Cecilia, you're doing so well, I appreicate your sharing of your valuable experience with some deep insights. ,You brighten my career path working as an EA with my immediate leader, the classroom teacher.
Hi! Just got a job as a bilingual teaching assistant. Thank you for all the content you are sharing. I was very surprised when you said not to be friends with the teachers, and that there's conflict. I understand from previous jobs I held that you can't be friends with every coworker, but what about one that clicks well with you?
Congratulations. I think it's personal choice to be friends. I get along with all my coworkers, however I stay away from sharing personal information. Lines can become blurry. Just my thoughts.
Just walk up to the teacher and introduce yourself. If she is ready to incorporate you in her class then she probably has a schedule for you already. If not she will just give you things to do on the spot, as she sees needed. Just smile big, show that you care about working with children. If you don't have anything to do, ask "Would you like me to do something else?" Most of the time they're super busy...so they might forget. Remember you're there to help the students and make her life easier.😊
Some times, after correcting a student's misbehaviour against me, my teacher asked the girl to apologize at me. I felt relaxing and happy to see her change in attitude. My question is: What would be the best way to reply her? Should I say "Your apology is accepted", "Thank you!", "I'm glad to hear that." Let me know what you think, thank you, Cecillia
I had this happened plenty of times. Yes, "l accepted your apology," but follow it with reinforcement, such as "I like you, I'm just here to help you..." Children are embarrassed to apologize or admit they did wrong. What you're doing is telling her you're not the enemy in other words. Makes sense? I do this with my own children when correcting them.
My advice to paras is that there have to be trust between you and your teacher and that only comes with communication. No teacher wants to work with a para who reports every minor issue to administration.
@Coco I thought Special Ed teachers would go to break when the kids go to specials (art, PE). Special Ed teachers should NEVER go to break right before dismissal because I used to be a para and I know how hectic that period is. You seriously need to talk to that teacher because breaks NEVER go that way.
@Coco I'm a student teacher/ intern teacher in an SDC class. My mind is in a hundred different things at once. I tell my instructional assistant to tell me when she wants to take her break and lunch and I will make it work. So, I pretty much let her make her own schedule. 😂 I know she works hard, and I was there last year. I want to make sure she knows how much she means to the kids and I.
Hello! Thank for sharing this and I really appreciate to listen your experience ^^ I am working as teacher's assistant now and I have no experience of assistant to be honest. So I don't know how to solve this problem. How to control when the class is too noisy and out of control as assistant teacher? They keep quiet when main teacher with them. But when other teachers come, they ignore and do what they want. I am assistant teacher of that class and i am having a hard time to deal with that. The other teacher will teach lesson but some kids don't concentrate on teachers' instruction and teachings. Other teachers were having a hard time to control too. Can you please tell me how to deal with kids and discuss this with teachers?
It's hard at the beginning because the children don't know you. You kind of have to find that strict middle ground. Remember if you are too soft, they will walk all over you...and if you're too strict your teacher may not like it. Whenever the main teacher was gone and they got too loud I would say, "Ok friends you know what you're supposed to be doing, if not I'm going to write your name down." Most if the time the main teacher does not want to hear that students were misbehaving, so they will appreciate that. Remember though, its all about teaching them respect. I hope this helps!😊
@@teachingthepetites4614 Thank you so much for listening and giving advice 🥰🥰 I will try hard so I can be a good assistant teacher by time. Really thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰
El video es de Mucha ayuda. Gracias. Me gustaria ver UN video de como controlar a ninos que SE rehusan a hacer trabajo o son agresivos y no quieren hacer lo que SE Les puede en El salon de clase
mam , i am student here in canada . but have masters in mathematics from india .. nd have good teaching experience . can i work as teachers assistant as a part time worker. or any other certification is required ? because i dnt have much idea about cnadian study.
Yes, you can apply and you may have to take a test. The test is based on basic skills. This is where people run into trouble, but everything can be found online. You can simply email HR if you have questions.😊
Just apply and to see what the test is like. Most of the time you just need a few college classes and basic knowledge under your belt. If you don't pass, you can try again.😊
Thank you for sharing how to get along with your teacher colleagues.
I love love love this video!!!! I am a paraprofessional and see so many that just dont get it. I love how you verbalized this. Thank you!
Thank you so much. I loved all my years as a para, but I'm looking forward to the next phase in my life as a sped teacher.🙏
YOU are amazing for sharing your experiences working as a para. Thank you! ❤
Cecilia, you're doing so well, I appreicate your sharing of your valuable experience with some deep insights. ,You brighten my career path working as an EA with my immediate leader, the classroom teacher.
Ahh...thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful.
This was helpful! Thank you for sharing.
Great information.
Thank you for this video! I will definitely incorporate this video in my paraprofessional training!
Thank you so much. I think all my years as a para have prepared me for teaching. Better than any student teaching.🙏
Thank you so much. I think all my years as a para have prepared me for teaching. Better than any student teaching.🙏
Thank you this video was very helpful. I will be starting my first job as a TA this year.
Congratulations you will love it. 🙏
Very informative. Thanks for sharing.
muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia estoy empezando y esto es muy a importante para mi
Un placer Myriam.😊
Hi! Just got a job as a bilingual teaching assistant. Thank you for all the content you are sharing. I was very surprised when you said not to be friends with the teachers, and that there's conflict. I understand from previous jobs I held that you can't be friends with every coworker, but what about one that clicks well with you?
Congratulations. I think it's personal choice to be friends. I get along with all my coworkers, however I stay away from sharing personal information. Lines can become blurry. Just my thoughts.
Hi! Awesome videos! Can you plz discuss paraprofessional interview question
Can u give me any steps to do on the very first day as paraprofessional
I was little nervous
Has no experience before
Just walk up to the teacher and introduce yourself. If she is ready to incorporate you in her class then she probably has a schedule for you already. If not she will just give you things to do on the spot, as she sees needed.
Just smile big, show that you care about working with children. If you don't have anything to do, ask "Would you like me to do something else?" Most of the time they're super busy...so they might forget. Remember you're there to help the students and make her life easier.😊
Some times, after correcting a student's misbehaviour against me, my teacher asked the girl to apologize at me. I felt relaxing and happy to see her change in attitude. My question is: What would be the best way to reply her? Should I say "Your apology is accepted", "Thank you!", "I'm glad to hear that." Let me know what you think, thank you, Cecillia
I had this happened plenty of times. Yes, "l accepted your apology," but follow it with reinforcement, such as "I like you, I'm just here to help you..." Children are embarrassed to apologize or admit they did wrong. What you're doing is telling her you're not the enemy in other words. Makes sense? I do this with my own children when correcting them.
My advice to paras is that there have to be trust between you and your teacher and that only comes with communication. No teacher wants to work with a para who reports every minor issue to administration.
I agree
@Coco I thought Special Ed teachers would go to break when the kids go to specials (art, PE). Special Ed teachers should NEVER go to break right before dismissal because I used to be a para and I know how hectic that period is. You seriously need to talk to that teacher because breaks NEVER go that way.
@Coco I'm a student teacher/ intern teacher in an SDC class. My mind is in a hundred different things at once. I tell my instructional assistant to tell me when she wants to take her break and lunch and I will make it work. So, I pretty much let her make her own schedule. 😂
I know she works hard, and I was there last year. I want to make sure she knows how much she means to the kids and I.
Teachers report every minor thing to admin as well and thats not good........
Hello! Thank for sharing this and I really appreciate to listen your experience ^^ I am working as teacher's assistant now and I have no experience of assistant to be honest. So I don't know how to solve this problem. How to control when the class is too noisy and out of control as assistant teacher? They keep quiet when main teacher with them. But when other teachers come, they ignore and do what they want. I am assistant teacher of that class and i am having a hard time to deal with that. The other teacher will teach lesson but some kids don't concentrate on teachers' instruction and teachings. Other teachers were having a hard time to control too. Can you please tell me how to deal with kids and discuss this with teachers?
It's hard at the beginning because the children don't know you. You kind of have to find that strict middle ground. Remember if you are too soft, they will walk all over you...and if you're too strict your teacher may not like it.
Whenever the main teacher was gone and they got too loud I would say, "Ok friends you know what you're supposed to be doing, if not I'm going to write your name down."
Most if the time the main teacher does not want to hear that students were misbehaving, so they will appreciate that.
Remember though, its all about teaching them respect. I hope this helps!😊
@@teachingthepetites4614 Thank you so much for listening and giving advice 🥰🥰 I will try hard so I can be a good assistant teacher by time. Really thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰
Can u please tell about basic skill test. What the test is about.
Basic reading, math, and writing. Mine had a lot of basic geometry.
I am thinking about to work with disability children at Alfriston School can you do about Alfriston School in Becnsfild
Why do school districts get rid of paras and rehire new paras constantly?
Lol..in my district, they quit. Not everyone can handle working with children or taking direction from a veteran teacher.
@@teachingthepetites4614 Okay, thank you for the information.
@@teachingthepetites4614 Do you have an email? I have some more questions?
El video es de Mucha ayuda. Gracias. Me gustaria ver UN video de como controlar a ninos que SE rehusan a hacer trabajo o son agresivos y no quieren hacer lo que SE Les puede en El salon de clase
mam , i am student here in canada . but have masters in mathematics from india .. nd have good teaching experience . can i work as teachers assistant as a part time worker. or any other certification is required ? because i dnt have much idea about cnadian study.
Yes, you can apply and you may have to take a test. The test is based on basic skills. This is where people run into trouble, but everything can be found online.
You can simply email HR if you have questions.😊
thank u
can u recommond where i can apply ?? any site or anything else
@@karmjeetkaur1417 In the US there's a site called edjoin for all educational jobs. However, I don't think it applies in Canada.
Im hoping to become a paraprofessional in the next 2 years
Just apply and to see what the test is like. Most of the time you just need a few college classes and basic knowledge under your belt. If you don't pass, you can try again.😊