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Elementary School Teacher Reviews
What is it like working as an Elementary School Teacher?
January 2023
Satisfyingly purposeful.
Elementary School Teacher in Los Angeles:
Pros: Meeting the needs of my students
Cons: Large class sizes and my needing to work outside of school hours
January 2023
A lot of responsibility, more and more to do each year, less pay.
Elementary School Teacher in Spokane:
Pros: The relationships between colleagues and in my building.
Cons: Politics
November 2022
Rewarding but Demanding.
Elementary School Teacher in Niagara Falls:
Pros: We make a difference in the lives of some children.
Cons: The residency policy and high property taxes.
August 2022
My DAAS experience.
Elementary School Teacher in Detroit:
Pros: I love the students and the opportunities I’ve had to become more successful and gaining more experience and skills
Cons: Lack of communication
June 2022
Memphis is a cool and upcoming city.
Elementary School Teacher in Memphis:
Pros: There is so much to do in Memphis. The people are generally friendly. There is tons to do! The cost of living is pretty low, so you can probably afford nicer houses than you would be able to in other parts of the country.
Cons: Memphis does have some crime issues, so it’s important to be mindful when in parking lots or at stations.
June 2022
I love my job.
Elementary School Teacher in Los Angeles:
Pros: inspiring my students and teach them problem solving skills that they can apply to their life
Cons: disrespect
April 2022
It's tremendously rewarding.
Elementary School Teacher in Rochester:
Pros: We make changes in students culturally and academically. We close academic gaps quicker than most schools I've had experience in. Its very rigorous and high demand. Everything is about student data because our instruction is data driven.
Cons: How much I'm getting paid. I have had teaching and school experiences way longer than 5 years. My eperiences range from centers for children with disabilities, religious centers, public schools, and suburban schools. Every experience i was meant to be observing in i was a teacher in. I was a tutor and a volunteer at an islamic center for 3 summers as well, before having a teaching degree.
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