Become the go-to substitute teacher that every school district is searching for.
Ask any school administrator: a top-notch substitute teacher is golden, and this book gives you the Midas touch. Substitute Teaching from A to Z is a one-stop resource, whether you’re a full-timer, just breaking in, or starting out as a career educator. Reinforced with true life tales from real substitute teachers and the stories of how they solved their biggest challenges, this book is a comprehensive guide written by a veteran teaching expert who specializes in training subs.
You'll learn insider tricks on how to:
Show school administrators you have the right stuff for the job
Choose the most appropriate grades, subjects, and school districts for you
Forge great relationships with everyone you work with
Land the best classroom assignments
Face a new class with confidence
Maintain discipline, work without a lesson plan, and much more
Details: This is a great book for someone beginning to sub. It had some excellent ideas on how to manage the classroom (which is always one of the biggest fears). The "extra time" ideas are fun and creative and there are pleanty of good printable worksheets. All in all, and excellent addition to your library.
Review Summary: Does what it says
Date: 2008-09-16
Details: This book delivers everything it promises. It is detailed, easy to read, and comprehensive. I recommend this book to new substitute teachers who are unsure about what they are getting themselves into.
Review Summary: Not for high school substitutes
Date: 2008-09-07
Details: From the description it is not clear as to whether this is a substitute book for elementary or high school. It is GREAT for elementary teachers and some of the information is applicable to both. But, for the most part, I found it inadequate for high school substitute teaching.
Review Summary: Great Guide for Substitutes
Date: 2008-08-08
Details: This book gave a lot of tips for being an effective substitute teacher. It is chuckful of interesting tidbits to help newbies in the field. I particularly liked that the professional standpoint that it took on how to make a good name for yourself as a substitute teacher. It is a very positive book. It is easy to read because the writer does not talk above you or at you rather at your level. Nor is it like the typical self help books that tend to drive the reader into overload with all sorts of new information. I would say it is more along the lines of reasoning and wisdom when it comes to teaching children. I appreciated the perspectives that Barbara offered in her book. They gave a lot of food for thought. I enjoyed reading it.
Review Summary: The BEST book on substitute teaching that I have found!
Date: 2008-05-04
Details: This is by far the best book to get you started or keep you inspired as a SUB. It has both serious and light-hearted advice that is practical and easy to implement. Lots of life lessons learned by the author are related in a simple way so that you feel as if you are chatting with an experienced teacher who is giving you all the best secrets they have. Loved it!
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