Tips for Substitute Teachers

[@cathym.4829]

You gave some really good advice. One thing the kiddos look forward to is extra recess on nice days. I tell them they have to earn it though. They must get their work done, no talking when working on certain assignments and no unacceptable behaviors. This works for most, but there have been a few times when they didn't earn it. Some teachers write the word recess on the board and erase 1 letter each time they are misbehaving. If all letters are erased, no extra recess.

[@araceliarellano7659]

Omgeee tomorrow is my first day as a subsitute teacher

[@kLuMzyOwl]

how did it go?

[@toribabbyyy5328]

how did it go!?!?!?!?

[@carnishaxo1836]

Same!!

[@TravelinBoneSC]

Must've been their last.

[@rebeccaburns4485]

Looking into being a substitute teacher! This was an awesome training video thank you

[@thepetes8903]

Thanks for sharing. Teaching is one of the most challenging and rewarding professions!

[@srividyasuravajjala8405]

Absolutely helpful ❤Thanks a ton

[@crystalpearz2652]

Dang girl, three years is a long time! I barely started and I hope I can keep it up

[@mabelbarrera2721]

Thank you so much for this! I this tips! My first full day as a substitute is tomorrow!

[@Fuwianw]

My first day is tomorrow😭 I'm 17 wish me luck

[@AshleyBarron]

Hi Domi! I'm so sorry for the late reply, but I hope you had a great first day! First days can be tough, but just push through them. Subbing for the little ones can be so draining, so I definitely recommend a cup of coffee before you go! lol

[@stuarthecht8196]

Thank you for these great tips! Watched on April 24, 2020.

[@HoloHoloAdventures]

Great advice. I appreciate the information

[@staceyh8390]

I just subbed to your channel. I am studying for CBEST in CA so I can sub. I have no idea what to expect. I look forward to watching your videos!

[@vanessabayardo9788]

When is your cbest test day?

[@staceyh8390]

@@vanessabayardo9788 I haven't scheduled it yet but I hope to take it next month

[@vanessabayardo9788]

@@staceyh8390 oh cool. The sooner, the better. I took mine in 2 separate parts. I took reading and writing first. I left Math almost blank. I took the Math the 2nd time. You do have to pay everytime though.

[@danielleemma317]

This video is so helpful! This year will be my first year as a substitute teacher. How do you handle classroom management for the older students, like 3rd to 5th grade? Thanks 🙂

[@geririvera9279]

Right! I just subbed my first time ever last week and it was 4th grade. I need major help with classroom management and line management

[@aminaamir6271]

Best video

[@xemxx5118]

some students are challenging and that can be connected to lots of things. 1 huge tip that I've learned is do NOT call young people BAD. Honestly, its a cop out for what you may actually be communicating or you're choosing not to actually find out why the young person is behaving the way that they are. Also, sometimes it is just us and whatever preconceived beliefs we may have towards the students.... Just saying

[@roberthuffman2620]

thank you Ashley for this information. I am starting subbing too and this helps.

[@AshleyBarron]

Hi Robert! I'm so glad my video helped!! I wish you the best on your substitute teaching journey!(:

[@JoseRodriguez-un2kc]

Have you ever had a class where you were not familiar with the subject? In my case, it was science and mathematics. Do you have any tips on how to overcome those challenges?

[@cjbrown8245]

They told us not to wear any tennis shoes. Do you have a favorite dress shoe?

[@hollyehelms1115]

I’m a teaching student, starting internship next semester. Today is my first day subbing a full class and not just observing ❤️ so nervous but I’m very excited!

[@AshleyBarron]

So exciting! Congrats! I hope it went well!!:)

[@denenesager4517]

Thank you! Not only students but other teachers or staff that are allergic to nuts!!

[@denenesager4517]

I am allergic to nuts so I have to be extremely cautious!!

[@ashlietellis5445]

What are referrals?

[@vanessabayardo9788]

haha as though they were high schoolers, super quiet. I can tell you have not met my high schoolers.

[@KateTheSleepyTeacher]

Ooou I just did a video on substitute teaching. Thanks for sharing this video:)

[@SENSEIJASON]

Yes, the struggle is real haha

[@spanishguacamaya1238]

You have given the best tips I have seen on the web!

[@highlandlaura]

What do you mean by "referrals"?

[@jaimefinch99]

If a student has special medical needs that require them to eat in class, should you let them?

[@AshleyBarron]

Great question! The teacher will usually let me know if a student has special needs and if they do they usually let me know what to do/where to send them. If the student needs to eat for medical needs I would send them to the nurse so they can either have their snack/medicine. This is actually pretty common and has happened to me. Usually the teachers are pretty good at letting me know what to do!(:

[@RBLXGaming23]

If a next-door teacher watches your class, then who watches that teacher's class?

[@kathrynestevez8127]

watched 4/17/20. Good reminders

[@AshleyRussellxoxo]

My name is Ashley and my middle name is Nicole too! lol

[@destineekauffman9019]

Ashley Russell Here a whole year later and Ashley Nicole is my sister’s name!

[@LindaHampton]

You mentioned asking for referrals. What do you mean by referrals?

[@AshleyBarron]

Hi Linda! Usually the teacher that you substitute for will have referrals. You use them when a student is acting up in class! They are very useful and I highly recommend substitutes use them! Basically if a student gives you trouble you give them a verbal warning and if they continue to act up/misbehave then you will write them up! Once you write them up you send them to the office with the referral so they can talk to the student. If the teacher doesn't leave you any referrals you can always ask for some at the front office. I always try to carry one and before they day begins I make sure to explain to the class that I have referrals and that I will write them up if I need to! Usually the students don't want to get written up so they'll behave, but there are those few students who will be disruptive so its best to have them!(:

[@valerielewis7870]

Good idea. I just send them to the office. Do you send the kid with the written referral?

[@vanessabayardo9788]

@@valerielewis7870 late reply but u can't just give referrals out as soon as they act up. You have to check a box first where it says previous action taken before referral, such as called parents, moved student to another desk, etc.

[@tonyaldorsey]

This is great advice...keep up the good work

[@AshleyBarron]

Thank you so much!!(:

[@vishvarshtubers2606]

I have small question. Does the referral mean for example are these kids names from the teacher given who are not behaving good?

[@AshleyBarron]

Hi Krishna! So sorry for the late reply, but referrals are a huge help when being a substitute teacher. When you send a child to the office with a referral it basically means that you have given this student many opportunities to behave but the student still doesn't listen. Of course, I try to give students many chances to behave before I write them up and send them to the office with a referral. Most of the time they start behaving once I mention referrals. This also helps the teacher know who was misbehaving!! I hope I answered your question! If you have any more questions please let me know! I'd be more than happy to help!(:

[@anthonytorres7406]

Watches. Thanks. Kary .

[@monabiehl6213]

Disagree with taking away recess. That is a right not a privilege. I only take away recess if I am told.

[@AshleyBarron]

Mona Biehl I only take away recess when the students are misbehaving. It’s a way to discipline them. I will not reward bad behavior.

[@AD-hh6dd]

I agree Mona. Taking away recess where they can get the wiggles out is just setting them up for failure. They need to get a break to reset. Without that, they'll misbehave more. I think Ashley here is talking about an extra recess though, not their regular recess. In that case, having to earn it only if they behave may be a good idea.