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One of the best feelings I get is when my students really put together some good/great ****ing written work, whether it be a literary analysis piece or some short-constructed response or argument writing. Whatevs. Doesn't matter. Just when every kid, or almost every kid, has really busted their *** and tried to put together their best piece possible. Thoughtful. Bold. Proofread. Like that. It brings me great joy and I LOVE distributing that work back, talking to them as a whole about how proud I am of them, how capable they all really are (don't think most believe it but they are--it's an urban district, mostly Dominicans and Puerto Ricans), and conferencing with them individually. Conferencing isn't easy (though it sort of is at the same time) and I don't do it nearly enough but it's been invaluable when I have done it. I feel like the kids really listen, and though they obviously don't say it, they like that I am talking to them one-on-one about their work, them as a student, their strengths, weaknesses. It shows genuine interest and that I'm not just some teacher who quickly skimmed their writing and put a grade on it.
 
Wes Mantooth said:
One of the best feelings I get is when my students really put together some good/great ****ing written work, whether it be a literary analysis piece or some short-constructed response or argument writing. Whatevs. Doesn't matter. Just when every kid, or almost every kid, has really busted their *** and tried to put together their best piece possible. Thoughtful. Bold. Proofread. Like that. It brings me great joy and I LOVE distributing that work back, talking to them as a whole about how proud I am of them, how capable they all really are (don't think most believe it but they are--it's an urban district, mostly Dominicans and Puerto Ricans), and conferencing with them individually. Conferencing isn't easy (though it sort of is at the same time) and I don't do it nearly enough but it's been invaluable when I have done it. I feel like the kids really listen, and though they obviously don't say it, they like that I am talking to them one-on-one about their work, them as a student, their strengths, weaknesses. It shows genuine interest and that I'm not just some teacher who quickly skimmed their writing and put a grade on it.
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Meeting you in person I really got the impression that you are an exceptional teacher who really cares about your students. I think Fish and I both expressed how much we wished we had had teachers like you. Your students may or may not realize it, but they are lucky to have you as a teacher.
 
Bulletproof said:
Meeting you in person I really got the impression that you are an exceptional teacher who really cares about your students. I think Fish and I both expressed how much we wished we had had teachers like you. Your students may or may not realize it, but they are lucky to have you as a teacher.
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Damn, dude. Thank you. Seriously. That (and finding out there is likely gonna be a True Detective Season 3 and that the scripts supposedly kick *** so far) made my night. Let me be honest and say I'm far from exceptional. I'm not lacking in confidence and do think I'm very good, don't get me wrong, but I also realize there are many things I could improve upon in my field.
 
Wes Mantooth said:
One of the best feelings I get is when my students really put together some good/great ****ing written work, whether it be a literary analysis piece or some short-constructed response or argument writing. Whatevs. Doesn't matter. Just when every kid, or almost every kid, has really busted their *** and tried to put together their best piece possible. Thoughtful. Bold. Proofread. Like that. It brings me great joy and I LOVE distributing that work back, talking to them as a whole about how proud I am of them, how capable they all really are (don't think most believe it but they are--it's an urban district, mostly Dominicans and Puerto Ricans), and conferencing with them individually. Conferencing isn't easy (though it sort of is at the same time) and I don't do it nearly enough but it's been invaluable when I have done it. I feel like the kids really listen, and though they obviously don't say it, they like that I am talking to them one-on-one about their work, them as a student, their strengths, weaknesses. It shows genuine interest and that I'm not just some teacher who quickly skimmed their writing and put a grade on it.
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Meeting you in person I really got the impression that you are an okay teacher at best who really cares about your free time. I think the random guy a the bar and I both expressed how much we wished we had had teachers like you so we didnt have to do much and get by. Your students may or may not realize it, but they are lucky to have you as a teacher so their life is easier.


Just kidding I also think despite you being the resident dick on Jazzfanz you seem like a really committed solid teacher who really goes above and beyond for your students. I also mean Dick in the nicest way possible.
 
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Abusing my position of trust and authority at work to haze junior staff members.
 
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