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Being taken seriously as a young teacher

Throughout various part and full time jobs that I have had, I have felt like I have not always been taken seriously. Whenever I addressed concerns to my employers or asked necessary questions, they would sometimes make rude remarks towards me, or tell me I was overreacting. My biggest fear as I enter my teaching career is that principals or co-teachers won't take me seriously because I am new and young. How can I prove myself to be taken seriously?

Posted on: 10/06/23 | Views: 96
Solution #1
I completely understand the fear and I think it's completely normal for new teachers to feel this way. I think start off by making a good first impression - Interviews, first days and introductions included. Dress appropriately, look professional and be prepared. You deserve to be there just as much as they do. They were all where you are now, they might have just forgotten it. Be confident in your abilities. Just do your best and I think everything else will fall in place.
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Solution #2
As a young student teacher, this is a fear I hold as well. I think that if we stand our ground and get to know the environment we are walking into, then we will be able to navigate our problems clearly.
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Solution #3
Whenever I would get a job, I was always the youngest one there. Everyone else was always a little bit older than me. I never thought of voicing my concerns to my employers, but sometimes I would go home crying because the employers never treated me the same way as the others. I feel as coming out of college and being a young teacher would be concerning. But I feel like if I do things on my own and show others what I can do might change my perspective.
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