Have you ever heard the phrase, "those who can't teach" or have you heard someone comment, "anyone can be a teacher"?
There are many people out there who simply feel that anyone can walk into a classroom and 'teach' those students content that they already know. I beg to differ.
I've been a high school math teacher for 10 years now. It hasn't been an easy job to do at all. It's been rewarding in more ways than I can count, but definitely not easy. There were times when I've contemplated leaving the profession because dealing with high school students isn't a walk in the park. They each have their own lives, personal problems, fears, experiences, etc. that they bring into the classroom.
However, when I look across my high school, I can see why many professionals in the business world look down at teachers. For one, it's the way many teachers dress to teach at school.
If you want to gain your students' and parents' respect, you should definitely dress in a professional manner. Now, I don't mean suit and tie everyday, or pantyhose and a dress everyday. But at least slacks, shoes, and a nice shirt. It's amazing how many teachers look like they woke up late to go to work, threw on the first thing the found in their drawer, and went to teach. They wear sneakers everyday and don't bother to even brush their hair some times.
Teacher Tip#1: If you want to be treated like a professional, dress like one.
Yes, there are times when dressing down is appropriate. I myself am a club sponsor and on Fridays will wear my club or school t-shirt with jeans. But at least I try to wear a nice skirt, slacks, and work shirt the rest of the week. It's important to dress like a professional if you are to get your students to treat you like one.
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