If I Knew Then: A Letter to Me on My First Day Teaching

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10 жыл бұрын

In honor of teacher appreciation week, SoulPancake and Edutopia asked teachers to write a letter to themselves on their first day teaching. What teacher do you appreciate? Share this video with them to let them know #TeachersMatter!
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@Chasearabbi 10 жыл бұрын

Teacher should be paid more.

@jesseengland456 10 жыл бұрын

amen

@srithav3486 3 жыл бұрын

Yup

@kinkbit11 10 жыл бұрын

"Those kids in front of you, they want to learn, they need to learn" - what a brilliant reminder for a teacher on their first day, or any day for that matter.

@kinkbit11 10 жыл бұрын

haha wow! Great last names think alike

@Yodafal 10 жыл бұрын

"Try all the crazy thing you want to teach them". this is so thrue, we always remember something funny. *-*

@kalliste01 10 жыл бұрын

It's nice to see these teachers care so much and have a passion for what they do. I wish I had more teachers like that in school

@danlehe 10 жыл бұрын

As a first year teacher, I really appreciated this video. It's like they read my mind, but it is so reassuring to know that I am not the only one who has had these challenges. Thank you, SoulPancake!

@SCATutoringCenterGarfield 9 жыл бұрын

Great video. Teachers are extremely important and should be one of the most respected people. Like Robert Meehan said, :"We are not just teachers. We are managers of the world's greatest resource: children!" The future is in the hands of teachers.

@TessieTee 10 жыл бұрын

I am finishing up my student teaching this semester, and this is a huge encouragement to me. Thank you for being willing to shape young lives, teachers!

@blackbirdtype 10 жыл бұрын

I've been tutoring 4th and 5th graders for 4 years. Everything these teachers say is true. Teaching/tutoring can be frustrating - due to behavioral problems, inability to understand concepts after they've been explained multiple times, and lack of interest in a particular subject (or school in general.) But it's also so rewarding - to see students make progress and, occasionally, become inspired by the knowledge and lessons they've gained. Not to mention all the opportunities they have as kids and young adults; it makes me hopeful just to be around my students sometimes. As a high school student, many of my peers don't give our teachers enough credit. The education system is far from perfect, and teachers often make mistakes. (After all, they're only human.) But as they say, teachers truly aren't paid enough. So I'll be writing a few cards this teacher appreciation week.

@ibarns64 10 жыл бұрын

These are all my teachers! Da Vinci Science class of 2014 !

@alicialaww 10 жыл бұрын

aw it's such a nice feeling to see teacher's being so passionate about what they're doing. Reminds me of my teachers in my secondary school. truly miss them dearly

@TeachForAmerica 10 жыл бұрын

Love this! We recognized a few familiar (alumni) faces too. Thanks for featuring all these great teachers, and happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all educators!

@LizM623 10 жыл бұрын

As a current student teacher applying for jobs now, this video made me cry so hard. It so often doesn't feel like it could possibly ever be worth how crazy difficult it is now, or that it will ever be easier. Thanks for the video :)

@tribblespock 10 жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat as you! :)

@ericalacap6672 10 жыл бұрын

Da Vinci Science teachers truly rock. I am so glad that the rest of the world can see how amazing these people truly are. :)

@melanieterpstra8140 10 жыл бұрын

As a graduating senior in education, thank you. I'm tucking this nugget away for that first week of teaching when things aren't going as I hope they will. :)

@Ginnilini 10 жыл бұрын

As a teacher in my first year, this made me feel so much better about my struggles right now. Thank you!

@watvid1 2 жыл бұрын

Still a teacher?

@Ginnilini 2 жыл бұрын

As a matter of fact, I am 🙂. Still learning new things every day and still struggling from time to time (particularly with the pandemic), but I still wouldn't know what else I'd want to do and I enjoy teaching more every day. Making mistakes and learning from them made me more confident. I had to watch the video again when your comment popped up and I think my letter to my younger self would sound very much like the letters of the featured teachers'.

@watvid1 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ginnilini That's so cool! I'm about a month into my teacher training, teaching is harder than it looks, got a lot to learn. Have you taken any extra duties on such as head of year? Or you started working internationally?

@Ginnilini 2 жыл бұрын

Not really. I occasionally have interns and I plan and organize the language trips and a cross-curricular project week for my school. I've generally got enough to juggle with my everyday teaching duties, as I teach at a German private school with very high standards and expectations 😉.

@Ginnilini 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your training! The beginning is really tough, but all the mistakes will make you a better teacher. I sometimes look back and have to laugh at the disciplinary measures that I tried in my first years 😄

@coilbook 10 жыл бұрын

Nice video! It was a great pleasure meeting all KZfaqrs at the EDU meeting.

@xxSammxxxx 8 жыл бұрын

Tomorrow is my very first day teaching. I'm pretty scared. Thanks for the video.

@robertriley4270 8 жыл бұрын

+Samantha B I hope your day was the best day of your life, and, yes, it does get better!

@TheHeartsandcake90 8 жыл бұрын

+Samantha B Today was my first day. I was nervous too. How had it been so far for you?

@xxSammxxxx 8 жыл бұрын

TheHeartsandcake90 Pretty difficult I won't lie. The first day was definitely the hardest though.

@tylerdevetta4890 7 жыл бұрын

Samantha B if ur teaching secondary school kids Be outgoing and fun, nobody likes a boring teacher Have a bit of banter Be nice. Please it makes all the difference Try and see the kids point of view

@jonathanarthur4880 2 жыл бұрын

I am a first year teacher and doing a complete reset of the class (middle School 7-8) tomorrow and looking for inspiration to stay a teacher. This is my second career and never have I faced a challenge like this. These notes hit hard and it's difficult to think why you became a teacher during incredibly hard times. Thank you!!

@theresaladonnawashington5116 9 жыл бұрын

Watching all of these videos from Teach for America has inspired me to go above and beyond my call of teaching as a teacher. I cannot wait to get started and work in the areas where we are needed the most. Just seeing smiles on the faces of those children, the youth and adults brings back memories when I had people in my life who was there for me. Now that most of my family and friends are gone. I am willing to give back and work hard in getting all of our students a fighting chance of obtaining their education and going further than they can ever imagine.

@Wolfetman 10 жыл бұрын

These people have taught me so much. Proud Da Vincian with the class of 2014.

@theresaladonnawashington5116 9 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to be apart of Teach for America and looking forward in working with all of my students. Its very rewarding and my passion for teaching all students will someday pay off. Just paying it forward and giving back what I've learned from my college experiences and wisdom is a great way to help those that need our services. We owe it to them to give back and help them become who they are striving to become.

@TeachForAmerica 8 жыл бұрын

We're glad you're part of it, +Theresa Washington!

@bethdupuy7917 10 жыл бұрын

So very true! I admire all teacher's! You all r truly a blessing!

@anadesiree7804 Жыл бұрын

I really needed this today. It was a tough day at school and I don't know what tomorrow will bring. Thank you for this beautiful idea to share those letters. I know it was to your younger selves but as a younger teacher, I gladly take those words and look forward to the future, and work on the better teacher I'll become for my students.

@haleyd6382 10 жыл бұрын

Love this. Sealed the deal for me wanting to be a teacher when I'm older! Can't wait

@itsjohnny4267 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I’m going into my second week of teaching (3rd grade) and I really needed this. The learning curve at the start of this career is unbelievably steep- and much more coming in mid-year. It’s hard, but I’m sticking with it for the sake of my students.

@angelaschlegel3172 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Soulpancake, prompted me to thank the teacher who has had the most impact on my life.

@RainbowEssence-c3w Жыл бұрын

Aww, this is so sweet! I'm in the process of getting my CE (doing alternate route because I didn't get my bachelor's in education) and this video is really encouraging! Looking at all the stuff I have to know and learn to become a teacher, it's a bit scary, but this makes me feel somewhat better so thanks. I'm glad you all are enjoying being teachers, and kudos to you for shaping the minds of coming generations, never let anyone tell you that teaching isn't important!

@kimberlymiles6538 10 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this clip and can't wait to share this with the Roosevelt staff.

@Ginnilini 10 жыл бұрын

As a teacher in my first year, this made me feel so much better about my struggles right now :). Thank you!

@staceybug13 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! As a teacher this video has made me smile, can cry tears of joy. I am going to email this to my principal and AP. I bet it'll get shown at our next staff meeting. Thank again for this video.

@Coopdizzle 10 жыл бұрын

Shared this with my husband who is a 2nd year band director and all his teacher friends.

@Jallenallday49 10 жыл бұрын

So happy to know that these are my teachers :)

@stacysykes8424 3 жыл бұрын

This video hit home for me with a few happy tears. My first year of teaching is approaching. At times I am fully ready for that first day and other times I am terrified. I just got finished with my district Teacher Induction Program Seminar and was feeling very overwhelmed with all the information I just took in. But this video reminded me it is going to be ok and that we have a support team to back us up. #Teachersmatter!

@fringehouse 9 жыл бұрын

That's my old high school! Best high school anyone could ever go to...the teachers are more mentors than anything. Every one of them is amazing and passionate about being positive figures to their students.

@paulyumbla407 8 жыл бұрын

what's the name of the high school? seems like an awesome place to work

@hayleyarielle3027 9 жыл бұрын

I'm starting my first year of University this fall to become an Elementary/Middle school teacher. This video made me smile, as it totally confirmed the reason I am going about this new journey in the first place. I can't wait to teach!

@alexandragreenberg5876 10 жыл бұрын

This goes out to every teacher out there!

@tannerjohnson8152 6 жыл бұрын

I am on my last semester of school before I start teaching and I am very nervous. I appreciated this video. I hope that I can look back on my experiences as a teacher and be as happy as the teachers in this video seemed.

@Aerychi 9 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful. I am going to start teaching soon and this video eases my nerves!

@breehill9042 Жыл бұрын

I am currently finishing up my teaching program to teach grades 4-8 ELAR & Social Studies in Texas and this video was shared with me through my program. It really made my day, resparked my motivation and is truly inspiring! Thank you-from a soon to be First Year Teacher!

@HappyCultivated 6 жыл бұрын

Just came across this video. LOVE everything about it!! So many things #truth

@Saena 10 жыл бұрын

I needed to hear every word of this. Thank you.

@upsidedownkatrinaYT 10 жыл бұрын

For a future teacher, that is so beautifully inspiring and motivating! Thank you.

@yasserokko8791 9 жыл бұрын

I liked the video very much, and I want to add my own experience and feelings. My first day teaching was wonderful , I felt something strange when the students entered the classroom, but soon I could control myself and started a warm conversation about what I like and what every student likes to do in vacations and weekends. It was great.

@debbiesung 10 жыл бұрын

Teachers really do need to get paid more. Teachers are the foundation to our future. A good friend of mine is majoring in Education because of the teachers she had when she was younger.

@lamondaswann8981 3 жыл бұрын

I love the video and Im loving being a Teacher , this will be your greatest reward!

@tribblespock 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I'm going in for interviews tomorrow for my first teaching position and I needed to hear this :)

@abbyclassof11 10 жыл бұрын

I've got a year an a half left of college before I start teaching! I am both excited and a nervous wreck ! Teachers matter so much and mine have been over all amazing !!

@GenevieveThornton 10 жыл бұрын

Teachers are indispensable! I will never, ever forget my kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Janice Ferguson, who even then pointed out my strengths...and I've been out of grade school for a while now.

@lynettekuan 7 жыл бұрын

I had my first day ever of French teaching this past Tuesday. And this video just hit all the feels. It was incredibly difficult, taking over a position at this time of the year, being preceded by an unknown number of unstable daily subs. The first week was a roller-coaster for me. I hope and pray that it gets better next week. Wish me luck!

@lwarrell31 10 жыл бұрын

God Bless all the teachers!

@squinterbynature 10 жыл бұрын

This was really interesting and heart warming. I'm currently studying to become a teacher so I'll be keeping this in my favorites. :)

@msemsmusic7549 10 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! As a teacher I really relate to what everyone wrote!

@Jadeslife 10 жыл бұрын

Wooh! Da Vinci teachers rock!!!

@mypeoplesdance 10 жыл бұрын

This was great. Thank you so much.

@KingofFeralImps 10 жыл бұрын

Yeah! My buddies Joey and Josh representing our school! Love you guys and I'll see you Monday!

@TheHouseOfJokes 9 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on a well put together youtube video. You have performed a bang up effort here.

@manolaaldeferi6606 9 жыл бұрын

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@JenneyefurRose 10 жыл бұрын

I love this video! I intend be a teacher in the future, and I can look back on this video for advice

@AmblerInsomniac 10 жыл бұрын

I'm a teacher, but am taking a break between being laid off and finding the next position to be a student for a while. This video was super, and makes me want to rush through this period and get back to the classroom.

@delaFuenteization 6 жыл бұрын

I wish I could have explained how important my effort would be. My smile and positive energy was going to make the difference because so many students have a need to build their esteem. Hnag on when the kid is angry cause it is not you but the load of the baggage they are carrying. It will get better.

@donnameehan4894 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Education is transitioning and everyday can feel like your first day:)

@popandkidsdonate4640 10 жыл бұрын

Very nice. I guess you never stop learning - Not even when you're teaching!

@isabelmujica945 10 жыл бұрын

I am a teacher and it is a hard and poorly paid profession but it has given me a lot of satisfaction

@emk3234 10 жыл бұрын

These teachers a beautiful

@LucidEnigma21 10 жыл бұрын

More of these "If I knew then"!!! :D

@JayLuhx 10 жыл бұрын

as a future teacher, I absolutely loved this :) thank you for sharing!!

@renab.7390 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that gave me a great boost of courage for my first day of teaching tomorrow!

@ForTeachersChannel 6 жыл бұрын

Bernadette Scheiber good luck! My first day was crazy but it’s (mostly) smooth sailing now!

@lilliancarilo 10 жыл бұрын

I love this! Sending link to my future educator daughter.

@barbarac2008 10 жыл бұрын

I LOVED this so darn much!!!! Yay team education :-)

@mvickers277 10 жыл бұрын

I just signed my contract with my middle school today and I've definitely got those first day jitters... Thanks for the video, made me cry. :) But I guess Monday is a little less scary because everyone was a first-day, first-year teacher at one point... lol.

@melissafavazza1605 10 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this.

@biafrizon 8 жыл бұрын

beautiful.

@hokshii 10 жыл бұрын

i play to be a teacher one day. this was something wonderful to hear and see.

@maritzah.4039 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this 🥺❤️

@harueno4670 10 жыл бұрын

That one guy with the "this is home" tee kinda looks like abed! cool, cool cool cool. :) such a sweet video, sweet as pie !

@itsmegmira 7 жыл бұрын

this is brilliant, thank you

@68868s 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@phulbig 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks I needed that.

@ulqha 7 жыл бұрын

I just started my new job in new uni. This reminds me of my students' feedback in previous uni that they did remember their first impression of me. So now, i am gonna make a letter for my first week in new uni. x)

@tmor173 10 жыл бұрын

Love this!

@AirFire18 10 жыл бұрын

i needed this. thank you

@faithlovedance1 10 жыл бұрын

awe! my DV teachers are so cool!

@annegiffords 10 жыл бұрын

This will be the job it will be hard to retire from. 27 years later I still don't want to walk away.

@suzeldiegoguerra2943 8 жыл бұрын

This is encouraging, I am a new teacher, and I am making mistakes left and right. I know that it'll get better but for the moment it feels like one of the toughest things I've ever done in my life. It'll be worth it in the end.

@ingvildhagen7420 8 жыл бұрын

Hey! I just had my first day, and Im not feeling too good about it.. Please tell me it gets better!

@ShineRajcom 10 жыл бұрын

#HappyTeachersDay I love the background score too...

@dayinibatrisyia5424 5 ай бұрын

I am a new teacher this video touches my heart❤

@kaylahowell3764 9 жыл бұрын

Working on my teaching degree now. I still have so far to go. Hope I remember this when I reach my destination.

@PinkYSSPoLoSSS27856 8 жыл бұрын

I'm a teacher and Thank you so much TT

@erickkimani8344 9 жыл бұрын

great stuff

@RobertMahar1 10 жыл бұрын

I love this SO hard! xoxo

@idk-fp1vg 10 жыл бұрын

Heart warming video :)

@poobd 10 жыл бұрын

I wish I could be apart of this district they seem nicer, all the schools here are so rushed and have lessons on time constraints and have 30+ kids in each class. It really robs us and the teachers from having that kind of connection. I honestly don't even remember most of my teachers faces or names because of this :c

@lolitalosity143 10 жыл бұрын

@leomeza1321 7 жыл бұрын

+Lolita Go shhhhhhhh

@eleonorakoll 8 жыл бұрын

In two days I'm going to have my very first day of teaching. I've never done that before! I'm so excited and scared at the same time :D

@TheHeartsandcake90 8 жыл бұрын

+Eleonora Ma Aww! cool Today was my first day too! I was very nervous the weeks leading up to it. But my first day went pretty well, with the exception of a few things. Hope you had a great day.

@CJReynolds 7 жыл бұрын

Eleonora Ma that first year is hard but it can be so sweet too.

@TheDiegoDelgadoShow 10 жыл бұрын

This Is So Amazing!!!!! :D

@divyajain7244 7 жыл бұрын

I could easily relate myself to this video , as i m in the process of being a teacher . Also this is my concern too that what will be my journey be like? Sometimes it scares me too how will i face my class for the first time . The above video inspires me not to give up so easily whenever i feel low because if today i' m having a bad day , definitely A good day will come . If today students are not liking me , they will admire me after a certain period of time but that doesnt mean that i'll give give up on me today. Sometimes we should place ourselves in students' shoes , yes our lecture or topic may be boring sometimes , so we should not be offended if they find our lecture boring.

@divyathakur3368 7 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you divya. Anybody whether in service or in process of being a teacher will relate with the video. The video was actually very inspiring and motivating for all those who are yet to face their first day as teachers. Ofcourse we'll feel nervous and all kind of negative thoughts will come to our mind but if we give up this easily. Then what are we going to taught our students. So irrespective of whatever we feel we should look at the bright side of the day.