So much sh..t to go through to be finally able to stand in front of a bunch of teenangers and be abused by them 😂

Im a economic background so which kind of pgce i apply?

All your videos are great btw are you the one in University of Worcester advertisement video. One more question. How far is your school where you work and how do you commute.

I have interview on monday d&t and have to do a 10 minute starter activity, feel very stressed

Hi Sophia, I am thinking of becoming a secondary school science teacher. Could you make a video on pros and cons and routes getting into teaching and just an overview of life as a teacher on a daily basis.

Great vid. Thanks

how are you

Thank you for this, starting my first placement tomorrow x

This is fantastic advice Sophia, thank you for your help and I hope you are still able to make future videos. I love the statement about not leaving anyone behind, because it's so easy to do. But my best experiences was when my pe teacher ran with me as the slowest boy at the back and kept pushing me to finish. Yes, it's great to win as an individual but life is a team win as well. We are only as fast as our slowest team mate so nobody can be left behind. Hope you are still in the game of school life, all the best!

Thank you - what grade did you get at the end?

I start my PGCE secondary science next Monday. I'm already overwhelmed with the pre reading, knowledge pre requisite revision and how to organise the evidence folder. But I'm so glad I've watched your videos and thank you for taking the time to make the content.

I've got a question. When you collect students work to match the TS Criteria, do you take one example from each placement school and then you decide which one to submit? Or how many pieces of evidence is advisable to submit per standard? Thanks

You are amazing! Thanks for this! Very useful!!

I'm starting my PGCE Scitt in 2 weeks time ( age 41!) 18 yearsbof expereixne in classroms as a HLTa/Teacher. I feel like this year will be like " welcome to the out of your comfy zone year" 😢. It sounds quite busy !

Really well thought out plans. I like that you explain your thought process, for example, when the answer questions while you are teaching, therefore include children in teacher led lessons

How to observe a Maths Lesson?

Hi I am still in my 2nd year of Uni. I would like to go for a teaching career. In terms of PowerPoint and worksheet and test papers are they already made so all teachers can use it in the same school or every teachers has to make on their own ?

Which online platform do you use for setting homework?

Super helpful! Thank you!

Thank you!

Thank you for this enlightening video 💙

I have just moved England and applied for my QTS with PGCE. And I have been offered a place. Holding my Masters degree from Pakistan when English is not my first language, how difficult it would be for me? Feeling under confident because my English Language is basic.

Overwhelmed 😫 but thanks for the tips.

Great video, really helpful ❤

Thanks a lot

Your videos are so helpful. I really appreciate your good deeds towards teaching professionals. I am about to start my PGCE secondary at the University of Manchester in September 2024. I keep watching your tips and experience, and it is fascinating that you have made progress within 3 years of being a head of subject. Congratulations on your achievement 🎉❤ It would have been so helpful if you could please make videos on your insight of us8ng ChatGPT to prep lesson planning and classroom material. Also, i would like to request that you please make a video on how you prepare class lecture, what type of lecture you normally use while ceturing such as ppt slides, etc. Thanks!

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Thank you so, so much!

Just wanted to say that I'm really glad I found your channel. Your videos are really inspirational and fill me with hope for my upcoming PGCE and career change to secondary teaching. I know exactly where to head if I'm feeling stuck or need help with organisation/work load. I also appreciate your calm nature and positive attitude which make these a pleasure to watch and make me feel calm and positive in turn! :)

Hello I am looking forward to study and work in the United Kingdom . Please give me some advice on the teaching career path

Thanks Sofia, this video is so real and clearly articulates the challenges faced by teachers and how much of a mental load we carry for our students. Thank you for your honesty and all of what you said resonates strongly. I can sense your teacher-guilt (for want of a better term) at not being able to meet the needs of all students, all the time but I'm sure your students will take from your lessons a sense of having a passionate teacher who genuinely cares for them, their well-being and their progress.

Hi Sofia, I'm a secondary Science teacher (Chemistry) in Australia. Thanks for another useful video. I'm off to check out Notion thank you for the tip. Yes email is a challenge! I have a similar system to you however after processing my emails I either delete (if I don't need to keep), archive (if I might need the info for later, my archive is searchable) and I leave in my inbox only emails that need to be actioned. This way the inbox is a mini to-do list. Once actioned emails are either archived or deleted. Have a great day!

Could you do a video on paperflow, and parent teacher conference, calling parents.

I am a UK teacher too in secondary school in England, I teach maths and computer science

Wonderful advice. I appreciate that you are helping us teachers. I hope you end up in teacher therapy youtube channel and share your experiences in Uk.

It is very difficult, but for some reason I love teaching. Isn’t that weird?

Thanks for another great video Sophia. Hope you are keeping well. As a fellow middle leader, I am looking forward to hearing more about how you manage workloads and priorities across the department.

It’s a delight to watch your videos, you transmit a very peaceful energy and it really helps me get motivated to take things slowly as a secondary- school teacher in Spain. Sending love your way ❤

So lovely to see another video from you, Sophia!

Could you do a video about your roles as a HOD and what your job consists of maybe?x

I love your videos! They are so informative ❤ could you please share with us the main duties for HOD and how the week go in general!

Is it possible to do a PGCE in chemistry (I’m assuming I will teach all sciences tbh) to become a part time tutor? ☺️ I feel I have a desire to teach in some aspect but the behavioural aspect may not be sustainable long term ✨

I’m interested in this course

Thanks a bunch. You're a blessing.❤

I'm so glad you're back! Hope you're having a good start!

How did you decide on notion?

this was really interesting and helpful! i’m starting my PGCE in secondary chemistry this month, i’m sure i’ll find implementing your advice very useful 💗 thank you!

Thanks for the video! How long did it take you to become Head of Biology?

Your videos are super informative and are sooo appreciated!! I'm a new HOD this year at a new school and this handbook is perfect!! would love to see a copy of it and the feedback policy! ♥

Could you please suggest me a good stationary pack that a teacher need