Just TEACHERS pleassssss?

Question

How were you feeling the first time you entered a class as a teacher???(pleas tell me what are you teaching)???

Answer 1

Nervous, and trying to expect the unexpected. I teach 5th grade, used to teach 2nd.

Answer 2

I will be teaching 5th grade this upcoming school year, but I have taught grades 4-6. This will be my 8th year teaching. I remember standing behind the teacher desk ten minutes before the first bell and realizing that I had never in my life thought of a "Plan B" if teaching didn't work out. I then realized that I must have known teaching would be my thing. When the bell rang, I let the students in and proudly began my new career. I have had some crummy days, but I have never really regretted becoming a teacher.

Answer 3

Five years ago, I was a first year teacher entering a middle school to teach 6th grade reading, social studies and math, even though my degree is in English 7-12th grade. I was so nervous. I had butterflies in my stomach, my palms were sweating, and I felt like I wanted to either run out or pass out. Unlike, most of the other answerers that feeling did not go away soon. My kids were good for the first 3 months of school and then they got used to middle school and to me. Each day became like the first day all over again. Everyone's first year is a time of testing. You just have to get through it, take all the advice you can, and store it away for year two. =+) My second year I was given one of the gifted classes and I have been teaching the top 7th grade classes for the last 3 years. You can do it!!!!

Answer 4

Really nervous. I teach ESL at a university and even today - each time I walk into a new class - I am nervous. Things that really help me with the class are:
a) Respect. Respect your students - be fair, kind and caring. They will respect you back. But remember they are not your friends, you do not need to make friends with them
b) Set boundaries. Your expectations and demands should be realistic and steadfast. Try not to do this viciously - but rather kindly
c) Be consistent. Do not change policies (discipline or others) because you like a certain student or for other reasons.

hope this helps
L

Answer 5

I teach English as a second language. Although I knew my subject, I was scared to death about how I would begin teaching 18 students who spoke 12 different languages..the only thing they had in common was that they were now in the US and needed to learn English, fast. Since I was teaching middle school there were potential behavioral problems if I wasn't able to take control of the class right away. For me it was both exciting but very challenging.

Answer 6

Okay, hope I get ten points for this because it's all real experience here. I've taught over 20 years, but my first experience was teaching sixth grade (all subjects) at a junior high school. My orientation was as follows: the building principal took me to my classroom and said, "The books are over there. Let me know if I can help you." Then he left the room! I absolutely loved the direction, really, but you can look forward to a bit more guidance nowadays! And yes... I was very nervous, excited, motivated, and couldn't actually believe they gave me a paycheck I was having so much fun!

Answer 7

I teach English to adults in Germany... The first time I walked into a class I was nervous, but just remember that you know more than they do and you are the one in the position of "authority".

Hope that helps

Answer 8

I was an English teacher. My first time was fun and exciting. I taught in the college level at that time. (I just graduated from college so to speak.) Of course nervousness was there but I told myself, it was going to be okay. I presumed the students were smart so I started talking to them in straight English. Boy, did I just get the biggest surprise of my first teaching year! I found out they weren't used to it.
That fact erased any doubts and fears I felt. I don't mean they were dumb, they were not just used to having a teacher who really talked with them in straight English. (When you're fresh from college, you have the tendency to be very idealistic. One word of caution for all the freshies out there, EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Not all people think the way you think, and not all of them share the enthusiasm you have. That's why it's the role of the teacher to get their students motivated. Me? I am done with teaching for the meantime. I got sort of traumatized. Maybe I was just too kind. )

Answer 9

I was absolutely terrified! In mid-September of my first year I replaced a beloved male teacher who died suddenly. I taught 6th - 12th grade Social Studies. For my first class, the boys rigged a clock to fall on my head!

But, I hung in there and grew to love that job. It was 15 years ago and I'm still teaching.

You'll be fine too. It's normal and healthy to be scared or nervous. Remember - the kids don't know you're new if you don't tell them. :)

Answer 10

I teach third grade and the first time I entered my classroom, I was extremely nervous. It gets better but I still find myself antsy and a bit nervous on the first day of school.

Answer 11

I was very excited. Having the power to teach another person, something that will take them farther in life. It is a great feeling. I teach Math 151 at HS level.