You Can Do This Hope and Help for New Teachers

HOPE IS ON THE WAY! “I firmly believe that what will make you a master teacheris not the advice I give you; what will make you a master teacheris that you figure out how to solve those challenges on your own,in your own way.” —From the Preface As a new teacher you face numerous challenges. Right from thestart you must learn how to manage a class full of restlessstudents; develop productive relationships with fellow teachers,administrators, and parents; and design engaging lesson plans thatwill meet ever-increasing levels of accountability all whilebuilding a life for yourself in the process. It can be overwhelmingand sometimes you can feel like you’re all alone. And yet, you came to this profession because you want to make adifference. How do you juggle the demands of the profession andfind your own voice, your own teaching style, your own teachingself? The good news is that you can do this. In this down-to-earth, inspirational book, bestselling authorRobyn Jackson offers encouragement and real-world advice fornavigating those difficult years as a beginning teacher. Sharingstories from her own humbling first years as a new teacher, Robynhelps you tackle challenges such as motivating students, planningeffective lessons, building relationships with parents, bouncingback from embarrassing mistakes, and finding your own authority asa teacher. She also helps you find success outside the classroomwith practical pointers for living on a teacher’s salary andcarving out time to have a life of your own. With candor and a gooddeal of wit, she gently guides you to develop your own teachingstyle and, ultimately, to find your own path toward mastery. Robyn speaks to new educators as a trusted mentor, one who knowshow to navigate the tricky terrain of “newteacherdom”—and knows how rich and rewarding the payoffwill be. If you’re new to the profession or know someoneabout to embark on a teaching career,You Can Do Thisis theessential roadmap to succeeding as a new educator both inside andoutside the classroom.