s culture, nurture relationships with colleagues and superiors, use social media appropriately, navigate various faculty and parent meetings, handle conflicts, and more. Unlike new teacher books focused on instruction, this one helps you with everyday logistics and teacher life. Each chapter is written in a conversational tone with loads of practical advice to support you in your first year. Each chapter also contains a Mentoring Moments reflection section, so you can discuss the book with your school mentor or in new-teacher induction programs.
Meet the Author Foreword A Letter to Readers Introduction 1. You’re Hired. Now What? 2. The Social (Media) Dilemma 3. You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know: Institutional Knowledge 4. A Meeting For You . . . And Another Meeting For You! 5. Protecting Your Peace 6. Plan Like Dora the Explorer 7. Ask Me Anything Afterword
Biography
Amber Chandler is a National Board Certified middle school English language arts (ELA) teacher in Hamburg, New York, and an adjunct professor at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. No matter which level Chandler is teaching, the goal is always the same: to enable students to take charge of their own learning. Chandler’s website, flexibleclass.com, has many resources to support teachers, and she regularly updates lessons and provides links to her webinars. Follow her on Twitter @MsAmberChandler and check out over 300 of her free resources on ShareMyLesson.com.
