Distinguished Teacher Bonnie James

Behavior is the most difficult problem for new teachers. Plan for how you will deal with a variety of behaviors prior to the incident and limit your reaction to a matter of fact consequence. Planning your day and staying organized will eliminate behaviors that begin out of boredom.

The best part of teaching is when you see the, " I got it" sparkle in a students eyes, or out of nowhere the student is doing something that you have been working on for months. It's so rewarding knowing that you taught the student the skill.