I'm really sorry that i had to create a 3rd part it won't all fit i'm just trying to get people to understand

Question

So...what i do everyday is the same exact thing...i walk into the classroom and there is a bin where she leaves me copies to do. I go make copies and come back. For awhile now I've been counting how many copies she makes me do and keeping track of everything. One day...she made me copy 272 pages of papers. It took me about a half hour to do it all. THIS ISN'T WHAT I SIGNED UP FOR NOR WHAT I WANT TO BE DOING!! After i make copies i go back to the classroom and for the rest of the time being I sit down individually with each student and do paper corrections with them. I asked the teacher if i could have an answer sheet and she asked me if i had problems doing 2nd grade math. I responded "NO" but You get angry at me because i am teaching them the way i learned to do things in elementary school and i know things have changed. She told me she doesn't trust me and also made a comment about how...i should "really think about being a teacher" It got me so upset it brought me to tears.

Answer 1

you need to talk to the principal at the elementary school and also talk to your school to see if they can get you switched to another teacher. A lot of teachers have issues with letting other people teach there classes. Even if they are substitute teachers. There have been plenty of times one of my kids ( i have 3 in elementary school) have come home with there same homework because they said they had a sub and she wasnt allowed to take there homework. So, I can see your frustration. There are teachers however that would love to teach you how to learn to teach and that is the kind of teacher you need to find. Just talk to them about what she has been having you do and see if you can get switched to another school or another teacher.

Answer 2

I work in a school and a jr. at a University studying teaching and I suggest that you request a change and if you can't, bring your complaints to the administration. You did not sign-up to be abused. Speak to the organization that recruited you to this sight and let them know what you are experiencing. Sometimes it is great to get a look at teching through the back door. You learn by observation and retain the good things and throw out the bad. I believe that one thing you have learned so far is to not treat a student teacher with malice. Wipe your tears and lift your head up because things will and can get better. Stand up for your self in a classy manner and become the best teacher that you can be.

Answer 3

OMG!! She is in NO place to say that about you!! You have been teaching for what, a week? Even if you were an assistant for five years it wouldn't be reasonable to assume that they taught you is the the same as what they are learning. She sounds like a real bitc h. Don't take any crap from her.

What I would do is talk to the guy running the program and ask politely but firmly if you can be switched into another teacher/(school would be better) just tell him/her that you are uncomfortable at this place and that it conflicts with your other work schedule. It might be hard, but its probably a hell of a lot better than staying with this lady.

You're probably a better teacher than she is. Think about the kids!!

Answer 4

Okay, just so that you know if there is a next time, you can put all of this in one question instead of doing it this way. Just go to your original question and use the additional details option.

As to your question, you are right, this isn't what you signed up for. Not only is that teacher making you their slave but they are abusing you verbally as well, and you aren't learning what you should be learning. What you should do is speak to the person at your school who handles the sign ups, who I imagine is the guidance counselor or dean. Make a list of all of the problems before going to see them with as much detail as you can. Copy the list. This way you will have something to refer to when speaking and have a copy of your own should they wish to have yours.

If you don't get any or much help then speak to the principal of the elementary school this teacher is at and explain the problem.

But before you do any of this you should make your parents aware of what is going on, if they don't know already.

I am extremely sorry that you have had to endure any of this. Teachers are supposed to be one of the adults in life whom you should be able turn to in times of trouble, and not be the cause of them.

Answer 5

i already answered in your other post, but after reading this part, just want to let you know that you are not the one with the issues. if you were invited to the school to assist the students, the teacher is using you to do her clerical work. if she has that many copies going on....there is your first red flag. she seems like she does not give you clear expectations and then gets upset if you don't do what she wants you to do. she is whacked....and you are just trying to learn something new and thought you would enjoy it. ugggghhhh....you may still email me and i will assist the best way i can, short of calling the district...no, i would not ever, but for short term problems solving, you might need to speak to someone at the school that you trust, because believe it or not, this teacher probably has a history of this type of behavior....a.k.a. 'lazy been there a long time set in your ways teacher syndrome'. how dare she represent those of us who would treat you fairly and give you a wonderful experience...do ppl just not have common sense? ugggghhh, makes me furious...and again sorry she is like that. talk to someone you trust there, if it is the Principal, go for it, i would.

Answer 6

Go to the teacher that assigned you to the school program. See if you can explain the situation

Either that or try and speak with the teacher your working for, but by the sounds of the story that might not be very effective...

I'm sorry for your situation, as a potential teaching student myself this doesn't give me much hope

Answer 7

She does not know how to supervise. I used to volunteer at my child's school. One teacher treated me like you described. She even made a smart assed comment. As an adult, I fired back that I had more education and professionalism than she could ever possess so I strongly suggested she temper her comments. I went to her superior. It may be time to go to her boss or your supervisor and get a new assignment like I did. She may be the one that needs to rethink her career choice. She sounds like a first class bully.

Answer 8

ok, what this teacher needs to get corrected in her stupid head is that your techniques are most likely more updated (since you are younger- or possibly not, if she had to take a seminar on newer techniques) and that she needs to treat you like a human being. she needs to understand that if it takes your 1/2 hour to make copies ANYWAY, then why not do them while she is at lunch? you are being given the OPTION of your time schedule, and if she can't handle you coming in when YOU CHOOSE, since it is YOUR CHOICE, then it's her problem, not yours. i say that you should complain and ask if you could possibly be reassigned.

and why the HELL, does she say that she doesn't trust you? did you help a 2nd grader cheat on his math test or steal one of her pencils?

Answer 9

It really sounds like this woman is not a suitable person to be your mentor! Everyone has to answer to someone so investigate who she answers to and report your problems because she has no right to treat you like this. She is doing it because you are allowing her to. I know you are the minor here but it is time to stand up and let her know she wont get away with treating you this way.

Answer 10

You truely need to get some help. Perhaps you can explain your situation to your HS counselor and maybe your counseler might be able to change to class you're assigned to or maybe you should quit the job/class.