Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Finding the "Right" School Chapter 2 Preparation...The Days, Weeks, and (Sometimes) Months Before Chapter 3 A Support System is Crucial Chapter 4 Without This, You'll Never Make It Chapter 5 Establishing Your Philosophy on Teaching, Grading, Discipline, and Classroom Managment Chapter 6 Final Thoughts on Preperation Chapter 7 Twenty-Four Hours and Counting Chapter 8 How to Begin and What You Should Say to Your First Class Chapter 9 What if Things Aren't Going as Planned? Chapter 10 Disciplining Your Students: React, But Don't Overreact Chapter 11 Specific Discipline Problems and How to Handle Them Chapter 12 Another Effective Discipline Technique Chapter 13 Stay Sharp! One of the Most Difficult Times is Right Before Spring Break Chapter 14 What is the Best Way to Teach Your Subject? Chapter 15 What You Can Expect Out of Your Principal and Assistant Principal Chapter 16 What you can Expext From Other Teacher Chapter 17 What Types of Kids You'll Be Teaching Chapter 18 Open House (Back To School Night) Chapter 19 Parent-Teacher Conferences Chapter 20 Handeling Parent Phone Calls- Both Positive and Negative Chapter 21 Professional Development ( In-Service Days and Educational Seminars/ Workshops) Chapter 22 Peaks and Valleys... Enjoying the Good Days While Surviving the Bad Ones Chapter 23 Helpful Hints Chapter 24 Final Thoughts

About the Author

Bob Kitchen has been involved in education for more than 20 years. Currently, he teaches high school in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Reviews

Chock full of practical information and advice that all veteran teachers wish someone had told them when they were rookies…excellent tips for classroom preparation, parent communication, and discipline that teachers should know from the date they are hired…will ease many of the jitters associated with launching a teaching career.
*NSTA Recommends*

A common-sense approach to the profession, salted by the voice of experience.
*The Cincinnati Post*

I feel like I have found the Holy Grail. Finally a book that is the practical, bare bones sort of thing I have been looking for.
*Katie Donohoue, student, Miami University*

After reading Bob Kitchen's book I actually feel...more prepared when going out and beginning my first teaching job. ...he gives critical advice for beginning teachers.
*Rachel Begley, student, Miami University*

This book offers the more practical advice that is much needed but often omitted from college curriculum.
*Diane Kuhn, student teacher*

Aimed at new teachers and education students, but useful to others, this guidebook offers such practical advice as: how to find a job, how to prepare for a job, what to do and say on your first day in the classroom, and how to handle various discipline situations.
*Education Week*

Bob Kitchen's book is a rare first-hand account from a teacher who has absorbed numerous lessons from the front of the classoom...and are all enlightening to those who have stood in his shoes as a teacher. ...his thoughts and insights on discipline and classroom management certainly provide a valuable resource for teachers of any subject.
*Jon Unger, math teacher, 8 years*