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Crystal Hinds
UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND UPDATES FOR 2021

A year in the life of a Substitute

4/8/2019

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It is likely that the universe knew exactly what I needed. I have guest taught at many schools in the St. Vrain district and have learned much that I did not know as a pre-service teacher. Most days I enjoy being a substitute, some days I pine for a consistent position where I can get to know my students. I believe whole-heartedly that relationships are the key to classroom management. Most students have no reason to be invested or concerned with how they behave while a guest teacher is present because they are usually a single experience, a throw away moment.
In my recent long term placement I witnessed the transition between a single experience and a long term experience dawning upon many minds, it was an aha moment and an interesting event. Those tiny moments of change or realization, the dawn of an idea or understanding are the most interesting of the human experience. They are different for everyone internally, but externally there is a similarity and connection.
I have recently applied for several job openings within the district and crossing my fingers for a position. I would love to find a part time position so that I may continue my work at Tinkermill. It has become a very important part of my life and teaching career. We will see how things pan out. The hiring cycle for the district is rather short and everyone is looking for a job. There are always too few openings.
Back to the studio for now.
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Bianca MacFarlane link
5/28/2022 02:48:54 pm

Thoughtful blog, thanks for sharing

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