Melissa Kelly

The Everything New Teacher Book: Increase Your Confidence, Connect with Your Students, and Deal with the Unexpected Melissa Kelly

The perfect guide for teachers of all grade levels. While many companies provide on-the-job training programs for new recruits, teachers are given a classroom full of students and a directive: "Educate the next generation of Americans" With this daunting task before them, teachers today are confronted with overcrowded classrooms, budget cuts, and a faltering education system. The Everything New Teacher Book recognizes that during the first couple of years in the classroom, teachers need effective suggestions on how to have a positive and lasting impact on their students. From the rules and tools of a successful learning environment to advice on behavior management, The Everything New Teacher Book is the perfect guide for teachers during their first or second year - and veteran teachers making a grade change. Written by longtime teacher Melissa Kelly, The Everything New Teacher Book show teachers how to: Set goals Discipline students Address prejudice, controversy, and school violence Create valid assessments Maximize lesson time Manage their time and their health