This document provides advice for new teachers on finding resources, managing time, communicating effectively, and working with mentor teachers. It recommends seeking teaching materials, technology assistance, and classroom supplies from principals, secretaries, fellow teachers, and media specialists. It emphasizes balancing work with personal life and prioritizing daily tasks while avoiding distractions. Effective communication with students, parents, and peers is also stressed. Mentor teachers can help new teachers succeed by frequently talking, answering questions, sharing experience and ideas.

1. Creating an Effective
Teaching Career
Lynn Landis EDET 722

2. What Resources
Do I Need?

3. Finding Resources
 Teaching Materials
 Technology Assistance
 Classroom Supplies
 Decorative Supplies

4. Supplies & Materials
Come from many sources:
Beg, Borrow, & Steal (with permission)
Do Not Be Afraid to Ask!

5. Seek Help & Information
From:
 Principal
 Secretary
 Fellow Teachers
 Media Specialist
Ask and you will receive

6. How do I
Manage My Time?
And survive!

7. Managing School Time
is critical, but new teachers
must have balance in life
Outside of school!

8. Prioritize Daily Tasks
Plan Daily Tasks
Don’t Get Sidetracked!

9. All Good Teachers
take work home!
But
Allow time for fun,
relaxation, & personal health

10. How do I communicate
effectively?

11.  Students need to understand that you care
about them! Communication will fall into
place.
 Parents want to know you care about their
children! Communicate frequently and
honestly.
 Peers want to know that you respect their
experience! Listen and learn.

12. What will a mentor
Teacher
Do for me?

13. Mentor teachers
Can do many things to
Help you be successful in
Your new career!

14.  Talk frequently with your mentor
teacher
 Ask, Ask, Ask!
 Experienced teachers can teach you
many “tricks of the trade”
 Ask for ideas and share your ideas-
Everyone wins!

15. Your new career
Will be rewarding and
Wonderful!