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Substitute Teaching from A to Z 1st Edition

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4.5 out of 5 stars 157 ratings
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Become the go-to substitute teacher that every school district is searching for.

Ask any school administrator: a top-notch substitute teacher is golden, and this book gives you the Midas touch. Substitute Teaching from A to Z is a one-stop resource, whether you’re a full-timer, just breaking in, or starting out as a career educator. Reinforced with true life tales from real substitute teachers and the stories of how they solved their biggest challenges, this book is a comprehensive guide written by a veteran teaching expert who specializes in training subs.

You'll learn insider tricks on how to:

  • Show school administrators you have the right stuff for the job
  • Choose the most appropriate grades, subjects, and school districts for you
  • Forge great relationships with everyone you work with
  • Land the best classroom assignments
  • Face a new class with confidence
  • Maintain discipline, work without a lesson plan, and much more
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    0071496327
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    978-0071496322
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    McGraw Hill
  5. Publication date
    October 8, 2007
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    5.9 x 0.62 x 8.9 inches
  8. Print length
    256 pages
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Barbara Pressman is an adjunct professor at the College of Education at Florida Atlantic University, where she also supervises FAU student teachers for the Palm Beach County school district. She is a founding participant of Substitutes with Mentors and Realistic Teaching (SMaRT), a program to develop qualified, trained substitute teachers. She has more than thirty years of classroom experience.

About the Author

Barbara Pressman is an adjunct professor at the College of Education at Florida Atlantic University, where she also supervises FAU student teachers for the Palm Beach County school district. She is a founding participant of Substitutes with Mentors and Realistic Teaching (SMaRT), a program to develop qualified, trained substitute teachers. She has more than thirty years of classroom experience.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw Hill; 1st edition (October 8, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0071496327
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0071496322
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.9 x 0.62 x 8.9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 157 ratings

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Barbara Pressman has been an elementary school teacher, a substitute teacher, a supervisor for student teachers at Florida Atlantic University. She has done training and lecturing on the daily challenges of teaching.

Help Me Hannah was written in 2021. It’s an inspiring story about a young widow, who overcomes her challenges and becomes an Advice Columnist for a struggling newspaper. Set during the Great Depression, in NYC, and written in the first person, the book touches on themes of family, loyalty, friendship, and love.

She has just written a new novel for the series - Hannah’s Letters. It follows Hannah’s family through the second half the century. A fascinating new character enters the family. Her past is slowly revealed.

Barbara resides in South Florida, with her husband Roger and her Havanese puppy, Zippy. She has two grown sons, and two granddaughters, who keep her very busy and happy. Her latest hobby is raising caterpillars to monarch butterflies 🦋.

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Customers find this substitute teaching book to be the best on the subject, providing great tips and advice.

"...a few of her suggestions here and there, I have better control of my classroom, I effectively communicate the material to the students, and I know..." Read more

"This book gave a lot of tips for being an effective substitute teacher. It is chuckful of interesting tidbits to help newbies in the field...." Read more

"...So again, while the book was good overall, I do think the title should be changed." Read more

"This is a pretty comprehensive guide to being a substitute teacher...." Read more

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Customers find the book provides great new ideas, with one customer noting it covers many topics and another mentioning it's the best book to get started.

"...If you are a veteran teacher, this book can even give you great new ideas. I am new to substitute teaching; I just started in September...." Read more

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"This is by far the best book to get you started or keep you inspired as a SUB...." Read more

6 customers mention "Readability"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, with one customer noting it's written by an experienced substitute teacher.

"...It is a very positive book. It is easy to read because the writer does not talk above you or at you rather at your level...." Read more

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Good but insulting to “specials” teachers
3 out of 5 stars
Good but insulting to “specials” teachers
Overall this is a good book and a nice addition to your substitute teacher reference library however, I was a bit insulted as a “specials” teacher with a degree in art/art education with the section “ Why are subs assigned for special teachers?” I would like to think that those of us who have chosen Art, Music, PE, FACS…and any other important “special” area, are much more than a restroom and planning break for a general ed teacher.
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  • RG
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for ANY teacher!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2007
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    Any teacher, substitute or full time, will benefit from reading this book. It is full of tips and pointers that will help you be a more effective teacher. Barbara Pressman, the author, is very insightful and offers great advice in this book. There are so many topics to cover, and she does a fantastic job being informative yet not excessively lengthy. If you are a first time teacher or substitute teacher, this book will give you an incredible start. If you are a veteran teacher, this book can even give you great new ideas. I am new to substitute teaching; I just started in September. I was off to a rocky start and unsure if I wanted to continue. My husband surprised me with this book and, after reading it, my teaching abilities have grown. Just by implementing a few of her suggestions here and there, I have better control of my classroom, I effectively communicate the material to the students, and I know what to do when I'm left short lesson plans and finish early. In short, Get This Book!!!
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  • Trish
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Guide for Substitutes
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2008
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    This book gave a lot of tips for being an effective substitute teacher. It is chuckful of interesting tidbits to help newbies in the field. I particularly liked that the professional standpoint that it took on how to make a good name for yourself as a substitute teacher. It is a very positive book. It is easy to read because the writer does not talk above you or at you rather at your level. Nor is it like the typical self help books that tend to drive the reader into overload with all sorts of new information. I would say it is more along the lines of reasoning and wisdom when it comes to teaching children. I appreciated the perspectives that Barbara offered in her book. They gave a lot of food for thought. I enjoyed reading it.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, but title should be changed
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2013
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    Overall, this is a good book to read if you're planning on being a substitute teacher. The one objection I have though is that the title is a little misleading. When I saw the title, "Substitute Teaching from A to Z," I thought the book's content would be relatively grade-neutral and/or focus on all grade levels evenly. Upon reading the book though, I realize that it was quite slanted toward the elementary - middle school levels. This was naturally disconcerting to me since I ultimately plan on being a high school teacher. Now I understand that there is a bullet point on the book's cover that reads "Be Confident in Your Skills for Managing Any K-8 Classroom." But that bullet point hardly visible on Amazon.com and one isn't necessarily going to catch it (and I didn't). So again, while the book was good overall, I do think the title should be changed.
    7 people found this helpful
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  • JCC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2019
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    This is a pretty comprehensive guide to being a substitute teacher. I am sure for many the ideas in this book will be both a guide and a reassurance to taking on this needed role. Recommend buying "How to Succeed as a Substitute Teacher" as a complementary resource.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Fenton-Ree
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good introductory guide to subbing
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2016
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    Having been a teacher for 15 years in adult education, I went into sub teacher. I wanted to read and learn some techniques and thought this book woudl help. Yes, there are Some great ideas in here (like getting the kids to do their name cards but draw something on there that they love/hobby etc to get to know a bit about them and help strike up a conversation!) from an experienced sub teacher. Other great ideas I've liked is about having a box of tricks such as a book to read, band aids, tissues and spare paper as all of these have come in handy in my first month of subbing! I also like reading other subs' experiences and questions. However, the reason why this book loses two stars is that it doesn't address the real main issue of behaviour and discipline that I've found to be THE most challenging aspect of subbing. This is where you need to know the school policies as well as have your own methods of discipline plus watch how other experienced teachers and subs do it. Ultimately it's a real challenge to get the kids to always adhere as they will always test the boundaries. It's a good introductory guide
    19 people found this helpful
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  • Daniel McGinn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loaded with good advice.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2017
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    I've been a substitute for less than a year and I've bought several books on this subject. This one is the best on the subject--it's organized to be read in a random order-- and that makes it very useful. I can look up an issue that's on my mind on any particular day--and read up on that topic. This is a great one for anyone who's new at teaching.
    10 people found this helpful
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  • N. Warren
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on the subject
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2008
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    I read a lot of books on the subject before I began. This was BY FAR the best one, and it covered topics none of the others did. Shortly after I read this book, I was called to sub for intermediate school PE, then Special Ed and math from Math Mastery to AP Statistics. Without this book, I would have felt unable to handle the subjects. Instead, I am enjoying myself hugely and getting requested over and over. This is a wonderful resource.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • D. Cooper
    4.0 out of 5 stars Heads up on getting ahead of student behavior...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2019
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    It is well written and reading it doesn’t feel like a chore. It has an engaging voice and the tips and suggestions are very helpful.
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