by bmelsby | Nov 4, 2024 | employment, new teacher
A New Teacher’s Guide to the Teacher Evaluation Process by Amanda Melsby – updated November 1, 2025 I recall my first teacher evaluation process being filled mostly with confusion and fear. I didn’t understand how the forms worked or how many times I’d be...
by bmelsby | Sep 3, 2024 | classroom management, new teacher
Five Essential Sections of a Syllabus and How to Write Them by Amanda Melsby – September 3, 2024 This guide will walk you through five essential sections of a syllabus. A course syllabus is like a contract or written agreement between parties. If any disputes...
by bmelsby | Apr 30, 2024 | new teacher
End of the School Year FAQ for New Teachers by Amanda Melsby – updated May 11, 2025 I’ve been looking forward to the last month of school for months. But now that it’s here, all I feel is stress. I’m begging students to behave. Just getting them to complete a...
by bmelsby | Feb 23, 2024 | employment, new teacher
Teacher Job Satisfaction Is Down. How to Know if Your School Is the Cause by Amanda Melsby — February 25, 2024 Ask a current teacher if they’d recommend others go into the profession, and you’ll likely hear responses on either end of the spectrum: “Absolutely,...
by bmelsby | Jan 22, 2024 | new teacher
New Teachers: Here Are Five Ways To Give Yourself a Raise by Brad Melsby – updated January 18, 2024 According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average teacher salary in the United States was $66,397 in 2022. Unless you’re working in the...
by bmelsby | Nov 17, 2023 | employment, new teacher
New Teacher Observation Tips: From Planning to The Follow-Up by Amanda Melsby – updated November 8, 2025 I’ve observed hundreds of teachers over the years, and let me reassure you: If you’re feeling anxious about your formal teacher observation, you’re not...
