Why I Quit Being a Teacher
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2019
- I was fresh out of college and needed a job. So I became a teacher...I loved it...or so I thought
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@Konnor Westley definitely, I've been using instaflixxer for months myself :)
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Hi Isaiah come from a teaching background. Thank you for your video. When you were talking about deciding to take an IA job again it would be helpful if you explained what that is. I'm guessing you're speaking about like a parapro position but many many states use different acronyms for different things. So IA instructional assistant Maybe?
I was a teacher for six years. Now, my blood pressure is normal and I don’t get heart palpitations on Sunday nights.
Congrats brother. Yous free, now 🥳
heart what?
WOW! That's interesting. I am concerned with my health. The stress is out of control!
What do you do now, Rachel?
Even i do feel a kinda relaxation after resigning my Teaching job
Clerical works is loaded!!!
Even if you’re doing what you love, fields that require a masters shouldn’t pay unlivable wages, or leave you unable to pay for the degree they demand. Student loans are real!
Sucks. I am a sub teacher now in NYC. I graduated college in 2015 with a Bachelors and not able to pay it back. That is why I havent went back for my masters. I looked into education, counseling, social work etc for masters. The amount school cost for them to pay like 40k for example to social workers. Yet, a two year degree in let's say computers will earn you that or more .
Cali Cal facts
Comment of the decade! More people need to read this!
One does not have to go to college. My plumber made $100,000 last year. He did go to college, but he majored in a loser degree.
@@Alimaway I tell my clients to major in the medical field or engineering. Go into plumbing, ac, or be an electrician. Welding is good. If you go back to school go to law school if you are from a prominent family and know a lot of people.
With all it takes, we still have idiots that think teachers are overpaid. There was a time when teaching was a profession you could raise a family on. No moe
Got that right... I´ve been working as a teacher for several years now. And I gotta say that if your planning on rising a family when your main economical income is by teaching. You´re gonna have a taugh time. Here in Mexico teachers are paid 100 pesos top per hour. And still most schools don´t provide social insurance. Vacations are not paid, and on top of that thery ask you to do some administrative work after your shift. Imagine not having time for your family or R & R. and no money... Sounds pitiful but it is a reality...
@@jessocity9964 what makes you think teachers take summer off. Every teacher I have ever known has worked a second job over the summer. Also, teachers are required to take ongoing classes to maintain their license.
If you think it is such a cushy job, why aren’t you a teacher? Oh yeah, no education, no qualifications, no talent.
Lies! We are over worked and under paid ! I hate how teachers are getting paid lower than Costco workers ! This is insane !
It's still like that in my country tho, Malaysia. Teacher is definitely one of the most respectful career here.
Every retail job I’ve worked has had multiple teachers who had to work part time on the side to function
Now with the pandemic, teachers are also doctors and janitors. Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting the classroom is no joke!
The future has a very cruel message for you. It doesn't spread by touch.
My husband needs to see this video. I taught three years and had my kids and stayed home and I have been subbing for two years. I told him last night I got a long term sub already and he was like. You renewed your certificate, don't you want to go back full time. I was like no. I don't think I can be the best teacher, the best mom and run the house at the same time.
Same thing I told my hubby. However, after subbing almost 10 years I am done.
Its time to move on
Thanks you for acknowledging all that teachers are responsible for. The general public has no idea.
Shipped teacher political lobbyists with style boxes and hair dressers and bullshit and red candies and chips and fitbits just have paid goals and lip service crazy making amends to make to their unknowing coworkers and brat students.
Parents just dont know until they get inside these schools. No home training at all
@@kiam6769 I work in preschool, we have cameras so the parents see what we deal with throughout the day. They definitely show their appreciation during Christmas 😂
kudos to you for giving it a shot. I'm an elementary teacher and it is a ton of work. The hours we put into the career far outweigh the summer days off.
I am in year 6 and finally learned the balancing act of caring about my kids and half assing lol. If you put 100% into work, you leave 0% of your soul that you could share with your students.
Could you imagine an executive or politician being asked to do this much extra UNPAID work? Would not happen! Teachers should not have to accept underpayment and overwork even if they are "born to teach".
EXACTLY!!!!!! Just because you are “born to teach,” you still deserve decent pay. That “if you love what you’re doing, the money doesn’t matter” idea is complete CRAP! The money DOES matter. We still have bills!
In my first and only year of teaching, someone attempted to bribe me, I was intimidated by administration, groped by a drunk mom, harassed over the phone and email, falsely accused of sexual harassment, and students and even other teachers spread rumors defaming my character. This was only in a span of 9 months because school was shut down in March. I came in to work every day scared of what would happen next. It started affecting my physical and mental health. I had back pain and was falling asleep while at my desk. I came to work angry and left angrier. I have experience substitute teaching in impoverished inner city schools, and the academic and behavioral problems I witnessed simply made sense. Of course they were scared, frustrated, and hopeless -- their lives were spiritually and materially empty because of poverty, abuse, neglect, etc. But this full-time position was in a wealthy community with a reputation and pride in their schools. These were people that had everything laid out for a privileged, fulfilling life, yet they acted nastier than those with real problems. It took a long time to sort out how I could love and trust people again after knowing what people are capable of. I resigned, moved, and started my own business. I am much happier now and my health has improved.
You got out just in time!
I’m going through student teaching right now. I can easily tell how much it’s affecting my mental health. Not sure how long I plan on teaching.
@@vc3126 Don't let it get bad before you change course. Life is too short. But don't do anything rash either. Where you find that balance is your choice to make. Stay strong and be well.
@@vc3126
Try to have a plan B,C,D & E if teaching career fails you.
Remember some times making less money is = to more peace.
I am a former teacher now I am a college advisor.
I am not making as much as teaching but I have peace and that’s what matters.
Some times our teachers don’t quit because don’t think that there is another job for them. They started teaching with dreams and a passion but at the end they die from the inside.
Good luck!✨
Being paid well is important even as a teacher doing something you love or else you have to leave the profession as you can't afford to rent/buy property near where you work. Teacher in London.
So true. And getting paid crap for a job you love can lead to feeling misrable, disenchanted, plus distressed trying to always figure out how to make ends meet on top of the job you're already doing
Yep, I know so many teachers working at Walmart because they can’t afford with their teacher salary to pay for a decent home.
I love teaching, but I hate being a teacher.
This!
I am a teacher, I love teaching and children but I hate yes I HATE being a teacher!
The want to learn died with the rise of social media....
So did respect for others
high key disagree
@@kacytron ... the fact that you used the term high key.... negates your opinion on this matter completely
This.
YOU SAID IT, IAM NOT A TEACHER SAY SUPPLEMENTAL STAFF, THOSE STINKIN BASTARDS ARE CRUEL HATEFUL MALICIOUS UNGRATEFUL TREACHEROUS MONSTERS, IAM DONE!!!!!!!!!!
Coming from a current teacher, completely agree.
"Teaching is a career." You said it. Yet, we don't get the respect starting from the federal government down to the students and our pay is atrocious.
Plumbing is a career. Our founding fathers did not want career politicians, but that is what voters seem to want in some places. :(
Teaching isn't anything like it use to be. Yes,, it was a lot of work even before but it wasn't as if people were working against you during an impossible mission.
Liberal ideology has destroyed the once-famous US public school systems.
@@emsnewssupkis6453 I'd love an example of how liberal ideology has ruined schools because from what I see the problem is that NOTHING is changing but everything needs to be changed.
Emsnews Supkis How exactly? I think it’s getting better. All the online resources put a bit less stress on teachers.
@@jessijaneway5093 schools should not be liberal but progressive.
@@emsnewssupkis6453 neither conservative nor liberal ideals should rule schools. Progressive ones should.
My first thought was bad kids, bad parenting, low pay as we all know about, but follow your dreams.
I was going to call it quits, but now I run my class like the Marine Corps minus the swearing.
"When I say GO you have 30 seconds to put away your stuff and get to your battle stations! Do you understand?" "Yes, Ma'am!" "Do you understand?" "YES, MA'AM!!!" "Get out of my hall! GO!!! 30, 29, 28, 27... GO!!! 23, 22... GO!!! 19, 18, 17.... Move!!! 14, 13, 12..." "AYE, MA'AM! AYE, MA'AM! AYE, AYE, MA'AM!!!" Works like a charm!
It's called class room management...
Irene Duke Sure is! And the Marines have it mastered. AYE, SIR!
Marie Katherine ooh-rah
RICHARD SWENGEL Thus far, only a few know parents know what I’m doing, those who love what Im doing. As for administration, what they don’t know, they don’t know. Ever heard of Spec. Ops.? My class has. It’s a game--but it isn’t. OOORAH!
Marie Katherine hey if that’s what it takes
Most of MY Friends WHO were
TEACHERS LEFT AFTER 4-5 years
I'm in my 5th year and here I am watching this lmao
@@Dadiddy97 that is when people bail the hell OUT
@@Dadiddy97 ill be able to do 3 years .... 1st year almost over
Hah! I quit after the 2nd
@@Dadiddy97 Same😂😂😂
Wait until you get a job in higher education. It’s the same kids that completed elementary school with well-below grade-level reading, math, and writing skills. The same kids that don’t remember dead lines and don’t follow rubrics. The same kids that did a huge amount of group work that fosters group-think. The same kids that value social time over their futures; which you’d think is why they’re furthering their education. Good luck.
I work at a community college and it's been forced to have a remedial program...of course, without the word remedial, it's just a bunch of classes for remedial students.
There is a university in my city that gives group exams and finals that are open book or internet notes. The graduates are really dumb. I had a teacher tell me that Australia was part of America. Another told me that Australia was not a country and not an island. They still argued with me when I told them that my sister lived in Australia for ten years, and I had visited her several times.
As a teacher and engineer, I believed colleges/universities as the gatekeeper. Not any more. Many colleges accept students that are not ready for college-level work, then they require them to take non-credit remedial courses that they charge the students for these required pre-qualifying programs.. These remedial programs are most often out-of pocket costs for the student. What a scam.
Everything you said is a fact.
Taught undergrad classes a few years. Some great students. Many had no critical thinking skills, no knowledge of grammar, and no interest in learning. They just needed the degree, the ticket where they could get a job.
I feel sorry for people who love to teach, who want to
teach. Teachers have be-
come impotent. Teaching
is alive and well, learning
is dead.
That's a good way to put it
Thank you so much for your perspective, Isaiahthegreat. And, I think you chose wisely, to get out and follow a different path. I appreciate this video!
All teachers and professors should be paid $100k and more $$$ anyone who disagrees is ignorant. Teachers /professors work non-stop only break is the summers maybe weekends
Most work weekends and summer for extra money lol at least in AZ
My dad is a college level professor...there is no break lol. And the fact that u have to keep up with more than one class that you teach + your continued education for certifications. Well with my dad he teaches Finance and Accounting. He loves teaching, but the students are hungry for knowledge like they used to be. Not ALL, but most.
Yeah they should be paid 100k$ a year for having a 3month summer break where they do literally nothing but relax. Yeah you right, they should be paid more to shout at students and abuse their power and act superior to students. Dumbass .
Teachers do not get break they have to do unpaid training all year long summer school planning during Christmas and rarely get 5 hrs of sleep. No big deal like I said only non educated idiots would think they deserve less than $100k
@@movietrailers3988 teachers get 3 months of summer break you absolute specimen. I've been educated enough to understand the difference between a normal person like me and a person like you, severely on the spectrum; you talk absolute nonsense but are deluded enough to believe it is true. Bugger off will you, nobody likes you.
This young man has his act together! He would be an asset to any school.
You easily explain the complex ever evolving problems a teacher deals on a daily basis . As a teacher for 20 years I thank you for explaining these tasks to people outside the profession and wish you well in your new endeavor .
Bless your heart. You are so animated. The children must enjoy you so! Good luck on your journey. 👍
You are a teacher, a counselor, a nurse, and a parent for those whose parents don't care. You are a referee and a negotiator. You are a person of all trades and a master of what you teach.
Then you also deal with other teachers and the pressures from Admin. It's a lot! If you team teach...I won't go there. 😑
Marie, counseling parents hat think their little one is the best of the best when he is clearly mediocre
Good to see your comments on this. As a long time PE teacher (who started as a PE aid to the teacher) went back to school after 40 to get my credential, and then proceeded to get a multiple subject credential, a PE and a social studies credential (too). Nothing I had planned on for life, but rather out of my passion to pass on whatever gifts I could. And, yep, you have to APPRECIATE kids, but you sure don’t do it for financial gain...nor did I expect to. I just pray I’m doing good and passing on a joyful, knowledgable outlook on life.
Do what you gotta do man! Thanks for sharing
I would not be a teacher or a cop nowadays. Screw that!!
Both careers that I am considering pursuing haha
Loved the video bro. You’re honestly an inspiration to me man. Teaching is a profession that I’ve ran away from years. I have profound respect for teachers, but it’s just not for me. No shame in doing what you actually love. I’m glad you got a lot out of the experience though
run not ran Fix it!
I think your initial statement of thinking you were “just a teacher” totally sums up where you made your mistake.
I dropped my certification 3 months ago. I finished the degree but I won't be teaching >< its too much work.
Can you let me know what direction you're aiming for now? I'm in the same boat but honestly don't know what I'll replace it with.
Andre Mayberry Jr. I was thinking social work
I’m a social worker; which can be a stressful field honestly. I now work at a school and like it. But before I had 70 clients and had to drive to all their homes. It’s a tough field too. But you can find a good fit, do an internship first !!
So was it all a waste of time?
Selemawit can you still be a social worker and not have a degree in social work? I have a bachelors degree but it's not in social work.
Many teachers want to show a😊to cover stress, desappointment and shame. The rules in school are old and unfair. The Unions charge high monthly payments to protect them and do nothing. Get together and fight for your own rights. If is necessary to look for something else to do while we fight for our right, let's do it!! It is better than live suffering and accepting an oppressive system
I keep coming back to whether or not I should teach. I don't want to regret not doing it. But also I'm not passionate about it. Kids just love me and I love them. But I'm not a disciplinarian. I helped with Sunday school and have been told more than once I should work with kids but 🤷🏾 It seems stable I guess. More solid than my current major which is landscape architecture. I wish I could hurry up and choose. But so many blogs say teaching isn't worth it. And I always say if I have children I'm home schooling them lol
exactly me, I have other interests but I keep coming back to teaching but part of me thinks that's wrong because teaching shouldn't be thought as a backup choice ya know? Having some experience in schools it seems interesting on the outside with the little work I did but to take it on full time idk if I have that in me.
What did you end up doing?
Kenya I feel the exact same way! I do love kids and hanging out with younger people. But I don't have good discipline either. My major was psychology and I too wish I could just hurry up and choose what I want to do. I want to consider other options but I don't even know what I would be qualified for and teaching seems like it has a straightforward path. Have you graduated yet? What are you doing now?
Ya what happened
I love your honesty. You really encapsulated how much extra responsibilities teacher take on. Great video! Hope you are doing well!
I know the feeling. I got my Masters in Teaching while student teaching full time. When I was finally certified to teach I burned out in 3 years and left a position where I was making more than I ever thought I would make. I essentially took a year off and rediscovered my love of teaching at a school where I was getting 15k less a year. Never did I think I would want to teach, but once it gets in you, its a hard thing to shake. Keep it up!
Which state do you teach in? I am a sub teacher in NYC. Been doing it for a year and a half. I been holding off getting my masters for years as I do enjoy teaching but its tiring. I can imagine creating the lesson plan, plus report cards, hw if no assistant. Teachers really dont get enough credit. On top of the kids behavior and parents who are not involved.
I have taught in Oregon and Idaho, but the high schools I taught at were in Houston, Texas. There are some advantages to subbing (a lot less responsibility), but I prefer the stability of a permanent position. As far as getting your Masters, depending on what district you are in it can be a big boost in pay or nothing at all.
@@donb1523 What did you mean by you left a job you was making than you thought? What grades did you teach? In NYC, you need a masters and certificate to be a permanent teacher. I applied to private schools as they do not ask for much in terms of certification. Though teachers who been doing it for years thinks I have been teaching for years. Subbing is experience and income for the time being.
Alima the districts I taught in in Texas started off at 50k a year, which was quite a bit considering I never made more than 20k. Oregon also requires a Masters to teach. Subbing is good experience. A lot of it depends on the district you are in and the administration you work for as far as good/bad experience. If you find a school with a strong support system between admin and teachers I would hold on to that position as long as possible.
@@donb1523 You worked doing teaching for 20k before? I seen TA positions that pays about 24k but it's an insult. It comes out to less than minimum wage hourly especially if one has experience. When I graduated college or right before I did a day training at a day care. Minimum wage in NY is now $15 an hour. A couple years ago it was $8. I did one day and didnt go back. I felt it wasnt worth the amount I was doing should of been way more. I been to over 15 schools and teachers feel comfortable telling me the cons of what's going on in terms of support. It's sad and that is a reason why educators are living the profession. So MANY schools are hiring here but yet they want one to have 5 years experience, masters and certification. Why some schools like charters opt for long term subs as the rate is way less since they cant find someone to fit their requirements.
You are a smart guy! I really understand you and have subscribed. When I get time, I will share more and read more comments. You are wonderful. I am so excited for you and all the new things you are doing!! Congratulations on your various goals and plans!!
M.
I agree. Follow what you love nephew.
Great video, Isaiah! You are so right in everything that you outlined here. There is always something "new" that teachers have to master overnight by or before the beginning of every new school year. And this "new" thing doesn't cancel out an "old" thing (unless it's an upgrade in technology). It is simply an added layer to what teachers already have to have securely under our belts. There are so many unwritten rules that teachers have to follow, which are "sprung on us" out of the blue. What admin. consider "protocol" in reality is just passive aggression and abusive authority on their parts. Teachers are human; we are not perfect. We are just expected to be flawless, open to everything and everybody every second of the day and night, and say 'yes' 24/7. Crazy is an understatement here.
Totally reminds me of my experience with a fellowship 5 years ago. I wish they were more honest with people that aren't "born to do it" and have been preparing for years. Unfortunately the desperation to fill spots has created this industry of organizations that try to crank out teachers over a summer and it's a total disaster. I'm still shocked I made it through the year even though they kept moving me because I couldn't control a class consisted and I never slept because of the course load.
Great video, we have a lot in common too. Even UNCW grad and TA experience prior to teaching. Going thru all the discoveries you describe. Coming from a film background to teach 7th grade. So I get it bruh!
you're hilarious. thanks so much for making this video and sharing your story! I'm considering making a career change from healthcare to education and this gave me a lot of think about.
find the job that you enjoy, don't run after money, and you'll never do a day's work. If you run after the money, you'll only be happy on one day...pay day. Don't work hard...work clever.
u dont know what u r talking about
@@virginiaoflaherty2983 okay...thank you for your insightful lesson...school's out. Enjoy the being in the race in the race.
No matter how much you enjoy your work, they will ALWAYS be days, even weeks where you don’t want to do it. That’s why it’s called work. There will always be days where you just don’t feel like it, but you have to do your work in order to fulfill your responsibilities.
This “never work a day” nonsense is why people think that they have to be 100% happy in a job all the time. It’s not true.
@@whisperedaria8832 I wholeheartedly disagree with you. I left working in finance industry to become an outdoor instructor over the summer months, and taught myself how to breakdance, which I now teach in many schools and other youth based settings during the spring and autumn months. Best thing i ever did was leave finance. Now freelance/self employed cannot be happier, working less hours with less stress. I'm as happy as a pig in shit.
Mhm.
If you grew up homeschooled that's prooooobaly a strong indication as to why you don't want to teach in the first place 😆
Yes sir! You've said it exactly how we experienced it.
My State has a teacher shortage. Did the State make conditions better to retain and attract teachers? Nope. Instead they lowered licensure requirements.
Alabama? If so, same
All states have a teacher shortage. Why is that? Insanely high requirements to become a teacher for very low pay (OR requires masters). Teacher retention is abysmal. Lowering standards will fix everything. What idiot administrators who became administrators because they could not survive on their teacher salary. They do not care about teachers, but worse they do not care about the students. Wait I got an idea: since teaching is so simple then train the welfare folks and make them teachers. OMG I see it coming.
I’ve been teaching for 15 years now. It must keep me young because my students guess me at about age 29. I’ll tell them they are far off! I had a long day today. Most of my day was spent emailing students and parents and guidance. including one student who plagiarized and thought they deserved better than zero on a paper that was 60% lifted. Now I have a conference set up with him for Thursday after school. The day went well. I lectured, had decent interactions with the kids but at the end of the day I was drained. You definitely wear many hats. The pay is decent in Florida as I’m making about 58,000 a year. But that includes much experience including my masters and getting a Cambridge bonus with honors classes. I enjoy the creativity of it and working with teenagers but teenagers can be a pro as well as a con!
Hi there dear, truley a teacher needs to be somehow a counseler who keeps an eye upon every possible aspect that his pupil may glance about...
Secondly, can you please spare some minutes to help me out in choosing *Teaching* as a profession. I am rather a bit in doubt whether my interest lies in ot or not, although i feel it coming..
Thank you!
Sure why do you think you would be a good teacher? Why would you want to enter the profession?
Thank you for sharing your experience. I came to UA-cam to hear what other guys have to say about being an elementary school teacher
You are so right young man about the HOURS a teacher puts in...
I entered high school Science teaching from a 33 year career as a Senior Research Scientist at a National Laboratory. I was used to long days and working weekends as a researcher, but after retiring I was starting over in a new Profession that I had ZERO EXPERIENCE with!!
The first year I was TERRIFIED of being in front of students and many of the students quickly picked up on my insecurity vibes!! To make it worse I had no experience with developing Lesson Plans and had no idea where to begin
I survived the first year and I began to figure it out!! By the end of my second year I actually had decent Lesson Plans and pretty soon I became a real teacher!!
I was a hands on Senior Research Scientist and I wanted to translate this to hands on experiments with students. I am still figuring this out, and I have major issues with resources!!!
I wish you well in your future and I enjoyed your video!!
Love your honesty
Yup. To all of that. I literally work 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Exhausting. Teaching is my SECOND career, stupid me.
S Shaw 🤦🏽♀️ you gotta live life before your time comes ⚰️
It will be my second career also!
What was your first career?
@@PrintPraySlay Same here. Often ask myself why.
It's amazing how freakishly similar the problems in this profession are, no matter where you stand on this planet. I'm a Brazilian teacher and I relate to every single issue you said in this video!
I can't stand this job anymore.
Brazilian parents are super lazy! lol
I loved your video! I have been teaching for about 10 yrs as a music teacher but have been in the public school education business for almost 20yrs. I am ready to be done. I need an out asap!
I’m 22 years in- ugh - can’t wait to leave!!! I an holding out till I’m 55 and can retire- now way I can do the full 30 yrs- I just can’t!!! This Covid garbage has made it even HARDER!!! I hated it for the first few years -then loved it in the middle and absolutely HATE it now- That light at the end of the tunnel seems so far away- it’s.. exhausting!
Without the u-tube outlet I never would have known this. Thanks for the report.
Yeah! You need to be born .. in order to teach!
Now I am open my eyes.. 13 years working on the school system in two different states. I am feel so exhausted and disappointed. Thanks for sharing.
Love you, sir ❤️
I am teaching and running 9 years in this industry now, but am planning to quit in a year or two. Am getting drained. It took me a while to realize that my heart isn't in this career even if I could do great things with the set of skills I honed over the years.
Great video, thanks for this!
I’m already excited!
Listen..people don't even understand the level of prep work that goes into teaching. And no one wants to just be "effective" so we put in even more time to add in all the creative stuff but still meet all the district demands. I laughed so hard at "just a teacher".
I agree. I have been teaching for 6 years. It is a hard work.
"...I can hear a thousand teachers laughing at me as they watch this..." - this was the moment I started laughing to the point of tears! :)
Welcome back to YT, bro lol. I totally get why you'd have to step away from teaching for a while to handle business. Sounds like you learned a lot from the experience though! (And yeah, this is TY lol)
I enjoyed watching this video!
Ooo they did you dirty. I knew this was never my passion and that teaching would not be permanent for me.
Make more videos your a great story teller and have a great personality!
As a retired professor in the department of education, lateral teaching (diff univ call this different names) should be designed on 4000 level courses in education which helps a person learn the art of teaching. You stated that your mode of teaching students was to write info on chalkboard or have them listen and take notes. This is low info learning bc these tactics can be handouts. Students learn best when they are challenged and use critical skills. For instance, why did the race horse, Smarty Jones, lose the last leg of the Triple Crown? The reason has to involve research in different areas. Once students understand why, they understand the Triple Crown isn't a fair sport and most will never forget this knowledge.
Have you thought of teaching at a vocational high school? Your experience would qualify you for a certificate without going back to school. You would also get to teach audio visual courses to kiddos that want to do it in the future. You’d also have great little interns for your projects after they graduate.
That what I was thinking to ! That would be really cool job as well 😎
What you said at 4:54 is what many people don't understand! Good luck to you with your future endeavors. :)
People say that I could make a good teacher but I don't want to go into it. Mainly because the United States has made it abundantly clear that it doesn't care about the education of its own kids.
Oh sure they *say* that they care, but the minute it comes down to how to fund the local school district everyone runs away. They want the benefits without the cost.
How true.
Or worse, the flood money into the schools for all the wrong things.
Wowwww! Very interested...
Sounds like you did a fabulous job. I think this is really your calling, but maybe later in life after you have enjoyed other career options.
The parents and students are going to be worse in the future :(
At the end of high school, becoming a teacher crossed my mind for a second, I quickly said hell no to that and enlisted in the military.
Online teaching is the way to go guys 💪
I have shared a couple of companies that are hiring online.
Much good luck with your future decisions regarding your work. At best, I found teaching to be a ten to twelve hour day. From the outset, always working in a Title I school, I found my kids needed extra exposure and guidance for most of what I was teaching. Their foundation was often weak, and they were often not confident learners. Early on, I decided to have an after school program, invite those kids who needed the extra coaching, provide snacks, and complete their homework with them, practice on material I had taught that day. The time spent was invaluable. Questions could be answered with no stress and the extra practice with sorting out their confusions, gave them the confidence to understand the work. Then, I decided to handle testing differently. No one was allowed to fail a test. If they did, I sat down with that child, 1:1, or sometimes two or three together, retaught the difficulties, and we retested, on the same test. People said, oh, if they know they can take the test again, they won’t work to pass the first time. Why would they? Well, I found exactly the opposite. They didn’t want to retest. They wanted to pass the first time, and then, with extra help, they found they could, and that made them want to do the best they could, and they learned that their best was really, really good. It was a totally win win situation. Everybody made some honor roll, the A, the A/B or the B, mostly for the first time in their lives. They learned they were smart, could master what they were being taught, and their confidence began to be based on real achievement. I taught like this for twenty plus years, with mostly happy, successful kids. It was a pleasure for me and them. Of course, there were problems, but when you have established a culture of expectation for success, with the teaching support needed to get there, both parents and kids begin to trust you, and work harder than ever. I did go into teaching when my kids were grown, and I had the time and support to devote to it. I was shocked at how much money I spent on materials I felt were vital for my kids’ success. And, this included buying food and drinks every week. But, I also wouldn’t change a thing.
Teaching is a job, yes. Teaching is a profession, yes. Yet, teaching is more. It is a life that should be chosen carefully. To choose it, and to stay with it, requires an acceptance that it will be at the heart of everything you do. I have nothing but respect and admiration for those who teach, whether it is for only a short time or for a decades-long career.
working during school hours is implementing what you’ve been planning outside of school hours 😂 we’re technically off Saturday’s and summers!
Dear sir and teachers, may like to consider starting your own tutoring business. It's a booming market!
I love this video!
Differential teaching programs....one of the main reasons I left teaching. Individual learning programs for every pupil. Then along came smart phones. I walked.
After I graduated I really wanted to pursue film but my lack of motivation and lack of creativity don’t encourage me so I have to choose a major in college and I’d choose teaching teaching to have it as a physically net certified plan and yes I know I would love teaching but it’s not my call like filming is I love video editing but if I base my life around that what are the chances that I actually make something of it so actually choosing a teacher major is concrete and would force me to do it. Im not sure but I need a bit of help choosing majors and this helped me. I would love to teach but then my entire life would be so off teaching and being in school forever sounds like misery and away even though I wouldn’t mind that lifestyle I know it’s rewarding but I would prefer living and breathing editing it’s just more flexible and easier to lose track of it. It’s all on me though I know I got this I know I can do anything my mind goes into I just want a good plan and I’m not sure what to do
WOW. I used to be a substitute teaching assistant. I noticed all of the extra paperwork that the teacher had to do. So glad I didn't go for the Masters in teaching. I teach online for ESL company . The students determine what they want to learn. They can get assessments or certifications if they need them. I am not required to invent lesson plans . We are given paid online trainings to help us with new techniques etc. for both group and individual students. We do write feedback. Class size is nine to twelve. I generally choose my own hours. However, it has gotten a little competitive lately. Like gig economy , there are few benefits except I can live almost anywhere there is Internet. Also the salary is not exactly competitive.
My heart is broke 💔 in the first place I though he was joking in school but now it is true😱
broken
Aint worth it bruh I get it.. I'm about to pull the zip cord my self. Tired of being a servant to unappreciative people. Not for me
I resigned after 3 years(last day for me is June 30th-SS). Breaks my heart bc I love teaching. I just dont like that I have no energy or motivation to complete daily home tasks or mental health/physical health tasks. I've gained about 30 lbs due to my emotions during pandemic teaching. It's all so much and by summer I have no energy and not much money to even enjoy it. Then it all starts over again. I'm heartbroken, but I need time or money from my career and with teaching I have neither.
35k isn't cutting it for the amount of energy, money, and side jobs ("counselor", mediator, "nurse" PE teacher, general ed teacher, data analyst, etc.). that we're required to do to have a decently managed classroom.
I was a sub and the a T.A. This is my first year teaching. It's very hard. You have to be a parent & disciplinary along with all the stuff he just mentioned.
Everyone's telling me I should either be a science teacher or professor. And I'm like hell no. I dont have the patience for that. The pay is too crap for me to endure that much stress. I would rather be okay very well to be stressed.
Do you know if the South Koreans and Japanese teachers go through the same multi-teaching styles? What about the Chinese?
This is my first year teaching and I so want to quit. I can't take this no more. Someone pleaseeeeeeee help! I can't find any other jobs.
Yo I’m going to become a teacher soon lol, I’m going into my credential next semester. I found your video Becuase I’m stressed hahahah. I’m glad you’re happy with your decision and your video was really nice ☺️
Did you ever get your credential?
@@vc3126 getting it currently. Single subject in mathematics. It’s so difficult!
@@MooseWell_ I’m getting mine in PE but damn I never felt this stressed before lol
Yeah I bet! Best of luck to you :) we got this!
I also know how you feel. I've been an adjunct community college instructor for a little over 11 years now working in two different college districts. I lecture 30 hours a week, but I also have about 10-15 hours a week in prep time that I'm not paid for. Like you, I have found the profession to be a 24/7 kind of career. I'm debating to leave my profession, too. I have a Masters in Education and a Masters in TESOL and I don't want to feel like I'm throwing all that hard work away by leaving teaching. However, many teachers do leave by their 7th year of teaching. Good luck to you, Isaiah.
I have a question is Jamiya in your 2nd grade class
My question is if you ever had a family would you home school or do public school.
I went UNC Wilimington too!
I'm 29 and have alot of experience with children and planning to get my creditials this coming year.. not going to lie these comments are freaking me out
Wow bro, I just uploaded a video giving my perspective on this same topic. I quit teaching here in Detroit and also ran a video/photo company for a long time. Feels like I'm looking in a mirror, albeit one that ages me 20 years backwards, lol.
#3 seems to be a problem a LOT of teachers have. Most teachers are people who loved to sit still in a chair and listen to their teachers, and we’re able to get good grades that way. Then they go into a classroom and get frustrated that most kids don’t learn well that way and blame the parents.
May I ask which field or what jobs can an unemployed teacher do please?
Just based on what you said in this video (I haven't seen any other videos of yours), it seems like you would have been better suited to teach at a middle school or high school level rather than second or third-grade level.