February
18, 2015
Heather
Pellot
Kelly
Educational Staffing3319 Maguire Blvd., Ste. 150
Orlando, FL 32803
Heather,
Please
accept this letter as notice of my resignation. I have found a full time
permanent position. I thank you for the opportunity given to me and the
knowledge acquired during this time.
I would
like to provide feedback though. This was my first time teaching and
substituting. I saw firsthand how more training is needed for substitutes. I
was in the orientation (as we all were) and although the information provided
was good it was lacking of some important information. I was overwhelmed my
first days substituting. The rules where no touching is allowed should be
reviewed. My first day a fight broke out and I was not about to let the youths
hurt themselves. Substitutes don’t have radios and running to the phone is not
always possible. I understand why the “no touch” policy exists, but certain
exceptions should apply. Also, the “don’t sit down rule” should be reconsidered.
I am not saying sit down at all times, but I took it literally and did not sit
down at all. When the students are doing their assignments, I think it is okay
to sit down. Also, when you are a long term substitutes we need to make sure
students are doing their assignments. We need to make sure that during the
period we are there, the students have grade-able assignments. Students will
fall behind if we are not grading them.
I would
also suggest having periodical meeting with schools. As much as they need us,
we also need them. Teachers should provide enough assignments to last the
entire period. Administrators should provide us with extension numbers where we
could call in case of trouble in the classroom. With this said, when one does
call, administrators should take us seriously on our concern(s). If a student
is disrespectful or disruptive, we should be able to call administrator to have
the student removed. Cooperation is needed from teachers and administrators.
I took
pride in teaching. I was not just there to earn $75; I wanted to make a
difference. I was discouraged from teaching when I realized that the
cooperation and the will to make a difference is none existent.
Perhaps I
took substituting to my heart but I believe that children should have the best
education, respect and compassion at all levels. Their routine has been
disrupted and we should make the transition easier for them. My hope is that in
the near future, teachers will find the love to teach again and the passion to
make a difference in our youths, our future.
Sincerely,
Shirley
Kay Torres
