My English teacher hates me basically and I need a reccomendation from her by January. I don't have much time, and I am not sure what to do. It feels like in class she picks on me and seems to have a sharp eye on me specifically. I am really worried and not at all sure what to do.
2006-12-04 15:26:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
She probably sees potential in you to be an excellent student, that is being wasted. Stop screwing off and pay attention to your assignments, turn in your best work, and talk to her after it's graded to find out how you can make it better.
That will show that you are adapting to the challenge of a teacher who wants you to work and show your stuff, you'll get the recommendation that you need when the time comes. She knows the recommendation is coming up in 7 weeks and wants you to "get there" too.
2006-12-04 15:36:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You want to get on her good side.
I imagine you have some idea of why she "hates" you, but I don't. Disruptive in class? Turning in assignments late? Disrespectful? Bad handwriting/typing? Untidy work? Whatever.
Go to your teacher and say, "I realize I haven't been doing my best at [whatever it is]. I wasn't thinking about how important this class is for my future. Is there anything I can do to bring my grade up? Can you give me some work for extra credit? Or what do you advise?"
Rework this basic idea to fit your individual situation. It should create a good impression, and give you a chance to repair things. By the way, even if you don't agree with her, she's the teacher and you have to go by her rules. Just do what she wants. That is what you have to do when you get a job, too.
Good luck.
2006-12-04 15:42:05 · answer #2 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had this one Professor...tortured me I believed, singled me out, was short with answers and sometimes seemed annoyed.
I was a good student, studied hard and wondered what I ever did to make him hate me.
Years later, I ran into him in a cafe. I never said a word to him about my experience in his class, until he told me that I was one of the best students he had ever had. He said that he had high expectations of me, which he said was wrong on his part, said that he watched me closely because he wondered what I would say next! He thought I had no problem in his classes. I was stunned. He came across as one cold s.o.b.
I could have used his help of course! But was too afraid to ask, he seemed to hate me.
Perhaps...she does not hate you at all.
I would say, go to her and tell her how much you enjoy her class and method of teaching, Enlist her assistance on a problem you might be having, tell her your're stuck on the matter and ask her what you can do.
You will be able to gauge her feelings better this way.
You need something from her obviously, you will better obtain this by seeking out her human side.
This is definitely worth a try.
If I had known then what I learned years later!!
Sometimes, we mistake others opinions of us and take things very personally.
You have nothing to lose!!
2006-12-04 15:41:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to ur principal and explain to him or her what is going on... Tell him or her that yuo need a recomendation form ur english teacher by janurary however u dont think that she likes you, u feel as though she picks on u quite often in class and dont think that she will give u the needed recomendation....Go on by saying u would really appretiate if he or she could speak with the teacher.. Tell him or her it would mean alot to you. Thats the best advice that I am able to give you, sry if it doesnt help any. GOOD LUCK u seem like a great kid!
2006-12-08 14:03:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a math teacher like that, she had tenure so they couldn't do anything about her practice of picking out who would fail the regents exam, and harrassing them constantly. Because the number of failures made her look bad, she would do everything she could to make those kids who might fail, quit. She made my life hell, I used to have nightmares about her. I don't know what you could do except ask if she'd give you that reccommendation if you didn't take another class with her? Optimistically, I'd like to think she sees promise in you and figures that with more effort you could be exceptional at it, and is giving you extra attention for that reason. I don't know the situation well enough to guess.
2006-12-04 15:34:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If she hates you, you have nothing to lose, so I'd just confront her head on and tell her that you realize that you don't always seem to see eye to eye with one another, but you'd like to change that so you have an environment that would be easier for her to teach in and for you to learn in. Do this in private, or with your school counselor with you. Hold off on asking for the recommendation for now. Then, let things smooth over for awhile, and ask for the recommendation in a couple of weeks or so. Good luck!
2006-12-04 15:39:49 · answer #6 · answered by Deedee 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
properly, enable me commence off with techniques from affirming that i'm 23 and my boyfriend is 29. we've been mutually for virtually 2 years. He frequently will pay for most stuff, yet i ought to assert he will pay 70% of the time and that i pay for us 30% of the time. besides, we were coming decrease back from the flicks and dropped my pals off at their position because they don't have their personal vehicle. It replaced into 1/2 an hour later and snapped because curiously, i did not say "thanks for dropping my pals off"....it became right into a large DEAL. So...do not carry it in. clarify to her in a joking way that she might want to assert "thanks" more advantageous typically...or you 2 will be bickering like me and my boyfriend. carry those quirks to her interest in a non-threatening way.
2016-11-30 03:55:14 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she may think your very hot!!!! just ask for what you want she is a teacher after all, this is a great opportunity to enter the workforce. You may have to ask your boss for a raise someday?
If she wont do it ask her to write down the reasons, I think she will change her mind and give you a great recomendation.
Good luck
2006-12-04 15:40:10 · answer #8 · answered by Bev J 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
pretend to be the person she wants you to be until january
tell her you like her class or a particular topic was interesting, or engage her in conversation about a topic after class
pull an Eddy Haskel
2006-12-04 15:35:47 · answer #9 · answered by 8p8a 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Talk to your school counselor about the situation
2006-12-04 15:33:25 · answer #10 · answered by Sweetheart88 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋