How to Succeed as a Substitute Teacher: Everything You Need From Start to Finish
Now available in stores and online!
Published by Corwin Press, November 2007
Paperback
ISBN# 9781412944755
"Substitute teachers are courageous educators. Day in and day out,
they walk into unfamiliar classrooms and willingly embrace the challenge
of creating meaningful learning experiences under stressful conditions.
This marvelous book—with its practical tips and valuable insights—is a
must-read for these unsung heroes."
—Lynn G. Beck, Dean and Professor
University of the Pacific
"The book gives substitute teachers value, importance, and worth,
something that many of them don't feel and that many school districts and
teachers fail to acknowledge."
—Elizabeth Day, Sixth-Grade Teacher
Mechanicville Middle School, NY
"All the ins and outs of how to be successful as a substitute teacher
are revealed in this very readable and practical guide. Rude's numerous and
clever teaching and classroom management tips are extremely helpful for novice
and seasoned teachers alike."
—Robert Oprandy, Professor of Education
"Provides good, solid information to anyone interested in working as a
substitute teacher. Covers everything from what to expect as a new substitute
teacher to useful resources for experienced substitutes."
—Claudia Schwartz, Director of Field Experiences
"The author has done an excellent job covering this important topic. Not
only is the material clear and concise, it is interesting and helpful. Anyone
interested in becoming a substitute would benefit from reading this book and
carrying it with them as they fill this critical position in schools."
—Jolene Dockstader, Seventh-Grade Language Arts Teacher
"Should be required reading for student teachers and prospective substitute
teachers. You can't imagine how helpful the ideas about reporting to the classroom
teacher are until you get the 'classes were fine' report from the substitute and
something entirely different from the students or the administrator!"
—Deanna Brunlinger, Science Teacher
"The book gives practical and useful suggestions to help anyone who decides to
become a substitute teacher. I would buy this book and leave it on my desk with my
substitute folder. Substitute teachers will definitely find this book helpful and
easy to access."
—Florence Krokos, Teacher
"The author includes a checklist of things to do before, during, and after class,
an immense help to anyone just entering a classroom including a new full-time
teacher."
—Beverly Wixon, Language Arts Department Chair
"This book is quite comprehensive and has valuable advice for substitute teachers.
I would recommend it to all the incoming subs in our building."
—Carrie Carpenter, Program Coordinator