Personal Classroom Management Plan

My Personal Classroom Management Plan
Professionalism as a teacher starts the moment you step onto a campus and some may argue as soon as you step into the public eye. While I was at substitute teacher training this week, the speaker said students should know who the professional is by looking at them. He was talking about what to wear as a substitute in his school district. When a colleague, parent, or student sees a teacher they should immediately know that they are one of the professionals on campus. They know this because they are dressed appropriately, are civil, and engaged with their environment. Appearance is only one aspect of professionalism, there are many facets of professionalism to regard in the profession of teaching. The
I do this by starting each year establishing the rules, procedures, and expectations for each student's behavior during the first two weeks of school. By exploring, identifying, and practicing how to behave, where things go, and when certain things happen several times each day for the first two weeks of school, each student thrives in their learning environment and knows what is expected. One of the key words in my first statement is fun. The environment is inviting and stimulating for the students, myself, and my colleagues. There are some things on the walls, but it isn’t cluttered or too busy and the atmosphere is relaxed yet productive. The desks are laid out to allow me to move around freely and my desk is off to the side of the room. I spend most of my time walking around the room watching my students work, assessing comprehension, and answering questions. I take time to get to know my students, their interests, and what their strengths and weaknesses to program interesting, motivating, and challenging material that is
Informational group texts, emails, and phone calls to the parents are the main ways that I inform parents of upcoming events, projects, behavioral concerns and praises. There are modifications, like letters, for parents or guardians that require other means of communication. During the year there is ample communication with parents and guardians about what is happening in class and what should be expected when the student is at home. Questions are encouraged from parents and guardians and answered the same day or as quickly as