I Need You, Teachers!
Do you want to grow in effectiveness and develop strong instructional practice habits?
Then, keep reading.
Education is all about communication and collaboration. Without these two key levers, stakeholders cannot become their best so that students can succeed in and out of the classroom.
How do we do this?
Get a mentor. Grab a coach. Log in to a webinar. Join a twitter chat. CONNECT.CONNECT.CONNECT!
Where do I get a mentor?
School districts provide mentoring for new teachers, often in their first three years. But, they might need someone who can pour in more time and effort to help them gain momentum in their classroom effectiveness.
Teachers who do not fall into this new teacher category might need help too!
Reach out to your grade level leader and ask for help. Snag your facilitator, dean or school based coach for additional help. Or… <drum roll please>
Reach Out To Me!
I have been teaching at the elementary level for a decade and coaching middle to high school teachers for the last half decade. If you’re in Charlotte, NC or a surrounding city I can be with you in person when you need it most. If you are not, HAVE NO FEAR. I am only a call, text, vox or Skype call/Google hang out away. Thank goodness for virtual connectedness!
I can’t afford a mentor. What are my options?
First, its not a good idea to not reach out for help in fear you can’t afford it. Many coaches work with you in your price range. Your school can sponsor you to help offset costs. Or grab a few colleagues and go in on a deal together. Your school might just want to bring someone in if enough teachers are interested so start asking around and formulating a plan. You want to make sure that your needs are met, so decide what help you need and solicit help in that area rather than finding a one size fits all PD.
How do I figure out what I need help with most?
Look at your performance evaluations, where do you score the lowest? Or, what is your biggest pain each and every day? Shoot me an email ([email protected]) and we can sort out what prioritized area you need to work on and put a game plan together for attending a webinar for PD, chatting 1:1 to lesson plan, live skype or video submission for lesson delivery feedback, and scheduling a coaching call.
Regardless of whether or not you choose to invest in your own development by hiring a coach, finding out your pain points and seeking assistance from those in your school building are absolutely necessary steps in moving forward. If you have done these two things and feel you could benefit from individualized help, Q/A, or a brainstorming session grab a time slot on my calendar here for a FREE 20 minute Skype or Google Hang out call.
You have nothing to lose but to get better and gain a clear focus.
What is holding you back from developing into your full potential?
About the author, Gretchen
I am a teacher trainer and coach. Working elbow to elbow with teachers and teacher leaders to ensure instructional proficiency and student achievement soar lights me up. We have a real need in our nation for strong educators to remain in the field. My blog, book, podcast, courses and instructional materials are geared towards empowering teachers (and those that lead them) to receive the support needed to grow and thrive today, tomorrow and always.