Explore every episode of the podcast Substitute Teachers Lounge
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Substitute Teachers Making Frontline Work to Their Advantage | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:16:57 | |
Ever wondered how some substitute teachers consistently land the best assignments while others struggle? Join us in this episode of Substitute Teachers Lounge as we reveal the secrets to securing substitute teaching jobs with lightning speed, using tools like Frontline, Jobulator, and SubAlert. I'll recount my own thrilling experience of nabbing a coveted position within seconds of it going live. s and dive into practical solutions that can give you a competitive edge. | |||
| Stuff Substitute Teachers Will Forget First Week Back | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:18:36 | |
Ever wondered what essential items you might be missing in your substitute teacher’s bag? Join me this week on Substitute Teacher's Lounge, where I uncover practical and mindset-related essentials inspired by my wife's hiking and biking groups. | |||
| Navigating the High School Homestretch | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:13:18 | |
As we count down the days to summer, the importance of communication and planning cannot be overstated. I'll guide you through the do's and don'ts of securing our future roles as substitute teachers, alongside the pragmatic steps to ensure we're top of the list for the coming academic year. But it's not all logistics; the soul of the school is its people. I delve into the art of rebuilding relationships with both educators and pupils, championing genuine interactions that go beyond a simple 'hello'. From unexpected donuts in the teachers' lounge to our very own Substitute Teachers Lounge online, it's all about fostering a community that thrives on support and shared wisdom. Together, let's make this final act of the school year one that resonates with connection and purpose. | |||
| Is It Time for Kangaroo Courts in the Classroom? | 23 Jul 2022 | 00:12:32 | |
Should we allow student discipline to be decided by fellow students? | |||
| Next-Level Substitute Teacher or Just Getting By? | 16 Jul 2022 | 00:23:03 | |
What should you be doing to become a top level substitute teacher? | |||
| Former Student Shares Personal Bullying Experiences | 09 Jul 2022 | 00:23:08 | |
A former student discusses bullying in school. How should substitute teachers react to this information? | |||
| The Most Misbehaved Students I've Ever Met | 02 Jul 2022 | 00:24:43 | |
How should substitute teachers handle the chronic problem students? | |||
| Please, Not Another Bully | 25 Jun 2022 | 00:24:15 | |
How should substitute teachers best use their training concerning bullying in school? | |||
| Substitute Teacher Summer Shopping List 2022 Style | 18 Jun 2022 | 00:25:26 | |
Make sure you buy these items so that you're ready for August. | |||
| Do Substitute Teachers Know How to Apologize? | 11 Jun 2022 | 00:10:17 | |
Have you ever apologized to a student? Here's some reasons why you should. | |||
| Reworking Your Substitute Teacher Opening Statement | 04 Jun 2022 | 00:10:35 | |
What words should you say to a group of students you're meeting for the first time? | |||
| Keeping Substitute Teachers as Prepared as Possible for Extreme Situations | 27 May 2022 | 00:23:02 | |
How can substitute teachers better their preparation for dealing with traumatic events? Our prayers are with Uvalde. | |||
| Substitute Teacher EOY Discipline Flashback | 21 May 2022 | 00:20:55 | |
How did substitute teachers handle discipline last year, and how can they improve? | |||
| No More Mr Nice Guy for This Substitute Teacher | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:16:43 | |
The landscape of teaching is one of constant evolution, and nowhere is this more evident than in my own experiences as a substitute teacher. My journey through the educational system has led me to a crossroads: to maintain an approachable, friendly persona, or to adopt a sterner, more formal demeanor in the face of shifting student behaviors. It's a candid exploration of how the subtleties of respect and discipline play out in the modern classroom, and the internal debate that rages within any educator who has felt their kindness mistaken for weakness. As a volleyball coach, the parallels between coaching and teaching are striking, and they've offered me unique insights into how authority, when wielded with care, can be the cornerstone of both leadership and learning. | |||
| Substitute Teacher Wind-Down: Taking Stuff from the Classroom | 14 May 2022 | 00:20:39 | |
What should a substitute teacher take from the classroom? | |||
| Are Substitute Teachers Treating All Students Equally? | 07 May 2022 | 00:20:05 | |
Are we ever guilty of stereotyping, consciously or subconsciously? | |||
| Are You Really Ready to Be a Substitute Teacher? | 30 Apr 2022 | 00:20:10 | |
Do you have what it takes to be a substitute teacher? | |||
| When Substitute Teachers Lose Their Spark | 23 Apr 2022 | 00:20:34 | |
How do substitute teachers stay motivated? | |||
| Substitute Teacher Strategy: Tough vs. Chill | 16 Apr 2022 | 00:20:30 | |
Which substitute teacher attitude produces the best results? | |||
| Substitute Teachers Are More Important Than Teachers | 09 Apr 2022 | 00:20:11 | |
What do substitute teachers have to deal with that teachers don't? | |||
| Teachers Are More Important Than Substitute Teachers | 02 Apr 2022 | 00:20:32 | |
What do teachers have to deal with that substitute teachers don't? | |||
| Things I Shouldn't Have Done As a Substitute Teacher | 26 Mar 2022 | 00:25:27 | |
Do you ever feel bad about decisions you had to make as a substitute teacher? | |||
| Negative Substitute Teachers Keep Things Interesting | 19 Mar 2022 | 00:25:24 | |
Can substitute teachers have a chip on their shoulders? | |||
| How Substitute Teachers Should Use a Snitch | 12 Mar 2022 | 00:25:30 | |
What about those students who become your informers? Is that okay? | |||
| Exchange Student Romy Shares Her Thoughts about Schools and Teachers | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:12:04 | |
Ever wonder what an exchange student thinks about their time in American high schools compared to their education back home? Grab your earbuds and join me, Greg Collins, as I sit down with Romy, a vibrant German exchange student who's navigating the halls of high school on this side of the Atlantic. | |||
| I Quit Substitute Teaching -- Wanna Know Why? | 05 Mar 2022 | 00:25:14 | |
Are there ever reasons to quit (or not quit) substitute teaching? | |||
| Substitute Teacher Marketing; What Is It? Do I Have It? | 26 Feb 2022 | 00:23:38 | |
How do you market yourself as a substitute teacher to administration, teachers, and students? | |||
| Dumb Things Substitute Teachers Should and Shouldn’t Do | 19 Feb 2022 | 00:24:33 | |
What happens when you do something dumb as a substitute teacher? Embarrassed? Mad? | |||
| The Judgmental Substitute Teacher | 12 Feb 2022 | 00:24:00 | |
Are substitute teachers ever guilty of being judgmental? Is it okay when they are? | |||
| Substitute Teacher Disagreements - The Hot Topics | 05 Feb 2022 | 00:25:02 | |
Let's have some substitute teacher discussions - nothing is off limits. | |||
| The Substitute Teacher Detective - How to Find Out Stuff | 29 Jan 2022 | 00:26:01 | |
What steps can you take after you pick up a substitute teacher job to make sure you know what to expect? | |||
| Found in the Substitute Teacher Suggestion Box | 22 Jan 2022 | 00:24:30 | |
If you had a substitute teacher suggestion box, what would be inside? | |||
| Handling Covid Mindset in the Classroom | 15 Jan 2022 | 00:25:26 | |
Students will disagree about how the Covid pandemic should be handled. What is the substitute teacher's responsibility? | |||
| Students Won't Change; Should Teachers? | 08 Jan 2022 | 00:25:51 | |
How much should teachers change based on their students? | |||
| Teachers Working Extra at Home - A Must-Do in '22? | 01 Jan 2022 | 00:16:15 | |
Is doing teacher work at home a smart thing to do? | |||
| The Impact of Smartphone Distractions on Academic Focus | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:16:21 | |
Navigating the controversial arena of smartphones in academic settings, we dissect the myriad teacher responses to these pocket-sized disruptors. Can texting and tweets find harmony with the age-old mission of education? I argue that the answer isn't as straightforward as a blanket ban. By exploring the nuanced issue of individual student behavior and responsible device usage, the conversation shifts—from a focus on sweeping restrictions to a more personalized approach that honors both the evolving communication landscape and the timeless pursuit of knowledge. Tune in for insights that challenge the status quo and redefine what it means to be "focused" in today's connected classroom. | |||
| Does Walking Fast Make You a Good Teacher? | 26 Dec 2021 | 00:15:46 | |
Are you really busier than everybody else, or do you just want them to think you are? | |||
| Tis the Season for Substitute Teachers to Get Gifts | 19 Dec 2021 | 00:14:43 | |
It's the holidays! Is it better to receive or give? | |||
| Substitute Teacher’s Perfect Job Application | 12 Dec 2021 | 00:22:31 | |
There are ways to make you job application rise to the top of the stack. | |||
| What If Teachers Look Down on Substitute Teachers? | 05 Dec 2021 | 00:26:08 | |
If you feel intimidated by regular teachers, what should you do? | |||
| Ultimatums Make Substitute Teacher Life Easier | 28 Nov 2021 | 00:25:29 | |
There comes a time when a substitute teacher must issue an ultimatum to a student. What should it be and how should it be handled? | |||
| Substitute Teachers Ditching the Lesson Plan! | 21 Nov 2021 | 00:24:40 | |
Is it advisable in certain situations for substitute teachers to ignore the teacher's lesson plans? | |||
| Should Substitute Teachers Be Personable, or Personal? | 14 Nov 2021 | 00:23:22 | |
As a substitute teacher, is it okay to be both personable and personal? | |||
| Substitute Teacher Leverage and When Not to Use It | 07 Nov 2021 | 00:25:08 | |
As you build your reputation as a substitute teacher, you'll going to gain some leverage. This could prove to put you in a situation where you'll have to make some tough decisions. | |||
| Substitute Teacher: Babysitter, Interactor, or Mesmerizer? | 31 Oct 2021 | 00:24:10 | |
What are tips you can use to substitute teach, whether your style is babysitter, interactor, or mesmerizer? | |||
| Substitute Teacher vs. The Bad Class | 24 Oct 2021 | 00:24:08 | |
What happens when you have to substitute teach a more challenging class? | |||
| Rational Choices in the Heat of Emotion: Substitute Teaching and Social Media | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:17:05 | |
Ever found yourself caught between the heart and the head when making a decision? This episode wanders through the labyrinth of emotional versus rational choices, particularly in the often unpredictable realm of substitute teaching and the wild west of online social spaces. We dissect the Substitute Teacher's Lounge Facebook group's penchant for anonymity and its impact on shared stories. I don't just muse over the content; I throw down the gauntlet, challenging educators to step into the light with their positive tales with the same gusto as they do their grievances. As we navigate these tales, we consider the far-reaching consequences of our decisions, be they in the throes of a classroom or the tension of a timeshare pitch. | |||
| Substitute Teachers Shouldn’t Say That! | 17 Oct 2021 | 00:24:27 | |
Are there things we say to students that we shouldn't? | |||
| Online Resources Substitute Teachers Have Forgotten | 10 Oct 2021 | 00:23:01 | |
These resources will help to teach students without distraction and track their progress. | |||
| Teaching ACT Tips (and Gripes) to Students | 03 Oct 2021 | 00:25:27 | |
The best student strategies for the ACT test no longer involve content -- they involve question format and statistical patterns. | |||