Top Tips for Newly Qualified Teachers An Interview with Vanessa Mee

Highlights Introducing Vanessa Mee (00:53). Vanessa’s journey into teaching (01:52). Transitioning from working in the UK to Guernsey (04:13) The type of trainee teachers Vanessa works with (06:16). How a trainee’s experience of education affects them (08:16). Tip: time block your week and also focus on big picture planning (10:00). Tip: personalise your space and build relationships with your students (12:10). Vanessa on Imposter Syndrome (13:15). Tip: continue research, reading and experimentation (16:05). Tip: maintain links with industry (17:36). Tip: do less (teacher/student activity ratio) (19:30). Tip: look after yourself as a priority (23:10). Tip: become part of your school/college community (24:10). Mentoring trainee teachers (25:35). Wrap Up (26:55)

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Helpful Links Guernsey College of Further Education South Cheshire College Sir David Collins Time Blocking for Teachers and Trainers (podcast episode) Time Blocking for Teachers and Trainers Revisited (podcast episode) QTLS