Case
Inappropriate Behavior from Teacher

I work in a middle school class as a tutor once a week and I have noticed that one of the teachers I work with is showing more and more inappropriate behavior towards the students. She is very easily offended, and is very defensive. She always thinks students are talking bad about her and will often say things like "if you have something to say, say it to my face", "you're not man enough to talk to me about it" and other majorly inappropriate things to say to an 11-14 year old kid. She clearly shows favorites and has said to a kid, "I wish you would just leave", and has called one particular student a "bitch" and a "lost cause", both times in front of other students. I feel like her behavior is getting worse as the year goes on. I have even felt like the anger was directed at me once because I have a good relationship with a particular group of kids I work with and she thought they were talking bad about her to me. Afterwards, she angrily called them "your little friends" to me. As I am only a tutor, and am barely recognized as an actual employee of the school, what should I do? I never know what attitude I am going to walk into, and when it is a bad day for her, she makes her students, and me, miserable.

Posted on: 04/15/22 | Views: 307
Solution #1
I would discuss the negative behavior of the teacher to the school's principal first, asking them if they can address what you have observed and experienced with the teacher. I would also try talking with the teacher and explain to them that you feel disrespected by her tone and actions and that all you want is what is best for the students.
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Solution #2
I suggest you inform the schools principal of the teachers inappropriate behavior. You and the student should not be subjected to an environment that is miserable, especially if the root of the cause is one particular person. Maybe a meeting could be scheduled with you, the principal, and the teacher to discuss the situation between you and the teacher.
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Solution #3
Her behavior is irresponsible, and this teacher should be looked into. Try discussing the situation with your immediate supervisor or a coworker you trust. There may be resources to report concerns with anonymity.
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Solution #4
First off, I am sorry that you are dealing with this problem and this teacher. This is not an appropriate or justified behavior. This should not be happening. I would start to document the days, dates, times, and comments that are mentioned. Keeping a written record will make a better case down the road. It does not matter that you are not a teacher or a school employee. The fact that you tutor and are always around this teacher and they are behaving in this manner is unexceptable. I think you need to make a case for yourself and the students. Go to the administration or principal and have a face-to-face meeting to talk about these concerns, and with the documentation, you can make a case and show proof that you have all of this information taken down. The teacher should not be communicating with the students in this manner. I feel as though they may be tired and burnt out and taking frustrations out on the wrong people. Still not acceptable behavior for any students of any age. I hope this solution helps.
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Solution #5
In a situation like that I would head straight to the principal's office and explain everything. I'm surprised students haven't told on that teacher to the parents. A teacher like that should'nt even be a teacher in the beginning. I would say also that it is very important to document everything down. Write what days it happened what time it happened etc.so that if the teacher ever does gets held accountable for their actions and you have to go in the office to testify you have all your documentations written down about every incident.
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Solution #6
Contact the principle about the comments that make you uncomfortable. If that doesn't work, go to another school!
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Solution #7
Try discussing the situation with your immediate supervisor or a coworker you trust. This behavior is extremely inappropriate and her calling a student a bitch is cause for termination in my opinion.
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Solution #8
This is extremely concerning. Is she a young or new teacher? I would go straight to administration. You have the right to file a grievance as any part of faculty. This behavior needs to stop ASAP before something crosses the line. I can only see this escalating as it goes unpunished.
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Solution #9
First and foremost, I am sorry you are observing and experiencing this behavior. It is extremely inappropriate. From what I can tell, trying to reason with the teacher and/or confront her may not solve the problem. I would speak with the administration because this behavior must be addressed immediately and needs to get the teacher's attention. The behavior is detrimental to the classroom environment.
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Solution #10
I would talk to the schools principal especially if you are only a tutor there. That kind of behavior towards you and the kids is not acceptable at all. I feel as if this teacher should find ways to communicate to her students and you better. She should not let any child especially middle school students get her that worked up. They are kids at the end of the day and although kids can be mean their words should not affect us as adults personally. Speaking to the kids rudely and cussing at them also breaks the respect and trust in the classroom between the students and the teacher.
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Solution #11
I would have tried to gain as much specific information as possible before going to the principal, because as you are a tutor, they most likely will stand behind their employees unless there is already a record of her acting this way. If you do have that, they I would go to the principal and complain about this behavior because it is unacceptable.
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Solution #12
report her. that is so rude and innapropriate of that teacher.
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Solution #13
That's very unprofessional. It is your responsibility to report this behavior immediately.
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Solution #14
I would bring this immediately to administration. This behavior is unacceptable and should not be tolerated. I would make a record of every situation in detail such as who was involved, what was said, who it was directed to, and bring it to the administration team. They should be able to take your statement, retrieve the student that was involved, and report back to the teacher.
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Solution #15
I would consult the principle. It may feel wrong but instead of confronting it, which can lead to more conflict. Go to someone who can help you
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Solution #16
This kind of behavior needs to be immediately discussed with the administration. I would not confront this teacher directly unless she began physically agressing on a student. Talk in person with an administrator, and get some kind of email or written confirmation that this meeting took place.
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Solution #17
Go directly to a supervisor or the principle. This behavior is highly inappropriate and if you try to handle it independently it may just make the situation worse.
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Solution #18
I suggest speaking to an administrator about he teacher's behavior. Speaking to students that way is unacceptable and completely unprofessional. It does the student's no good and creates a negative learning environment.
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Solution #19
First, I would like to apologize for the uncomfortable circumstances you are experiencing in the teacher's classroom. I would record every negative comment made by the teacher to the students and yourself. Along with recording the dates and times the negative comments occur. By recording the data, you can provide evidence to support your claims. After you have a few dates, times, and comments recorded I would report your noticing's to the assistant principal. First ask the assistant principal if you can set up a time and date to speak with them privately. This will reduce the likeliness of other students or teachers hearing about the situation occurring and keep your identity anonymous. Since assistant principals are busy it may be helpful to think of practical solutions before having the meeting. For example, a solution to your situation may be allowing other faculty members to come into the classroom to observe the teacher teach or providing the teacher with additional district training on how to create positive student teacher relationships. Even though you are a tutor you are still an adult who the assistant principal should respect and thank you for bringing this situation to their attention.
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Solution #20
I would talk to the school administration so they are aware of the situation. No teacher should be talking like that to their colleagues or even their own students.
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Solution #21
Speak up, speak up, speak up! No matter your role, you still have value- especially when it comes to the students. If you use your voice you will be helping many children out.
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Solution #22
Straight to administration. I would not tolerate any any cussing to students.
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