What if you could succeed with a disruptive student, connect with an angry parent or impress a skeptical principal with a new idea, a new procedure, or a new way of looking at something? And what if you could do all these things… Save countless hours during the school year Teach students to believe in themselves Create a positive environment based on mutual respect Maintain high academic expectations for all students Get 100% participation in your class with one simple technique Motivate unmotivated students Spend less time on classroom management and more time teaching Learn how to stay calm amid the chaos Help your students feel safe making mistakes Have fun with your students and more… That’s what this book is all about. It’s a collection of teacher time tested ideas, resources and strategies that will make you an effective teacher in minutes. The book also comes with bonus downloadable content.

Tips for Success: Strategies to Regain Elementary Classroom Control Is there a knot in your stomach before you step into class? Are disruptive, defiant students part of your nightmares? Is the lack of control of your classroom affecting your lesson plans, your self-confidence, and ultimately your life? Five time Teacher Award Winner Marjan Glavac shares his 29 years of teaching experience in troubled schools for empowerment of elementary teachers inside the classroom. This book guides you through tested techniques designed to build rapport with disruptive students, inspire unmotivated kids, overcome the challenges of teaching, together with effective tools and strategies to regain classroom control in the toughest teaching environments from the first to the last day of school. How To Succeed As An Elementary Teacher contains a bonus online workbook containing blackline masters, additional resources and websites. You will learn: •Effective and easy techniques to remain calm, stay in control, and teach stress free… even when students are pressing your buttons! •A teaching strategy that will win back your disruptive students. •Anticipating and preventing inappropriate behaviors. •Successful tools to put an end to fights and arguments. •Simple-to-follow procedures that establish discipline on day 1 and ensure you will have a stress-free first day of school followed by a stress-free year! •19 engaging activities to make hectic days less trying and more enjoyable for you and your students. •50 strategies and activities to get a class that has run off the rails back on track. •60 ways to reignite a teacher’s passion in the aftermath of burnout.

Learn simple strategies to reduce stress, eliminate misbehavior and create your ideal class I’t’s an honorable profession……but teaching has many challenges. Do you know how to create the ideal classroom? Now, more than ever, keeping and holding the attention of students is a challenge. Lots of people give up and leave the profession. How do we get the kids respect and make them want to learn? The daily struggles can ruin the joy of teaching. And there isn’t enough time in the day to cover everything. With this book learn the essentials that will change your teaching life: Motivate Students Eliminate Misbehaviors Learn the Secrets to Individualized Instructions Setting and Achieving Goals Most Effective way to Assess Student There are many more crucial ideas to turn the job you have into the job you always dreamed of when you decided to go into teaching. You’ll love this book because of the depth of brilliant ideas to change your classroom. Get it now. For free resources for getting a teaching job, becoming an effective teacher and making teaching fun, visit: www.TheBusyEducator.com

The Complete Guide to Getting a Teaching Job By Marjan Glavac and Adam Waxler Glavac and Waxler reveal the secrets of landing the teaching job of your dreams. “The Complete Guide to Getting A Teaching Job” is an absolute must read for any teacher searching for a teaching position in today’s competitive world. This outstanding manual holds all the necessary information for finding jobs in the teaching profession and acing interviews to secure them. As everyone knows, teaching jobs are extremely difficult to obtain these days, so it is imperative to learn insider techniques in order to master the application process, and later perform brilliantly in exacting and stressful interviews. This basic guide gives step-by-step, straight-forward methods towards accomplishing a successful job application followed by an excellent interview. Here is some of the best information offered in the book: •Little known social media job search techniques that will direct you to teaching positions ahead of your competition. •Strategies for discovering unadvertised jobs before anyone else. •How to create a teacher resume that makes you stand out from the competition. •What to put and what not to put on a teacher cover letter. •Resume mistakes that discredit you in the eyes of the recruiters. •The number one secret to landing a teacher interview. •25 practice questions that interviewers are sure to ask, and tips on how to answer them. •7 questions that recruiters are not allowed to ask. •5 practical strategies to manage anxiety and ensure a great interview. •12 questions you should never forget to ask the interviewer so they know you are serious about the job. This manual will provide you with enough know-how and confidence in the difficult and stressful process of job hunting, and before you know it, you’ll be on your way to your first interview and getting your ideal teaching job. For free resources for getting a teaching job, becoming an effective teacher and making teaching fun, visit: www.TheBusyEducator.com

[[Click here for previews and more information] https://www.amazon.com/Marjan-Glavac/e/B004HH7K4Q/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1 Veteran educator Marjan Glavac’s book gives new meaning to the concept of the “teachable moment”. His collection of personal and inspirational affirmations are guaranteed to connect with anyone who has dedicated their lives to students in a classroom. For every educator who has felt frustrated, unappreciated, and overwhelmed, Teaching Is… reinforces the power of teachers to inspire, motivate, and make a difference. This small book with a big message goes beyond the curriculum, celebrating what true education is all about. Teaching Is… Moments That Inspire and Motivate Teachers to Make a Difference, was a five year labor of love for Glavac. He captures and offers up the indelible magic moments that teachers experience day in and day out. It seeks to break through the walls of mis-understanding, misguided criticisms, concerns of high pay, teacher performance, accountability, and untold working hours.Here is a book that lays bare the heart and souls of teachers in their own words, as they describe those defining moments that capture the essence of the reason why they choose and stay in this honored profession. Here is a very special, singularly unique, and beautiful way to learn, appreciate and understand the dedication of teachers and why they devote their lives to making a difference to the lives of the children they touch. New teachers will be reassured by the personal wisdom of an experienced educator who has walked the path before them; veteran teachers will feel refreshed and invigorated by the unbounded optimism and truthful insight. This book is for every educator at any stage of their career. For parents and students who wish to acknowledge and thank the dedicated teachers who have made an impact with their caring guidance, Teaching Is… is the perfect and lasting gift. Read. Enjoy. And share it with those who have made a difference in your life. For free resources for getting a teaching job, becoming an effective teacher and making teaching fun, visit: [www.TheBusyEducator.com]http://www.TheBusyEducator.com)

Answers to Top 5 Questions They Ask in a Teaching Interview If you’ve been called for a teaching interview, you should start preparing right away. While they might ask you questions about your subject, there are also some questions about your personality. These Human Resource questions are very generic and have no right or wrong answers. They reflect your communication skills and presence of mind. Make sure you prepare for them before appearing for the interview. Here are some common questions asked in a teaching interview. For more information, visit our website: www.TheBusyEducator.com

Adding Supporting Documents to Your Resume While Applying – Here’s How When you apply for a job, your employer might be looking for something extra apart from the standard resume and cover letter. The extra documents are known as supporting documentation and can include a number of things such as scanned copies of certificates and letters of recommendation. While many employers leave the documentation part for the interview process, some of them may specify in the job description that they want to see them with the application.

Here’s something to think about. The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the “Peanuts” comic strip. You don’t have to actually answer the questions. You’ll soon get the point. Name the five wealthiest people in the world. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize. Name the last six Academy Award winners for best actor or actress. Name the last decade’s worth of World Series winners. Name the last five World Cup Winners. Name the last five Stanley Cup Winners. How did you do? The point is, none of us remembers the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners. Here’s some more things to think about. See how well you do on this quiz! List a few teachers who aided your journey through school. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with. Easier? The Lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care. If you’d like, pass this on to those people who have made a difference in your life. OR, better still, let your students do this exercise. (My students students were so frustrated with the first part, BUT got the second part!) Even better, make a difference yourself! Until next time, Talk to each other, support each other, take care of each other. Marjan

I surveyed my teacher subscribers and asked them what they wanted to know before school year starts. Hundreds of teachers replied. Here are the questions and answers: You can see the video or listen to the audio recording here: http://thebusyeducator.com/what-hundreds-of-teachers-want-to-know-before-school-starts/ All the best, Marjan www.TheBusyEducator.com

Classroom Management: The Proactive Approach 5-Part Classroom Management Mini-Course Quick Reference Guide I. Increase Student Motivation A. Make connections between content and the student’s own interests B. Use critical thinking questions to spark heated discussions C. Use of video at the beginning of the lesson to pique interest and curiosity II. Limit Student Confusion A. Be consistent B. Check for understanding C. Make daily agenda clear D. Make daily objectives clear III. Increase Participation A. Combine strategies: all-write & pair/share IV. Be Specific A. Give specific directions B. Give specific time-limits (on-the-clock) V. Stop Procrastination A. Monitor Map: go to procrastinators first!

Top 15 Questions They Ask in a Teaching Interview It’s a good bet that one or more of these questions will be asked of you during a teaching interview. It’s a good idea to prepare answers for these questions. For more information: www.TheBusyEducator.com

Teaching Empathy to Students With a Can of Pop Every year I had students pushing and jostling each other in line ups for the water fountain, during transitions and at dismissal. Sometimes the pushing and jostling resulted in shouting, swearing and punching each other. For more information, visit: www.TheBusyEducator.com

In 2007, I interviewed Harry Wong. My questions came from a survey of my Busy Educator subscribers. There were a LOT of questions for Harry, over 8 single spaced pages of them! Listen as I interview Harry Wong on Classroom Management, Discipline Behaviour Problems and more. All resource links to the video can be found here: http://thebusyeducator.com/harry-wong-on-classroom-management-discipline-behaviour-problems-and-more/ Timeline 1:26:41 4:40 Classroom Discipline/Behaviour Problems 9:44 Kazim Cicek PowerPoint Procedures (Nov/Dec 2004) 12:45 Melissa Pantoja Your First Day (Jun 2000) 16:18 Sarah Jones How a Good University Can Help You (Sep 2001) A Successful First Day Is No Secret (Sep 2005) 18:15 Ed Lucero His Classroom Is a Real Life Office (Mar 2005) 19:29 Robin Zarzour The Saints of Education (Oct 2004) 20:41 Heather Chambers How Procedures Saved a Teacher’s Life (Sep 2004) 21:22 Solving Noise Problems 22:09 Movement/Transitions Into School 24:06 Jeanne Bayless Van Gogh in Nine Hours (Dec 2001) 25:42 Dispensing Materials in Fifteen Seconds (Sept 2002) 25:58 Wanda Bradford How to Start a Class Effectively (Oct 2000) 28:27 Pam Hawkins Consistent Implementation Of School-Wide Procedures (Oct 2000) 29:29 Bridget Phillips A Most Effective School (Jan 2002) 30:18 Elmo Sanchez First Day of School Script – in Spanish, Too! (Aug 2007) 39:38 Improving Student Learning 42:14 Why are the kids failing? Why aren’t they learning? 45:05 Julie Johnson They’re Eager to Do the Assignments (Apr 2006) 46:41 4 Things Effective Teachers Do 49:22 Norm Dannen Assessing Student Progress with a Rubric (Oct 2006) Oretha Ferguson How to Write a Rubric (Nov 2006) 50:56 Kathy Monroe Students Want a Sense of Direction (Feb 2007) 52:04 Douglas Brooks The Effective Teacher Adapts (Feb 2004) 52:41 Barbara De Santis/ Chelonnda Seroyer A 92 Percent Homework Turn-in Rate (Sep 2006) 53:37 Tips on how to help at risk students succeed 56:10 At Risk Students and Students With ADD, ADHD and other Special Education Challenges 1:01:19 Robin Zarzour The Saints of Education (Oct 20041:01:40 The Success of Special Ed Teachers (Mar 2006) 1:06:50 Improving Student Achievement Is Very Simple (Part 1) (May 2005) Improving Student Achievement Is Very Simple (Part 2) (Jun 2005) Training Gen Y Teachers for Maximum Effectiveness (Apr 2007) 1:10:24 Final Comments All the best, Marjan www.TheBusyEducator.com

In my 25th year of teaching, I was a teacher of a split 5th/6th year class. It was a challenging school and a challenging class. Three months into the new school year, I gave my students an end of the term math test. There were 28 students in the class of mixed abilities. I spent a number of lessons reviewing what concepts to teach. I also showed students what concepts and questions to study. I knew they were ready for the test. The next day, I handed out the test and took it home for marking. None of them passed the math test. I was sure one of my students was going to get perfect. It came as a shock that not a single student passed. The class did not meet my expectations at all. Here’s what I told my students the next day. “First of all, let me say that I like all of you very much. I believe in you, I know you can handle it, I accept all of you. I want you in this classroom. On the very first day of school, I made a promise to each and every one of you – that this would be your best year ever. In order to keep that promise, I need something from you – I need you to do your best, to follow the rules of the classroom, to respect yourself and each other, to be responsible for your actions, to co-operate, to be a team. I have always believed that students should know where they are, where they’re going and how to get there. I’m not going to hold anything back – you all failed your math test. It’s feedback you may not want to hear, but one of the main reasons you all failed is because your behavior is impacting on your academic work. And that’s where I come in. It’s my job to help you be your best. One of the first things I’m going to do is to phone all your parents. They need to know. We’re also going to re-do the test. I will show you how to answer the questions. You all need to start taking your math home every night and reading out loud the questions, reviewing what we did in class and giving me feedback the next day on anything you don’t understand. You need to start talking to each other by phone, by text, through social media to help each other, to support each other. It was through education that I got out of poverty, my brother got out of poverty, my sister got out of poverty. That’s one of my most important values—the importance of getting an education. And that’s why education is free for everyone from pre Kindergarten to the 12th grade. We had a bad day, but tomorrow is a new day. I want you to do your best. Your parents want you to do your best. All of your teachers want you to do your best. Now, we need you to do your best. Until next time, Talk to each other, support each other, take care of each other. Marjan www.TheBusyEducator.com

It was just before the afternoon recess. I was ready to teach my class for a math lesson, when a parent from the Home and School Association came into the classroom. She requested to speak to the students…alone. For more information, please go to: www.TheBusyEducator.com

What to Do After the Teaching Interview Congratulations for completing your job interview. Now that it’s over, you have to sit back and wait for their call, right? Well actually, there’s a lot you can do. It’s always a good idea to follow up to increase your chances of being hired. Even if you think you did really well (or really bad) in the interview, it doesn’t harm in following up. How to follow up? Stay tune! For more information, visit www.TheBusyEducator.com

Do you hear it? No? That’s the sound of stress. It’s known as the silent killer because it silently creeps up on you. You don’t realize the damage stress causes you until it’s too late. How do you prevent stress from creeping up on you? The most common advice is to maintain social contacts; get a good night’s rest; eat nutritious meals, exercise; meditate; avoid stressful situations. As teachers, it’s tough to avoid stressful situations. We’re always on. We’re dealing with bullying issues, fights, constant communication with our students, parents, fellow teachers and administrators. On top of that, we’re trying to be on time for our classes, before, during and after school duties, writing up lesson plans, creating tests, and then the endless marking. And, if this weren’t enough, there are the meetings that go on and on and cause you even more stress. It’s hard to turn it off even when we go home. But here’s a handy tip. This was given to me by one of my parents at the end of one school year. It’s a teacher stress ball in the shape of an apple. It came with these instructions: When feeling overwhelmed and stressed out, squeeze ball once for every day remaining in the school year. So the next time you feel like the stress is overwhelming you, take your handy squeeze ball and squeeze the stress away. Try it and let me know in the comments how you make out. Until next time, Talk to each other, support each other, take care of each other. Marjan For more information, please visit: wwwTheBusyEducator.com

Substitute Teacher Interview – Tricky Questions and Answers Working as a substitute teacher can help you get the much-needed experience that will land you a job as a regular teacher. While you might think that becoming a substitute teacher is easy, it actually takes hard work. Are you ready to face the interview for a substitute teacher? Let’s help you out by offering answers to some of the tricky questions.

Download the Sunshine Observation Form along with The Sunshine Call What To Say Script and Resources here (no registration required): http://thebusyeducator.com/a-strategy-for-parent-teacher-communication-that-works/ We all like to be praised. We all like to be told something positive. There is nothing more motivating for a student than receiving a positive “sunshine” call from their teacher. Praise from a teacher to a parent of a challenging student becomes very powerful when the first call the parent receives is a positive one. Place yourself in the shoes of this parent who constantly gets phone calls of misbehavior. Be the one to change their thought of the teacher phone call. If your first call is a positive one, you will have them on your side when you need them later for any student misbehavior.

How to Prepare For Your Teacher Interview If you’re in Teacher’s College, just graduated or already teaching, it’s a great idea to get a trusted mentor and a group of 3-5 fellow classmates. Next, brainstorm the best teaching interview questions you can think of. Then, brainstorm again for the single best answer to the interview questions. For more information, visit www.TheBusyEducator.com

If you have sent your resume to over a dozen schools and colleges, and not received a single reply, your disappointment is very natural. But this doesn’t mean that you have to give up on your teaching career. Maybe, just maybe, the problem lies in your resume. This video covers the 5 most common mistakes people make in their resumes and how to fix them.