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@wshelby83 4 күн бұрын
I have an associate and soon to have a bachelors degree in nursing. I want to become a teacher. Would you recommend getting my masters in elementary education or get another bachelors (in elementary education)?
@janivemerritt3055 8 күн бұрын
I'm interested to becoming a Paraprofessional working in special education, and I was wondering what the best study material method will be I thought order a book from amazon
@ralphnestorowicz4934 8 күн бұрын
Know you boundaries but also remember that you’re an equal
@ralphnestorowicz4934 8 күн бұрын
One thing I also like to say it is our classroom we are both equal adults and you treat us the same way. Degree or not it doesn’t matter
@ralphnestorowicz4934 8 күн бұрын
Um i love doing this stuff. So not doing the lesson plan and other stuff is a bigger con to me than doing it
@JohnDeans-v9f 12 күн бұрын
I subscribed to your channel I love it so far so Good I like it
@_lovelykristen 11 күн бұрын
@@JohnDeans-v9f Hiii. Glad to have you here!
@crystalb320 12 күн бұрын
Those light up clouds are adorable! You did such an amazing job in your classroom!
@crystalb320 12 күн бұрын
Hi Kristen! I'm a new subscriber. Thank you so much for your videos! I just found your videos today and love them! Have an amazing and blessed school year!
@_lovelykristen 11 күн бұрын
@@crystalb320 Hiii. Glad to have you here. I’m happy I can be an inspiration. Thank you 🫶🏽🫶🏽
@zakstell7305 13 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video. I have a question . How to become certified teacher?
@vishuddhavibes 13 күн бұрын
God Bless you Ms/Mrs.Leonard 🫶🏼 definitely needed to see this one
@TooJesT1 13 күн бұрын
beyond helpful. ty so much
@teacherof20 13 күн бұрын
Cute! Have a great year! ❤❤
@_lovelykristen 11 күн бұрын
@@teacherof20 Thank you 🫶🏽🫶🏽
@ChrissyHad 13 күн бұрын
Have a great year!!
@_lovelykristen 11 күн бұрын
@@ChrissyHad 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
@teachloveinspire561 13 күн бұрын
Wishing you a low stress and successful school year :)
@_lovelykristen 11 күн бұрын
@@teachloveinspire561 Thank you 🫶🏽🫶🏽
@ColoringforComfort 13 күн бұрын
Your classroom is really coming together. Great work.
@_lovelykristen 13 күн бұрын
@@ColoringforComfort Thank you! I appreciate it 🫶🏽
@teacherof20 15 күн бұрын
I hear you! A lot to do and not enough time ❤ Thankful you have your sweet mom and aunt to help!
@_lovelykristen 15 күн бұрын
@@teacherof20 Yes! So thankful for them! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
@kimberlymatuguinas6744 15 күн бұрын
I love your videos❤ You are awesome. I just got hired as para professional this year and I learned a lot just watching your videos. Thank you ❤
@_lovelykristen 15 күн бұрын
Thank you 🥹 Congratulations! I’m glad my videos were able to help you. Thanks for following along 💕 Wishing you the best on the new job!
@walkwithkey 15 күн бұрын
Congratulations 🎉🎉
@_lovelykristen 15 күн бұрын
Thank you! 💕
@PrincessYonna1 20 күн бұрын
I have a question. I’m not a para I was hired as sub teacher. Do I take jobs with para in the description or only the sub jobs
@_lovelykristen 19 күн бұрын
@@PrincessYonna1 Hey. When I subbed, I picked up jobs for paras too with an understanding that I would get paid less than if I pick up for a certified teacher.
@HernameisSAFFA 22 күн бұрын
Great video!
@_lovelykristen 20 күн бұрын
@@HernameisSAFFA Thank you! 💕
@sayitaintso56 25 күн бұрын
As a para did you have to attend Professional Development Days?
@_lovelykristen 25 күн бұрын
@@sayitaintso56 I literally can’t remember any.
@jessicaoliver9099 26 күн бұрын
Just found your channel. I just decided I wanted to start this journey. I worked with littles for years and want to become a paraprofessional.
@_lovelykristen 25 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! That’s great. I hope all goes well 🙏🏽💕
@kitaainspires3018 27 күн бұрын
Great video
@_lovelykristen 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching 💕
@SimplyJennshops Ай бұрын
Im nervous about the GACE test, does anyone have any tips or aids im especially worried about the math.
@_lovelykristen Ай бұрын
I purchased the practice exams for both parts of the elementary GACE. They helped me some. Then I of course reviewed all of my notes from my courses. I would recommend looking up videos to see what other resources people recommend.
@LivingAsLisha Ай бұрын
Welcome to first grade!! Quick question: do you have a sister on YT?👀
@_lovelykristen Ай бұрын
Thank you 🫶🏽🫶🏽 I don’t have a sister lol.
@LivingAsLisha Ай бұрын
@@_lovelykristen you resemble @MsVaugnTV. That’s why I asked
@carlatowns6942 Ай бұрын
Congrats and welcome back to the classroom! I also find the stickers a little tacky. A little Goo-gone will take them right off. Wishing you a wonderful year!
@_lovelykristen Ай бұрын
Right! Lol. Most likely will be taking those off 😂 Thank you! 💕💕
@debbiephillips6809 Ай бұрын
Congratulations! Your videos are inspiring for me as an educator. That is so different having only large tables, as we have small desks for each person at the school where I work. I enjoy following your journey! 🤍
@_lovelykristen Ай бұрын
Thank you! I honestly was hoping I would have desks lol. The tables are cool, but I feel like you can do more with desks. Thanks for watching and following along 💕💕
@dilyswt Ай бұрын
Great video! One quick suggestion. It looks like you might have room at the tables for three children's chairs on the length of each table (no chairs on the width). This would mean you still have groups of six but no children would have their back to the board, at least for the front three tables. Hope this isn't overstepping and helps. Have a great year.
@_lovelykristen Ай бұрын
@@dilyswt Thank you. That’s definitely something to take into consideration. I’ll play around with that idea and see. I appreciate the suggestion.
@teacherof20 Ай бұрын
Aw congratulations! First grade is the best! I think it will be a good transition for you since you taught kinder last year! Just liked video and subscribed!! Have a blessed year! 💖💖💖
@_lovelykristen Ай бұрын
@@teacherof20 Thank you. Glad to have you follow along 💕
@brittanyp.3895 Ай бұрын
Congrats 🎉 excited to follow your journey again, especially since this is the grade level I would like to teach ❤️ what study material did you use for the GACE/teacher certification exam?
@_lovelykristen Ай бұрын
Thank you. Happy to have you follow along 💕 I purchased the practice exams for both parts on the GACE website. Then I reviewed important topics/notes from my courses.
@ColoringforComfort Ай бұрын
Congratulations. I know you are going to have a great school year.
@_lovelykristen Ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🥹🙏🏽
@tiffanyishername Ай бұрын
I am so excited for you and look forward to following along with you on your journey. I am currently in school for education as a former Paraprofessional and I am looking forward to the transition.
@_lovelykristen Ай бұрын
Thank you! Happy to have you follow along 💕 Congrats on your journey. Hope it all goes well 🙏🏽
@keinaleonard9715 Ай бұрын
You are teaching your dream grade. God is so good. ❤❤❤❤
@_lovelykristen Ай бұрын
@@keinaleonard9715 He is! 🥹🙏🏽
@teachloveinspire561 Ай бұрын
Great to see you back! I'm surprised to see you teaching again full time. Hope this year is a good one with less stress :)
@_lovelykristen Ай бұрын
Nothing but God 🙏🏽 He had other plans for me. I just knew I would be subbing this upcoming school year. Praying for a great year 🩵
@kaylayoungblood9577 Ай бұрын
Extra supplies for your new classroom and lakeshore extra supplies and storage bins and Amazon wish list for your new classroom supplies
@jumpman_jay2385 Ай бұрын
I'm happy for you. Great video.
@_lovelykristen Ай бұрын
@@jumpman_jay2385 Thank you! I appreciate you 💕🙏🏽
@viciousonev4697 Ай бұрын
I start at the end of this month so excited! Thanks for this
@_lovelykristen Ай бұрын
So happy for you! Congrats! 🎉
@christabarrier8753 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!! I'm super excited to attend a job fair for paras coming up at my kids' school. I have a feeling this playlist is going to help me decide if this might be the route to go! I got an associate's degree ten years ago with every intention of becoming a teacher, but I only took a few classes on teaching. After having my second baby, the dream fizzled down. 4 amazing kiddos later, I think it's time to step back into my personal calling since my youngest will be in preschool this year 😅 anyway TMI I guess but I'm thrilled to have found your channel
@_lovelykristen Ай бұрын
I’m glad it could inspire you. Definitely go for it. You never know until you give it a chance. It’s such a rewarding career overall. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. I appreciate you watching 💕💕
@rockyayyy8978 Ай бұрын
Go for it girl! Time to let mama follow her dreams. I was a SAHM for 9 years!!!! My youngest starts kindergarten next month and I’ll start my para job too. I’m nervous and excited.
@debbiephillips6809 Ай бұрын
Thank you for talking about this. I am a Para. I enjoy supporting students and teachers. It is rewarding. Thank you for your videos.
@_lovelykristen Ай бұрын
@@debbiephillips6809 It really is. I loved being a para. Love being a teacher. Glad you enjoyed this video 🩷
@hoodhorrors8410 Ай бұрын
That is so nice!!!!!!! My daughter is starting teaching Kindie this year.. I just sent her this video...
@_lovelykristen Ай бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Congrats to your daughter. I hope she has a wonderful school year! 🩷
@esperanzaandrade7463 Ай бұрын
I applied twice and failed the test I'm applying again but math is my nightmare
@_lovelykristen Ай бұрын
Math is everyone’s nightmare (well maybe not everyone ☺️). Good luck! I believe you can do it this time around.
@Mathew-q5e Ай бұрын
Great points, all so helpful. I was wondering as a paraprofessional if you had to ever be the substitute teacher for the class(es) you worked in.
@_lovelykristen Ай бұрын
I did several times when they had to leave early or if they had to step away for a meeting or training and didn’t have coverage.
@lecarb 2 ай бұрын
Kisten is there a way that i can send u a message please?
@Dewayne-ij3pg 2 ай бұрын
Let me guess you ended up dating a male teacher and he broke your heart and you had a hard time working with him after the break up so you decided to quit
@teachloveinspire561 2 ай бұрын
Great video! You are right on with all of these points! Teaching gets tougher and tougher each year...it's never ending. I've taught for a long time and the amount of extra work gets more and more each year even if the "teaching" part gets a bit easier.
@_lovelykristen 2 ай бұрын
I’ve heard many teachers say this. Praying for teachers everywhere 🙏🏽
@teachloveinspire561 2 ай бұрын
Great videos! I am retiring this year after over 13 years of teaching and am going to be a substitute teacher. Teaching these days is SO MUCH HARDER than it used to be. The students are tough and I was working 24/7 doing what was expected of me (grading, data research and inputting into documents, weekly newsletters to parents, lesson planning, IEP updates to resource teachers, plus many more). Teaching is way more than just teaching....it is working after school and on weekends to keep up with all of the extras that most new teachers never get to experience until they actually start teaching and then they are overwhelmed and then many of them don't stay.
@_lovelykristen 2 ай бұрын
It’s definitely a lot, but it’s a rewarding career that I’m not ready to say goodbye to. I believe I’ll find the right position, school, etc. in His timing 💕 Congrats on retiring.
@VaxjoyOllie2 2 ай бұрын
This was an amazing video. I found it a few days ago prepping for my special education para position. I dont know until a second interview at the district office if I get it...but the questions you listed were almost exact! Congratulations on your teaching position! 🎉
@_lovelykristen 2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! I hope you get it. I’m sure you will. Let me know 💕💕
@VaxjoyOllie2 2 ай бұрын
I was offered the position at the District Office (second intv) with admin this morning. Thank you for sharing and inspiring!!
@_lovelykristen 2 ай бұрын
@@VaxjoyOllie2 I’m so happy to hear that! Congratulations. And of course 🩷🩷
@Haizeydaisy 2 ай бұрын
I currently work with 7 students in my classroom. Im getting one more when summer school starts on the 10th. Let me tell you, having smaller classroom sizes are a godspeed!❤
@_lovelykristen 2 ай бұрын
Oh I believe it! It’s so nice! 💕
@JaniveMerritt 2 ай бұрын
I’m thinking of about applying
@_lovelykristen 2 ай бұрын
Go for it!! 💕
@JaniveMerritt 2 ай бұрын
Thank you right I’m working with kids spectrum of autism and also on the process getting my RBT certification as well
@JaniveMerritt 2 ай бұрын
How hard is the exam
@_lovelykristen 2 ай бұрын
@@JaniveMerritt I didn’t have to take it since I have a degree.
@JaniveMerritt 2 ай бұрын
Ok thanks
@kayladiaz9829 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for information. I have a question. I am interesting to get a license. What the highest grade/class can you be able to work as a paraprofessional position?
@_lovelykristen 2 ай бұрын
It depends on where you apply and what position. You can apply for positions at an elementary, middle or high school.
@zulmadeleonard6686 3 ай бұрын
Hello, you can do tutoring classes on your own.
@_lovelykristen 3 ай бұрын
Yes, I’ve considered tutoring also.