I love that you filmed your interview for us :) Also, the interviewer said you talk fast. I didn't think you did!!! I always get told by older people that I speak fast.
Am I the only on who is looking extremely forward to your future vlogs over the summer when you begin setting up your new classroom?! You're going to need two uhauls to move your classroom things!
OMG you are AWESOME!!! Shout out from a 20 year veteran teacher in a title 1 district. Girrrrrl you go so way over and above! I mean I gotta catch my breath just watching you. Thank you so much for all you do for those kids, that school. They are lucky to have such an amazing person teaching for them. Love, love, love the ideas I have gotten from you about classroom management and organization. Yes, us old teachers CAN learn new tricks! Thank you for sharing. I watched your video on someone who complained that a student chose to kneel at your small group. PLEASE, ignore the silliness, don't sweat the small stuff, and ROCK ON!
It's sad, because we know Knuckle's behavior at school is a symptom of a much bigger problem. It's nice that you had a moment that brought you back to a better place with him (for now!) When a child perpetually misbehaves, it hard to see them in any other light. Love that you filmed your phone interview. You came across knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and professional. I'd hire you in a heartbeat!
LOVE LOVE LOVE how you put in a glimpse of the interview! I would have killed for something like this when I went through the interview process!! (I literally googled 'teacher interview' dozens of times looking for examples like this) This is gonna be sooooo helpful for so many future teachers!
Yup relationships are the most important and best part of teaching!!! 7yrs old is still so young. They all still need help learning how to be kind and regulating their emotions. 😀
Thank you so much for recording your interview! That's such a personal thing, but it was very beneficial to me as a future educator. I really enjoyed watching it and hearing some real interview questions/answers first hand!
You were responding to my email at 17:56 :) I really appreciate how thoughtful your answer was - I think we all completely understand that responding to emails takes forever! You did a great job in the interview :) ... and YES to math templates! Really loving your videos ... will you be doing videos over the summer?
Yes... you are so right! Thank you so much to everything you said, haha. I am definitely going to still be doing videos over the summer! I will still have a weekly vlog (since I do a lot of prep for my classroom and make products over the summer) along with an informational video!
I appreciate you mentioning this in your vlog b/c I was like why isn't she replying?!?! lol. ...but I also know you're a super-creative and busy teacher....i'll just continue sitting her enjoying your vids b/c it gives me so much "Life" when I feel DONE in this career. You Rock girl...just remember our Cruise are coming up!!
I am applying for jobs on in counties adjacent to montgomery county, and have been told not to worry about the interviewer's facial expressions at all because they are SUPPOSED to be concentrating and writing things down- more writing is a good thing! I was added to the candidate pool for both of the counties I have done screening interviews with thus far- and both of my interviews were like this!
Your videos give so much inspiration to people who want to achieve everything they can and make their job their passion. It's very easy to say I love what I do but to fulfill that job is tough and you show the exact set example for teachers out there, your interview went amazing I'm sure you will get hired fingers crossed. Thank you for your videos they inspire me as well as everyone else!!
I'm a high school senior and I volunteer at my elementary school after school and have definitely sat on the floor with one of or most difficult students. I can relate so much. So many others just yell at him but he needs someone to listen. I wish I had more time with these kids
You are one of my top favorite teacher vloggers! I love love LOVE watching your videos 😍 & I really love how passionate you are about your job & how invested you are into the material you prep & teach as well as those fun activities to engage all of your students 😁 You are definitely a BIG inspiration to not only me but people who are looking into the education field or those who are already IN it. My dream job is to be a preschool teacher & I'm currently a TA in a preschool classroom after having experience with K-3 classrooms & I love it so much! You have definitely given me a look into what it's like to be on the other side as an actual teacher RUNNING the classroom & I couldn't be more excited for what the future holds! Thank you for being an inspiration & giving hope to those who may feel like giving up on dreams or to educators who are struggling to enjoy their careers due to stress in the classroom or whatever it may be! Thank you! ❤️
Absolutely adore your videos! I am amazed by your dedication & perseverance week after week! ''The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.'' Cheers to a great teacher!
THANK YOU - for taking the time to make these very relatable and informative videos! This is the very best way to really see and understand what teachers could be doing in a better, more effective way!! I have loved the Class Dojo stories to give parents several inside the classroom 15-second videos of what we are doing! This helps them as a parent - and your videos are definitely helping other teachers. I bought your teaching portfolio - so excited about how it looks already and I'm not even done! I've been teaching for over 25 years - and moving to Indiana from North Carolina to find a new job - due to my husband's work there. It will be soooo new for me - but I absolutely love teaching!! THANK YOU AGAIN for so many of your resources that I have purchased and keep finding more to purchase!
I'm so glad I stumbled across your blog while searching for mock interview examples! I am an undergraduate and have spent the last hour watching some of your videos because your honesty and transparency about the reality of teaching is awesome! Your interview and portfolio tips will be so helpful in the next year or so, and you've definitely gained a new subscriber! Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Thank you so much for sharing your phone interview!!! You did amazing by the way! Its really comforting knowing that even experienced teachers get nervous. Absolutely love your older videos along with your current ones!
You should have your students stuff their folders with the newsletters, scholastic, etc. Saves you a lot of time and I am sure they are capable of doing it!
The only problem is that most of the time we don't get papers to go home until the very end of the day and they are in specials so I have to stuff them during that time... there isn't another time when they come back to have them all do it. Plus, the folders are barely wide enough to fit the papers so it actually is pretty difficult to get the papers inside without messing them all up. I have had my students do it before but it just doesn't work very well!
I have recently found and subscribed to your videos...I look so forward to sitting back and watching your videos...I have so many to catch up on! But you are an inspiration to me and I am an 18 years veteran teacher!
I have a year left before I am able to teach on my own classroom. Watching your videos gives me a pretty good idea on how a good classroom should be run.
I LOVE that you showed the interview portion during the video! You gave amazing answers to questions I thought were so tough 😬 thank you for sharing! I love your vlogs!
Thank you so much for posting your interview!!! I live in West Africa right now and so will definitely have to be interviewing for teaching jobs for next year over the phone so it was great to get a preview of the process!
Listening to your interview Q&A were very helpful! Thanks for being open and taking the risk to put yourself out there for the world to see. You are a brave girl!
Love your mailboxes - happen to remember where they are from? Have those kiddos stuff their own Tuesday folders!!!! You work TOO hard!!! Ha! Love your videos!!!!! ❤️
I do have another vlog where I linked the mailboxes in the description! I want to say it was in the past 4 or 5 vlogs. I have had the kids stuff them before and it was AWFUL! The folders aren't very wide so it is difficult to get papers in and out and it was just too much for them unfortunately! Thank you so much... I am so happy you love my videos!
I love that you filmed the interview! I am an early childhood education major. This is my sophomore year and I am currently taking a diversity class in college. I thought it was neat to hear a question regarding diversity and I loved your response!
Oh girl! I just came across your channel and I love it! I haven't even finished this video yet, but just watched your interview and want to mention a trick I have for nervous moments -- I used to have to speak publicly at legislative meetings that were televised, trying to pass laws in my state, and no matter how prepared I was, I would still be a bit nervous. I would keep water with me, like you, in case my throat dried out or I needed to take a moment. BUT the best thing I did, when I sat down at the meeting, I would immediately put a pen in my hand, put it to paper, and scribble until my hand stopped shaking. And with that, I found that my voice stopped shaking. I just thought I'd share in case you're ever interviewing again or if you ever need to share tips with your students. I just finished student teaching in December and am hoping to get my own classroom in the fall :)
I think your interview went great! I have an interview coming up so watching this was so helpful. I'm finishing up my first year teaching and I'm jealous at how organized you are! Hopefully I can incorporate some of that in my classroom next year!
Every weekend I look forward to these videos because they are the recharge i need to continue through my weeks of teaching. I am so happy to hear I am not the only one that feels unmotivated especially after students are disrespectful/misbehaving. It makes me feel like a failure sometimes. Thats why I definitely need videos from other teachers to recharge me!
I am so happy I found your blog. You are my #teachergoals lol I think you did well on your interview! I would be interested in every item you put in your store lol I love how you for at what you make. Can't wait for the organizational hacks video!
You sounded great in the interview! Thank you so, so much for sharing that with us. As someone who is going to be interviewing soon, it was so incredibly helpful!
Michelle, I want to let you know how much I appreciate all your videos. I am in my credential program and have 9 classes left. You are giving me so many great ideas for my future classroom. You are inspiring me and I watch your videos while studying. It motivates me to keep going and striving to be my best! I have visited your TPT store and put a big wish list together. I cannot wait to teach! Thank you again for inspiring daily and being such an amazing example!
im not quite sure why im so obsessed with your videos. but it really gives me a respect for my teachers seeing what all they have to do behind the scenes
I would love those math templates...super handy! I laughed so hard when you mentioned stuff having the margins cut off. When our district's 3rd grade bilingual facilitator makes resources, she always uses Word and it drives me crazy. It's like, "Get with the times and upgrade to PowerPoint....and change that hideous font (Times New Roman/Comic Sans)." LOL...
Did you mention your channel or TPT store for your phone interview? You did such a great job answering questions, I smiled the whole time like, "She has definitely got this in the bag"! How does your current Principal feel about you leaving?
I fell in love with these vlogs. You are truly an inspiration to me and you show how hard it is to be a teacher. Since I found you, I have been totally binge watching these vlogs. Please keep posting more videos and keep up with your hard work!
Oh em geeeeee!!! My heart was racing for you during your interview!! haha I could tell you were nervous but you killed it! You DO talk fast but to me that shows how quickly you are able to process information. you are quick! and i love it!
I work in Montgomery County as a second grade teacher at a title one school!! I love it! If you have any questions about schools or our system, please dm me! Good luck in your interview process!!
Obsessed with your videos!! You inspire me and are so down to earth and relatable! Lucky to have found your vlogs, learning so much as an aspiring teacher from them! Xoxo
Good luck with everything! You seem like such a wonderful and thoughtful teacher and young lady. I have been teaching for ten years and am moving to a different county next year and am super excited/nervous. Change can be a good thing, but I'm still nervous.
God is faithful! it's awesome when you find that large of an amount of money...awesome vlog as usual😊 the interview section was so good!! 👌 why are you worried? she said you did good and would be a great fit 😊
I transferred to MCPS two years ago and it was funny to see that they asked you the SAME questions!! You did a great job with your interview. I'm sure they will hire you! Good luck!!! =)
The Uptownflavor Network I definitely do! I came from a neighboring county that was a bit chaotic so I really enjoy working for MCPS. They definitely provide us with a lot of support and things are more organized. It's not perfect but I feel supported and secure working there as opposed to my previous county.
Mishi0719 cool...I'm pre qualified for MoCo and while it will be a pay cut from a neighboring district I am hoping that it is a better fit for my teaching style.
That's great that your pre-qualified! Congrats!! =) I think it all depends on the type of school you would like to work at. If you'd prefer to work at a Title 1 school, you could research the title 1 school in the area you would like to work in and email the principals. It doesn't hurt to ask if they have openings and/or when they will begin interviewing. I'm not sure if all the school openings are posted online yet but I do know that principals have been going to job fairs to hire the voluntary/involuntary transfers since they have to be placed first. When I was interviewing, I had an open contract so I interviewed in April I think but I was open to working anywhere in MoCo. Is there a specific area in MoCo that you want to stay in ?
Thank you for recording some of the interview!! So exciting! That's why I always watch your vlogs. And basically the interviewer said that you've got the job!
Yessssss the best part of my Sunday!! Sitting on the couch drinking coffee while watching your video. Your hair looks so good btw!! Did I miss the vlog where you talk about where/why you're moving?
I am currently in my last few weeks of my final teaching practicum, and honestly your videos have helped me so much! I use so many of your ideas, and I look forward to every video you post. I completely relate when you were talking about how exhausting it is looking for the smallest positive things that your kids with behavior are doing, a lot of my kids also have behaviors and it is really difficult. However, on a more positive note it looks like your interview went awesome! Super happy for you :) Thank-you for being such a great role model!
Im not a teacher but I love your vlogs I just recently found you and im addicted I love watching when im about to go to sleep idk why lol but im so glad I found these vlogs
I did Salt in His Shoes last week and we are working on graphing too...funny! I am loving Rooted in Reading. Thanks for the suggestion!! My kids could not get enough of MJ!
I love your new desktop L👀K! I'm wondering where you store your teacher manuals and resources? My desk is overcrowded because all those resources take up so much room!
I think that your interview seemed to go very well, at least from the feedback you got. I'm sure your principal will give you a positive reference. Are you moving for your boyfriend's work or to be closer to family, or just for a general change?
I look SO FORWARD to these videos!!! I work as a teacher in early education. Your videos are so encouraging and real. It's comforting knowing that others struggle in similar ways. We will get through the tough times, and videos like yours totally help with that! I have a questions too. I was wondering about your staff relationships. Do you get along with your team teachers and other staff? Do you hang out during lunch breaks, or recess, or any other down time during PDs or anything? I love the relationships I have with my coworkers. Wondering if you do too :)
Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes, we definitely all struggle in similar ways! My staff relationships are great! But a lot of the teachers in my school eat in their rooms rather than in the teacher lounge... first of all, the actual lounge is on the opposite side of the school. My team teachers (and I) like to eat in our rooms so we can get stuff done during our lunch time. We definitely hang out and talk at recess and during PDs though! But we like to just close our doors and get stuff done (they always leave right at 3:45) sometimes! Hopefully that makes sense! It's like... we love each other, but we are also really busy and need to just get it done!
Another great video, thanks for sharing Michelle. I was curious, why don't you let your kids stuff their own folders or have one student do that as a job, just to save you some time? Im a first grade teacher, and I have a student that does it for me. Just a thought! Willl you vlog during your cruise? I cant imagine not having a spring break, oh my word. Mine was this past week, and I really needed it! No wonder you are exhausted. Do you get out of school in May or June? We go to June 19th this year due to snow days. Have a great week, good Easter, and God Bless you !
I do have students help me from time to time but it really just depends on the week! This week, I had a professional day on Monday so I had time to do it myself. Some weeks, we literally won't get the papers we need until 2:30 in the afternoon on Tuesday. My students are in special at that time and there's not enough time before dismissal when they come back so I have to stuff them. Hopefully that makes sense! When I can though I do have kids help me! I am definitely going to vlog during my cruise! I am definitely in need of a spring break! Our last day of school for students is June 14th and June 15th for teachers! Ugh! Have a great week as well and happy early Easter!
I LOVE that you use the dry erase sleeves to save the trees. But I DO miss that smell of when they used to make copies with the glue on top. Back in the 80's. It had a distinct smell that I can still remember but haven't smelled in over 20 years!
Thank you so much Pam! When I went back and watched my interview video I felt better than I did right after it... but there were still times I was cringing at my answers 😂 Thank you so, so much! You are the sweetest!
I had an interview on Wednesday too! I got an offer to be the new resource teacher at one of our smaller schools that has just kindergarten and 1st. I will be jumping down from teaching 3rd. You did awesome during your interview. I think there were good vibes on that day and it will continue with you until you can interview at the actual schools. Good luck!
I absolutely LOVE your vlog!!!😍😍😍 In currently in school to be a teacher and I was wondering if you had a video that details what is your student data binder?
You honestly really don't need to worry about answering our comments and so forth. We totally understand the fact that you have a whole lot of other things needed to get done . Take time for yourself and boyfriend as well as your class , then deal with other social media things later . I am sure you will succeed with your interviews , you are an amazing teacher !!! 😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️
I understand your frustration about badly behaved kids. Cause then there are those kids who are always really good behavior wise and they need/want/deserve attention as well but bad behavior needs your attention as well. Sometimes I would behave worse due to lack of attention .
Could you do a video on your math small groups? A lot of teachers I know don't do them, and as someone who is going to be teaching next year I would love to see how you plan and differentiate your groups!
Love you're vlogs! I also have a cat named Luna! I live in Canada and am studying to be a teacher! You have so many great ideas and you make me so excited to start teaching :)
Have you ever thought of directing an interviewer to your youtube channel? I think it's a great testament to what a great teacher you truly are.
I love that you filmed your interview for us :)
Also, the interviewer said you talk fast. I didn't think you did!!! I always get told by older people that I speak fast.
Am I the only on who is looking extremely forward to your future vlogs over the summer when you begin setting up your new classroom?! You're going to need two uhauls to move your classroom things!
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OMG you are AWESOME!!! Shout out from a 20 year veteran teacher in a title 1 district. Girrrrrl you go so way over and above! I mean I gotta catch my breath just watching you. Thank you so much for all you do for those kids, that school. They are lucky to have such an amazing person teaching for them. Love, love, love the ideas I have gotten from you about classroom management and organization. Yes, us old teachers CAN learn new tricks! Thank you for sharing. I watched your video on someone who complained that a student chose to kneel at your small group. PLEASE, ignore the silliness, don't sweat the small stuff, and ROCK ON!
Michelle Elliott hahaha I feel the same way, I have to catch my breath watching her because of all the productivity! It’s very impressive
It's sad, because we know Knuckle's behavior at school is a symptom of a much bigger problem. It's nice that you had a moment that brought you back to a better place with him (for now!) When a child perpetually misbehaves, it hard to see them in any other light. Love that you filmed your phone interview. You came across knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and professional. I'd hire you in a heartbeat!
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LOVE LOVE LOVE how you put in a glimpse of the interview! I would have killed for something like this when I went through the interview process!! (I literally googled 'teacher interview' dozens of times looking for examples like this) This is gonna be sooooo helpful for so many future teachers!
Yup relationships are the most important and best part of teaching!!! 7yrs old is still so young. They all still need help learning how to be kind and regulating their emotions. 😀
I was nervous when that phone rang 😰😂😂👌🏼
Thank you so much for recording your interview! That's such a personal thing, but it was very beneficial to me as a future educator. I really enjoyed watching it and hearing some real interview questions/answers first hand!
You were responding to my email at 17:56 :) I really appreciate how thoughtful your answer was - I think we all completely understand that responding to emails takes forever! You did a great job in the interview :) ... and YES to math templates! Really loving your videos ... will you be doing videos over the summer?
Yes... you are so right! Thank you so much to everything you said, haha. I am definitely going to still be doing videos over the summer! I will still have a weekly vlog (since I do a lot of prep for my classroom and make products over the summer) along with an informational video!
I appreciate you mentioning this in your vlog b/c I was like why isn't she replying?!?! lol. ...but I also know you're a super-creative and busy teacher....i'll just continue sitting her enjoying your vids b/c it gives me so much "Life" when I feel DONE in this career. You Rock girl...just remember our Cruise are coming up!!
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I am applying for jobs on in counties adjacent to montgomery county, and have been told not to worry about the interviewer's facial expressions at all because they are SUPPOSED to be concentrating and writing things down- more writing is a good thing! I was added to the candidate pool for both of the counties I have done screening interviews with thus far- and both of my interviews were like this!
You did EXTREMELY well in your interview. Another vlog in which your passion just shines through. Really encouraging and uplifting. 💕
Your videos give so much inspiration to people who want to achieve everything they can and make their job their passion. It's very easy to say I love what I do but to fulfill that job is tough and you show the exact set example for teachers out there, your interview went amazing I'm sure you will get hired fingers crossed. Thank you for your videos they inspire me as well as everyone else!!
I'm a high school senior and I volunteer at my elementary school after school and have definitely sat on the floor with one of or most difficult students. I can relate so much. So many others just yell at him but he needs someone to listen. I wish I had more time with these kids
What good timing. I just sat down with my cup of tea. soHappy that its a super long vlog.
You are one of my top favorite teacher vloggers! I love love LOVE watching your videos 😍 & I really love how passionate you are about your job & how invested you are into the material you prep & teach as well as those fun activities to engage all of your students 😁 You are definitely a BIG inspiration to not only me but people who are looking into the education field or those who are already IN it. My dream job is to be a preschool teacher & I'm currently a TA in a preschool classroom after having experience with K-3 classrooms & I love it so much! You have definitely given me a look into what it's like to be on the other side as an actual teacher RUNNING the classroom & I couldn't be more excited for what the future holds! Thank you for being an inspiration & giving hope to those who may feel like giving up on dreams or to educators who are struggling to enjoy their careers due to stress in the classroom or whatever it may be! Thank you! ❤️
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Absolutely adore your videos! I am amazed by your dedication & perseverance week after week! ''The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.'' Cheers to a great teacher!
You're such an amazing teacher. I love seeing these real everyday moments. You're definitely an inspiration!!!
THANK YOU - for taking the time to make these very relatable and informative videos! This is the very best way to really see and understand what teachers could be doing in a better, more effective way!! I have loved the Class Dojo stories to give parents several inside the classroom 15-second videos of what we are doing! This helps them as a parent - and your videos are definitely helping other teachers. I bought your teaching portfolio - so excited about how it looks already and I'm not even done! I've been teaching for over 25 years - and moving to Indiana from North Carolina to find a new job - due to my husband's work there. It will be soooo new for me - but I absolutely love teaching!! THANK YOU AGAIN for so many of your resources that I have purchased and keep finding more to purchase!
I'm so glad I stumbled across your blog while searching for mock interview examples! I am an undergraduate and have spent the last hour watching some of your videos because your honesty and transparency about the reality of teaching is awesome! Your interview and portfolio tips will be so helpful in the next year or so, and you've definitely gained a new subscriber! Thanks for sharing your experiences!
I love your candidness. Thank you for everything you do.
Thank you so much for sharing your phone interview!!! You did amazing by the way! Its really comforting knowing that even experienced teachers get nervous. Absolutely love your older videos along with your current ones!
You should have your students stuff their folders with the newsletters, scholastic, etc. Saves you a lot of time and I am sure they are capable of doing it!
The only problem is that most of the time we don't get papers to go home until the very end of the day and they are in specials so I have to stuff them during that time... there isn't another time when they come back to have them all do it. Plus, the folders are barely wide enough to fit the papers so it actually is pretty difficult to get the papers inside without messing them all up. I have had my students do it before but it just doesn't work very well!
Pocketful of Primary love your vlog
I have recently found and subscribed to your videos...I look so forward to sitting back and watching your videos...I have so many to catch up on! But you are an inspiration to me and I am an 18 years veteran teacher!
I have a year left before I am able to teach on my own classroom. Watching your videos gives me a pretty good idea on how a good classroom should be run.
I LOVE that you showed the interview portion during the video! You gave amazing answers to questions I thought were so tough 😬 thank you for sharing! I love your vlogs!
Welcome to MCPS! You're gonna do amazing! Glad to see an awesome teacher coming to our county :)
Also, I am absolutely in love with the idea of having the various templates for the math standards available online.
Thank you so much for posting your interview!!! I live in West Africa right now and so will definitely have to be interviewing for teaching jobs for next year over the phone so it was great to get a preview of the process!
Listening to your interview Q&A were very helpful! Thanks for being open and taking the risk to put yourself out there for the world to see. You are a brave girl!
Love your mailboxes - happen to remember where they are from? Have those kiddos stuff their own Tuesday folders!!!! You work TOO hard!!! Ha! Love your videos!!!!! ❤️
I do have another vlog where I linked the mailboxes in the description! I want to say it was in the past 4 or 5 vlogs. I have had the kids stuff them before and it was AWFUL! The folders aren't very wide so it is difficult to get papers in and out and it was just too much for them unfortunately! Thank you so much... I am so happy you love my videos!
I love that you filmed the interview! I am an early childhood education major. This is my sophomore year and I am currently taking a diversity class in college. I thought it was neat to hear a question regarding diversity and I loved your response!
I love how you always have a smile on your face
Oh girl! I just came across your channel and I love it! I haven't even finished this video yet, but just watched your interview and want to mention a trick I have for nervous moments -- I used to have to speak publicly at legislative meetings that were televised, trying to pass laws in my state, and no matter how prepared I was, I would still be a bit nervous. I would keep water with me, like you, in case my throat dried out or I needed to take a moment. BUT the best thing I did, when I sat down at the meeting, I would immediately put a pen in my hand, put it to paper, and scribble until my hand stopped shaking. And with that, I found that my voice stopped shaking. I just thought I'd share in case you're ever interviewing again or if you ever need to share tips with your students. I just finished student teaching in December and am hoping to get my own classroom in the fall :)
I think your interview went great! I have an interview coming up so watching this was so helpful. I'm finishing up my first year teaching and I'm jealous at how organized you are! Hopefully I can incorporate some of that in my classroom next year!
Every weekend I look forward to these videos because they are the recharge i need to continue through my weeks of teaching. I am so happy to hear I am not the only one that feels unmotivated especially after students are disrespectful/misbehaving. It makes me feel like a failure sometimes. Thats why I definitely need videos from other teachers to recharge me!
I am so happy I found your blog. You are my #teachergoals lol I think you did well on your interview! I would be interested in every item you put in your store lol I love how you for at what you make. Can't wait for the organizational hacks video!
You did amazing Michelle :) I was nervous for you when you were being interviewed, but you were perfect!!
You sounded great in the interview! Thank you so, so much for sharing that with us. As someone who is going to be interviewing soon, it was so incredibly helpful!
Thank you for being so vulnerable, Michele!
Absolutely yes for the math templates!!! They would make my life so much easier.
Michelle, I want to let you know how much I appreciate all your videos. I am in my credential program and have 9 classes left. You are giving me so many great ideas for my future classroom. You are inspiring me and I watch your videos while studying. It motivates me to keep going and striving to be my best! I have visited your TPT store and put a big wish list together. I cannot wait to teach! Thank you again for inspiring daily and being such an amazing example!
im not quite sure why im so obsessed with your videos. but it really gives me a respect for my teachers seeing what all they have to do behind the scenes
I would love those math templates...super handy! I laughed so hard when you mentioned stuff having the margins cut off. When our district's 3rd grade bilingual facilitator makes resources, she always uses Word and it drives me crazy. It's like, "Get with the times and upgrade to PowerPoint....and change that hideous font (Times New Roman/Comic Sans)." LOL...
Did you mention your channel or TPT store for your phone interview? You did such a great job answering questions, I smiled the whole time like, "She has definitely got this in the bag"! How does your current Principal feel about you leaving?
i honestly binge watch your channel and watch through the whole thing😂
I fell in love with these vlogs. You are truly an inspiration to me and you show how hard it is to be a teacher. Since I found you, I have been totally binge watching these vlogs. Please keep posting more videos and keep up with your hard work!
Oh em geeeeee!!! My heart was racing for you during your interview!! haha I could tell you were nervous but you killed it! You DO talk fast but to me that shows how quickly you are able to process information. you are quick! and i love it!
I teach in MCPS! You really nailed the interview, I'm sure you'll get hired! Love that an amazing teacher is joining us. :)
I work in Montgomery County as a second grade teacher at a title one school!! I love it! If you have any questions about schools or our system, please dm me! Good luck in your interview process!!
Obsessed with your videos!! You inspire me and are so down to earth and relatable! Lucky to have found your vlogs, learning so much as an aspiring teacher from them! Xoxo
Awesome interview and week Michelle! Have everything crossed for you!
That is why you are exhausted. No spring break. Yikes! You need that to rejuvenate until the end of the year.
I live in Australia and am in grade 11 and these vlogs make me so keen to be a teacher!
Good luck with everything! You seem like such a wonderful and thoughtful teacher and young lady. I have been teaching for ten years and am moving to a different county next year and am super excited/nervous. Change can be a good thing, but I'm still nervous.
Loved the video Michelle 👌🏻 it did not feel like an hour video! 😄 I wanted to watch some more 😄
1. Thank you for this open and honest video!
2. I am confident you are going to get this job! You did great!
3. This hour was the highlight of my day!
God is faithful! it's awesome when you find that large of an amount of money...awesome vlog as usual😊 the interview section was so good!! 👌 why are you worried? she said you did good and would be a great fit 😊
Thank you so much for all you do. I am currently looking for a new teaching job so this video really was helpful. Keep up the great work.
You do your best and let God do the Rest! Take a deep breathe and you will do fine!
I transferred to MCPS two years ago and it was funny to see that they asked you the SAME questions!! You did a great job with your interview. I'm sure they will hire you! Good luck!!! =)
Mishi0719 Do you recommend it? was it a great choice?
The Uptownflavor Network I definitely do! I came from a neighboring county that was a bit chaotic so I really enjoy working for MCPS. They definitely provide us with a lot of support and things are more organized. It's not perfect but I feel supported and secure working there as opposed to my previous county.
Mishi0719 cool...I'm pre qualified for MoCo and while it will be a pay cut from a neighboring district I am hoping that it is a better fit for my teaching style.
also, any recommended schools I should interview at?
That's great that your pre-qualified! Congrats!! =)
I think it all depends on the type of school you would like to work at. If you'd prefer to work at a Title 1 school, you could research the title 1 school in the area you would like to work in and email the principals. It doesn't hurt to ask if they have openings and/or when they will begin interviewing. I'm not sure if all the school openings are posted online yet but I do know that principals have been going to job fairs to hire the voluntary/involuntary transfers since they have to be placed first. When I was interviewing, I had an open contract so I interviewed in April I think but I was open to working anywhere in MoCo. Is there a specific area in MoCo that you want to stay in ?
Awesome hour long vid to watch while doing Saturday's chores 🤙🏼
Thank you for recording some of the interview!! So exciting! That's why I always watch your vlogs. And basically the interviewer said that you've got the job!
Can you do a video on how you handle report cards pls. How you organize yourself to be most efficient.
Make the sink or swim game!!! I would love that it sounds so fun and engaging
Yessssss the best part of my Sunday!! Sitting on the couch drinking coffee while watching your video. Your hair looks so good btw!! Did I miss the vlog where you talk about where/why you're moving?
Am shocked that a teacher would have to "swipe in!" They do SO much work outside of school, so what does it matter if they are a few minutes late?
Thank you so much for including your interview. As a future teacher this helped me so much!
I also love the "Sink or Swim" game! You could also use it for vocabulary practice!
I am currently in my last few weeks of my final teaching practicum, and honestly your videos have helped me so much! I use so many of your ideas, and I look forward to every video you post. I completely relate when you were talking about how exhausting it is looking for the smallest positive things that your kids with behavior are doing, a lot of my kids also have behaviors and it is really difficult. However, on a more positive note it looks like your interview went awesome! Super happy for you :) Thank-you for being such a great role model!
Congrats!!! Hope you get the new job!
That diverse question is tough!!
Teacher support from Serbia! ☺ I'm a new subscriber, looove your vlogs and other stuff! xoxo
Im not a teacher but I love your vlogs I just recently found you and im addicted I love watching when im about to go to sleep idk why lol but im so glad I found these vlogs
I did Salt in His Shoes last week and we are working on graphing too...funny! I am loving Rooted in Reading. Thanks for the suggestion!! My kids could not get enough of MJ!
I love your new desktop L👀K! I'm wondering where you store your teacher manuals and resources? My desk is overcrowded because all those resources take up so much room!
You did a great job in your interview!!! I would buy your templates for every class, especially math!!! 😊
I think that your interview seemed to go very well, at least from the feedback you got. I'm sure your principal will give you a positive reference. Are you moving for your boyfriend's work or to be closer to family, or just for a general change?
Thank you so much! I am moving mostly so my boyfriend can find a job in D.C. but I also want a general change!
I look SO FORWARD to these videos!!! I work as a teacher in early education. Your videos are so encouraging and real. It's comforting knowing that others struggle in similar ways. We will get through the tough times, and videos like yours totally help with that! I have a questions too. I was wondering about your staff relationships. Do you get along with your team teachers and other staff? Do you hang out during lunch breaks, or recess, or any other down time during PDs or anything? I love the relationships I have with my coworkers. Wondering if you do too :)
Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes, we definitely all struggle in similar ways! My staff relationships are great! But a lot of the teachers in my school eat in their rooms rather than in the teacher lounge... first of all, the actual lounge is on the opposite side of the school. My team teachers (and I) like to eat in our rooms so we can get stuff done during our lunch time. We definitely hang out and talk at recess and during PDs though! But we like to just close our doors and get stuff done (they always leave right at 3:45) sometimes! Hopefully that makes sense! It's like... we love each other, but we are also really busy and need to just get it done!
28:31 I love catching cats in weird positions.
You did a great job in the interview!!!
I wish I had half your energy!! girl I dont know how you even get to respond to emails.
Another great video, thanks for sharing Michelle. I was curious, why don't you let your kids stuff their own folders or have one student do that as a job, just to save you some time? Im a first grade teacher, and I have a student that does it for me. Just a thought! Willl you vlog during your cruise? I cant imagine not having a spring break, oh my word. Mine was this past week, and I really needed it! No wonder you are exhausted. Do you get out of school in May or June? We go to June 19th this year due to snow days. Have a great week, good Easter, and God Bless you !
I do have students help me from time to time but it really just depends on the week! This week, I had a professional day on Monday so I had time to do it myself. Some weeks, we literally won't get the papers we need until 2:30 in the afternoon on Tuesday. My students are in special at that time and there's not enough time before dismissal when they come back so I have to stuff them. Hopefully that makes sense! When I can though I do have kids help me! I am definitely going to vlog during my cruise! I am definitely in need of a spring break! Our last day of school for students is June 14th and June 15th for teachers! Ugh! Have a great week as well and happy early Easter!
Wow! Are you transferring to Montgomery County Maryland? I live super close! She was right, very diverse student backgrounds here.
I LOVE that you use the dry erase sleeves to save the trees. But I DO miss that smell of when they used to make copies with the glue on top. Back in the 80's. It had a distinct smell that I can still remember but haven't smelled in over 20 years!
Sounded to me like your interviewer really liked you. Awesome job! Love your new hair color! Sending your package Monday!
Thank you so much Pam! When I went back and watched my interview video I felt better than I did right after it... but there were still times I was cringing at my answers 😂 Thank you so, so much! You are the sweetest!
Hope you are feeling ok! Your hair looks beautiful.
I would love to see you do outfits of the day with your vlogs, you are always dressed so cute!
Thank you for giving of your time to make these videos, they are so helpful, I don't know how you do it. :-)
Hi Michelle, I would really like to have your math templates. I hope you will eventually put them in your TPT store. Thanks!!
I had an interview on Wednesday too! I got an offer to be the new resource teacher at one of our smaller schools that has just kindergarten and 1st. I will be jumping down from teaching 3rd. You did awesome during your interview. I think there were good vibes on that day and it will continue with you until you can interview at the actual schools. Good luck!
I absolutely LOVE your vlog!!!😍😍😍 In currently in school to be a teacher and I was wondering if you had a video that details what is your student data binder?
You honestly really don't need to worry about answering our comments and so forth. We totally understand the fact that you have a whole lot of other things needed to get done . Take time for yourself and boyfriend as well as your class , then deal with other social media things later . I am sure you will succeed with your interviews , you are an amazing teacher !!! 😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️
Oh and BTW I totally will not judge you for making labels a part of the teacher 3 . Incredible interview !!!
I understand your frustration about badly behaved kids. Cause then there are those kids who are always really good behavior wise and they need/want/deserve attention as well but bad behavior needs your attention as well. Sometimes I would behave worse due to lack of attention .
Could you do a video on your math small groups? A lot of teachers I know don't do them, and as someone who is going to be teaching next year I would love to see how you plan and differentiate your groups!
What do you create your worksheets on? (i.e powerpoint, pages, word)
I create all my products on PowerPoint! Thanks for asking!
Needed this.. thank you!
We learned that in screener interviews, the interviewer is trained to not give facial expressions
Where do you store all this stuff that you buy? I am always at a loss for storage!
You did GREAT on your interview! That is awesome that you recorded it and you can reflect on it!
Love you're vlogs! I also have a cat named Luna! I live in Canada and am studying to be a teacher! You have so many great ideas and you make me so excited to start teaching :)