ADVICE ON SUBBING?
I subbed for two years before I returned to work full time, and I really enjoyed it. I was the only one in the school who knew ALL the students, since I was the only one who had all of them. One thing that is essential if you’re going to be an effective sub; DEMAND an accurate seating chart or AT LEAST an accurate class list. There’s nothing worse than having the students know who you are, but you don’t have a clue who they are. Dress professionally; wear a suit or at least a skirt and jacket. The less you look like a student the better control you will have in the classroom. If the teacher has sent in sub plans, DO THEM. Expect that papers will be handed in before the end of the period (even if the classroom teacher didn’t expressly ask for that) and stay on your feet and cruise the room to keep the students on task. No one will work if you’re seated at your desk. If you’re new to a school and the teacher has not submitted plans for the class in his/her absence, I might think twice ab
