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Summary: Tools used by middle school teachers in the classroom include text books, lessons plans from co-workers and advice from mentors. Discover tools used by high school teachers with tips from a high school teacher in this free video on career information.
Diana Gutierrez is a high school English and dance teacher in San Jose, CA.read more
"My name is Diana Goteriz and I am a high school teacher in San Jose. Some of the tools that I have used are the traditional text books of course and the California State Standards to help guide the curriculums especially if a curriculum is not set which is the case in a lot of the charter schools that I see. Also a great resource are you coworkers. A lot of times especially certain lessons, maybe during a novel unit might be a little bit challenging for your students and the traditional lesson plan won't work so you can ask your coworkers to see last past lessons that they've done and also mix and match your own. Another great resource if you need just basic supplies for your classroom, a lot of times public schools don't have the funds to provide the posters and the pencils and the overhead markers that you need. Craig's List has a place on there called the teacher's wish list and you can actually place your school on there and the materials that you need and get free supplies that way. Also again your mentors come into play, college professors can give you advice and also for first year teachers, it is super important to bring in advisers to observe you during the year and get feedback. My name is Diana Goteriz and I am a high school teacher in San Jose."
eHow Article: High School Teacher Tools