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Tables of Contents for The Unauthorized Teacher's Survival Guide
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Fitting in with the Staff
1
17
The Teaching Staff
3
3
The Principal
6
1
The Vice Principal
7
1
The School Secretary
7
1
The Custodian
8
2
The Cafeteria Staff
10
1
The Teaching Aides
11
1
The Resource Teacher
12
1
The Librarian or Media Specialist
12
1
The Teaching Specialists
13
1
Professional Help
13
1
The School Nurse
14
1
The School Bus Driver
15
1
The School Board
15
1
Conclusion
15
2
All Those Buzz Words!
17
14
Conclusion
29
2
Rapport with Your Students
31
16
The Mechanics
32
6
The Caring
38
7
Conclusion
45
2
Rapport with the Parents
47
16
Back-to-School Night
47
1
Open House
48
3
Parent-Teacher Conferences
51
5
Kindergarten Orientations
56
2
Report Cards
58
1
Problem Parents
59
2
Conclusion
61
2
Those Extracurriculars
63
14
Field Trips
64
5
Fund-raising
69
2
Classroom Guests and Outside Speakers
71
1
School Dances
72
2
Team Sport Events
74
2
Clubs and Organizations
76
1
Conclusion
76
1
Classroom Environment
77
14
General Room Environment
77
4
Walls and Bulletin Boards
81
2
Interest Centers
83
7
Conclusion
90
1
Discipline and Classroom Control
91
16
Positive Reinforcements and Negative Consequences
92
7
Severe Discipline Problems
99
6
Conclusion
105
2
Managing Your Stress
107
10
Don't Take Your Job So Seriously
109
1
Relaxation Techniques
110
2
Get Exercise Every Day
112
1
Eat Well
113
1
Keep a Positive Attitude and a Sense of Humor
114
1
Seek Professional Help
115
1
Conclusion
116
1
Teachers' Supplies
117
6
For Your Desk
117
2
For Your Filing Cabinet
119
1
For Your Supply Cabinet
119
1
Decorating/Teaching Supplies
119
1
Supply Sources
120
2
Conclusion
122
1
How To Prepare for a Substitute
123
6
Emergency Lesson Plans for Your Substitute
124
1
General Information for Your Substitute
125
1
A Few Helpful Hints
126
2
Conclusion
128
1
Time Management
129
8
Learn To Prioritize
129
4
Learn To Organize
133
3
Learn To Set Goals
136
1
The Teacher's Many Hats
137
12
Surrogate Parent
138
1
Friend
139
1
Social Worker
140
1
Provider
141
1
Psychologist
142
2
Nurse
144
2
Emergency Technician
146
1
Conclusion
147
2
Ask the Old Pros
149
18
``I Think I Can ... I Think I Can''
167