10 Habits of Successful Teachers

[@crystalallen10]

Thank you Amanda, I'm in second year of teaching college and I am so grateful for your content .. by chance can you do a video on how to do an effective lesson plan ?

[@amandaros3]

Hi Crystal!Thank you so much for your kind words! I actually do NOT have a video like that and not sure why I haven't thought of that myself. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@jessygingles30]

Wow! I just posted the same question. Glad to know Im not the only teacher that is interested in this.

[@neylatulesh9581]

I was about to lose my motivation due to lockdown and therefore online education; it is so tiring and I feel like stuck and didn’t have any idea how to manage myself first... thanks Amanda, you’ve rescued me♥️

[@amandaros3]

Awww Neyla! That's so sweet and I'm glad this has helped in some small way. Don;t give up! This is temporary and let lockdown build your character and prepare you for the next stage in life. Good luck with everything and stay safe!

[@ancaciubuc6336]

You are amazing! I can't wait to be a good teacher🤗

[@jessygingles30]

Hi!! I am a first year teacher in High School. I was never taught how to lesson plan. I literally learned the little that I know by trial and error. Could you possibly do a video on lesson planning?? Teacher From the Bronx :)

[@amandaros3]

You're the second person to request that. I see a trend lol I'll start gathering some ideas!

[@SolvedEnglish]

Hello fellow teacher! insightful video indeed! Im a new teacher and I totally agree to the fact that most teachers tend to get limited in the scope of knowledge of thier own fields forever. Plus, a few really care for what interests their students! Thanks for sharing!

[@MsJenny323]

How’s it going? I will be start teaching next in August. I am so scarred and nervous.

[@SolvedEnglish]

@@MsJenny323 Hello, Welcome to the club.. It's been 4 years since I wrote that comment , which makes it seven years of experience as a high school teacher now. I still agree with what's said in the vidoe.. trying to investigate your students' interests and to be aware of some of the challenges they face, helps you be relatable and easy to connect with.. you can get the teaching job done well, but still not be able to breach the barrier that hinders real valuable connection between you and the learner If you choose to ignor their interests. In my experience it's helpful to be flexible, for example, instead of a regular class activity plan and same examples and topics that everybody uses, you think of ways to incorporate students' interests in your examples, analogies, projects, research etc.. whenever it's possible. That way the majority gets interested in your class not only those who like the subject already. And guess what successfully connecting with the majority of your students literally means you gonna earn their love and as a bonus your nervousness will quickly vanish and turn into ambition. Teaching a class that loves you is definitely a happy experience, even if you're dead tired lol .. meanwhile you shouldn't really be a friend, you still want to have your position clearly differentiented as a teacher. That balance while being flexible is not easy to acheive, but it's really worth striving for. This advice may apply to high middle and even primary school teachers. Hopefully you gonna succeed in placing yourself on the happy side of being teaching.

[@leratomotlhakane2629]

Thank you for sharing. This is eye opening ❤

[@annaray9028]

You should have more subs. Your content is incredible and very helpful. I am a 2nd grade English teacher in Guatemala. 🇬🇹 And I do remote teaching as well, nice experience. Thanks for encouraging us! 💛

[@amandaros3]

Thank you for your sweet response. Good luck! I hope everything is going well in Guatemala.

[@roxanagosman7339]

Thank you! I've been teaching for a long time, but I think you are correct on your observations. I was wondering if you can make a video showing your daily routine during this quarentine. Probably we all are doing the same, but it would be fun to watch!

[@AdrianasWonderland]

such a great video, thank you, I am an English teacher and I am working on my program right now. I want to get better and better every day

[@TeRauawhea]

Thank you Amanda, This is so helpful! I am a part time Performing Arts teacher and I've had to change my lessons so many times to fit the students and their learning abilities and objectives. This video has allowed me to see where I can improve myself better and keep on top of everything!

[@memegan23]

Thanks so much for your help/advice! It’s helping me prepare for my interview!

[@indilenithaikiyata2151]

I'm so grateful to have found your channel, coz am a student in the education department. Your videos are incredibly helpful and worth watching

[@kennethshen2893]

As an English teacher in China, I have to say that your ideas are excellent, it has inspired me a lot. THANKS!

[@Buddah_Man]

Exactly the video I was looking for KZbin got this suggestion right , took 3 plus tries to get here but we made it lol . Great advice Thank you

[@prettyinpink1991]

You are always on the money, Amanda. Thank you so much for your wise and encouraging words. I am struggling. And I've been teaching for 2 years and 2 months. I constantly get things wrong and not to mention the whole moderation process....but at least I have opened up to seeking help right now and some form of empowerment, and your videos are MIGHTY helpful. Boy do they help. Thank you. I feel so seen. I can't wait to call myself a successful teacher some day. Keep well. Xx

[@Nikienickie]

I love this video 😍😍😍 I am sharing this video with my fellow classmates in grad class. I am officially new to liking, commenting, and subscribing to your channel. PS I hit the notification bell 😊

[@karenharris6828]

Excellent and articulate. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@amberpolis8087]

Love your content :) Also would be interested in lesson planning ideas if you ever need a video idea! Sending you safety and healthy wishes from Sandy Eggo

[@halael-murr6890]

Such a great video. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@jennifercanales5599]

Thank you Amanda! This was very informative! I have been teaching for 12 years and I feel that as an educator there is always room to learn and grow. I admire how you collected this info from observing and interacting with your colleagues. We can definitely learn from each other!

[@MarkGalean]

You inspire me so much Amanda, thank you for this!

[@lourdesaceves5607]

omg Thank you for this video, it made me 100 percent feel better.

[@amandaros3]

Im so glad!

[@mahimasinha3007]

Thanks a lot, Amanda!

[@reengacheri7641]

Thanks Amanda . very helpful information . would you please make a video of how a teacher can enhance his /her content mastery

[@shinjirochannel9630]

Thank you Amanda for a very informative video.

[@BehindtheMuscle]

Thank you!

[@ayasarsour2860]

Thank you very very much 😊

[@sophiasalas4611]

Love your videos!

[@amutu5815]

Thank you for your content. There are many teacher channels in this medium but they do not speak to my soul like you. Thank you for being down to earth and relatable. Your videos are concise and informative. No water. Could I ask a question? As a beginner I had moments that made me doubt my choice. If you have time could you make a video about choosing this career field. How did you know that you are in the right career? What would you suggest or recommend to a young teacher who thought she was coming into the dream job and faced very mean colleagues and huge pressure from academia (pressure to get Phd and publish more works). Sorry if it is a strange question. (I work in a uni as a language instructor) Also I second the video about lesson plan.

[@kristinbunch4741]

Amu you will have many experiences as a teacher that will show your niche. At times you will face hardships but keep pushing through. You will find the grade level and topic you love best and even schools. At times you need to try new activities or observe or try another grade or school

[@kristinbunch4741]

You could also teach world languages in schools abroad and in Elementary or Ms/ HS

[@amutu5815]

@@kristinbunch4741 Thank you for taking time and answering my question. I'm slowly getting into my own rhythm.

[@steffleitao9529]

I was waiting for your video will ☺️

[@johncarlomeriel7063]

I love your Video maam😊 I'am also a teacher here in the Philippines. I already subscribed your chanel. I love it👏👍 God bless

[@tracyannwallace5346]

Awesome tips. Thank u

[@MrAhmedKosba]

I love these videos 💛❤️

[@adriennepearson3363]

Hello Amanda, would you happen to be of Cape Verdean descent?

[@arazomar1488]

Well done

[@chemistrywitharu6720]

hi from 🇰🇿 .you're making such a inspiring videos 🤩

[@sipa7678]

It was awesome speech 👏👏💛

[@Margretge1061]

♥️

[@relynsteeveem2m]

new subscriber here :) and a newbie youtuber :)

[@lilabarross1817]

What's your mascara's name

[@usoofahmadi3029]

Good nice

[@azharnoor93]

Hi from Malaysia 🇲🇾😊

[@santoz211830]

Would you consider mental health important to be a successful teacher? I say this because as much as we put our student’s needs and interests before us, I feel teachers forget about their own needs (i.e. overall well-being). How do the teachers you deemed successful managed or approached this?

[@amandaros3]

I would definitely consider mental health as one. Although I have a list of 10 in the video, so many of these can be switched out with other habits as well. There has to be a healthy balance between your work load and how much time you put into the job. I've spoken about this in other videos. This can be a 24/7 job- if you let it, which can be emotionally draining and an take away from other life responsibilities and important relationships in your life. I think we have to be ok with some things being "good enough" and not striving for "perfection". Long term success for sure is connected to mental heath. Not allowing every little thing in the classroom to stress you out, not allowing admit to "control you life." Learning balance and sticking up for yourself is so important. Also finding teacher friends who understand the balance and ask how they do it. I knew a teacher who would get 95% passing rate on the regents, had 2 kids and was a wife and I was like GIRL...please tell me HOW do you do it? Sometimes those convos reveal they are good at learning what to say no to, and other convos will reveal "oh man...they do a lot, I don't think I can handle all of that" and being then at peace with the decisions you make as well.