I’m currently a long term sub in 8th grade ELA and the difference between 6,7 and 8 is honestly crazy. 6th graders are silly and extremely interested in everything about you as a person, 7th grade is just terrifying, but 8th graders are hilarious but still do what they need to do!

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

The difference is wild!

@shayladenigris4986

3 жыл бұрын

This is such a good summary of the middle school grades 😂

@JJ-nn9de

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! I love my seventh grade classes! But yes, whenever someone asks me what grade I;ve enjoyed the most and I say 7th, they think I'm nuts, lol.

@Gree1060

2 жыл бұрын

I teach the 7th grade. They are feral

I know what you mean! I’ve been flip-flopping between secondary and elementary. I keep being drawn to secondary education because the person who inspired me to be a teacher was my high school English teacher. I had an old teacher who said, “teachers are good people, and you’re good people.”

I’m a high school teacher at my own high school! I couldn’t be happier there 💕 it’s such a special experience

So many people discouraged me when I told them I wnat to go into teaching but your videos inspire me to follow my dreams

I teach seventh grade English, and I LOVE IT. Middle schoolers are crazy and hilarious. They’re trying to find themselves, and it’s such a blessing to be right next to them as they do! :)

I teach at the high school I attended. I never thought I would be back here, but I love it!

I'm about to graduate in two terms from college to be a secondary social studies teacher and your videos have been so inspiring and helpful during my college career! Teaching experiences are so broad and so complex, I love hearing your opinions, stories, and tips!

I went back to my high school to teach! It's an amazing experience! This makes my second year teaching there and I've been following your videos since!

Coming back to this video after getting my first student interning job! Planned on HS but was placed in middle school and this was so so helpful! Can't wait to teach full time one day :)

Thank you so much! I’ve been watching videos on this topic and was getting not much information but I just found you and this one video has more information in it than four other videos from other youtubers! I had to take a hiatus from college to help my family and am just going back to be a teacher! I’ve been racking my brain trying to decide between middle and high school teacher and I’ve decided to go with middle school!

I’m a freshman in college right now and thinking about majoring in either elementary education or secondary education! I’m just not sure which subject I would want to do for secondary education though. Your videos are always so helpful. Thank you :)

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

that is so exciting!

@alexandrasavoy5934

3 жыл бұрын

wow Mackenzie thats amazing. Good luck to you. Your going to do great

@faith-randolph

3 жыл бұрын

I’m a junior in college and I feel the same way MacKenzie! I’ve been stuck between either elementary or secondary for awhile. Think about why you wanted to become a teacher. Think about who inspired you to be a teacher. I found that helps the decision. I’m finally deciding on secondary (I started out in secondary but thought about elementary and even special education) my high school English teacher inspired me to be a teacher so that’s what I want to be.

Legitimately your channel is one of the most underrated I’ve seen!! You’re a gem!

I needed this video. Current elementary teacher- have an interview for middle and high school.

I loved this video! I’m majoring in K-12 music education, and I think a lot about what I want to teach! I do love that I’ll get such a variety of ages whether I do elementary, middle, or high school!

I’m an elementary life skills teacher and I’ve always wanted to try middle school! But it seems scary 🤭

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

no, no not scary! what grade do you teach?

@keeleysanchez7939

3 жыл бұрын

Five Foot One Teacher I technically teach k-5! It’s a self contained special ed room so I get to see all ages

@amberdavis5311

2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to teach middle school until I remembered what I was like at the same age! (Middle school in my state is 7-9)

I am student teaching in junior high (7th grade, in person) and I love my students! They are on my mind literally 24/7. I agree, they are hilarious, curious, and just really fun to work with. I observed in high school during my community service learning but I didn't vibe in the high school classes like I have with my junior high classes. I think I was too shy then! I'm excited to have my own classroom come this fall. Love your videos. Thanks for sharing.

I am a senior in college majoring in Elementary Ed and recently decided I really enjoy working with older kids so I decided to add middle school language arts into my degree! I wont be graduating on time anymore but I believe it will be so worth it :) So excited yet nervous!

Hi!! First of all, thank you so much for being yourself and always believe in the process! Right now I am passing trough a lot mentally. I have always wanted to be a chemist and i had a lot of expectations in it. This year I entered in chemical masters and it let down all my expectations in it! Thanks to your videos, I began to look with other eyes my perspective about the future and I finally understood that what always gave me happiness and joy in my day life was the look that other people have in their face when they began to understand something that I teach them, and not the process in chemistry in it self! Thanks to you, I started to get into other possibilities like being a chemical teacher and everything is starting to make so much sense so continue to believe in the process because every step in life has some kind of a meaning even if it hurts in certain moments!! Keep going and keep save!! Kisses from a Portuguese fan.

this video is so helpful for me!! I did my student teaching in high school but got offered a job in 7th grade - the transition is crazy!

I love this video! This has definitely given me some inspiration for my next videos, thanks!

Ms. Brittany, I have always loved literature and writing. I much prefer creative writing over formal academic writing because I write fiction in my free time and I am working towards my dream of becoming an author. English is my favorite subject in school and I endeavor to be an English teacher someday. I am rather interested in secondary education, for I would like to specialize in English and Creative Writing. It was wonderful that you were given the opportunity to teach both high school and middle school. As a freshman in high school, I certainly see the differences of middle school and high school. However, they are the same in many ways and I relish each experience as a part of the journey. Your videos are so actuating and uplifting. I love you

You have such an amazing way with words, I find myself feeling so inspired whenever I listen to you and I'm only 2 minutes in. I'm sorry to hear about the trauma you faced, but I hope that the middle school transition is just another stepping stone in your healing process towards being healthy again. Much love xx

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much 🤍

🤗🥰💗 I found my self relating to SO much you had to share. I have high schoolers and 6th graders right now and I love both levels for different reasons. And I completely agree about how silly 6th graders can be, I absolutely love how they are unashamedly themselves, and I find myself cracking up at something the did or said in class on a daily basis!

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

Oh 100%!!!

Your videos are such a bright light during these hard and dark times. Thank you so much for making me smile today. You are an angel❤️

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

You’re so so sweet - thank you

Your such an inspiration in life! Your students are very lucky to have you as their teacher.

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

Means a lot 🤍

I'm soo happy I came across this video! I'm a fourth-year undergrad as a Literature Major and Education Minor, and this Fall quarter I am volunteering at a middle school! Your video gave me such a great insight! ^_^

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

I love this concept! I was a para professional in college for an elementary school, and everyone was always surprised when I told them I wanted to be a high school teacher. I really like what you said about being drawn to the high school age. Sending you lots of love and positivity. ❤

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

yes! I was very drawn to where they were in their lives. I loved that time period, but now I am learning to love this one!

You’re insanely strong and such an inspiration!

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

Means a lot. Thank you.

thank u for this! i’m a secondary ed & history major (wanting to go back to my amazing high school as well) and am going to be certified 7-12 grade, so i’m glad to get some insight on how they’re different :)

@heatherlynsey5438

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck! If I were a teacher I’d love to go back to my HS!

The most adorable young lady on earth. Ever. Period. 😊

I literally almost started crying when you said your sweet message at the beginning. I've been having such a hard time, and your message was just so heartfelt and genuine. That was exactly what I needed. Thank you so much. You are doing amazing work!!

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

always here

@dhouse5237

3 жыл бұрын

Bless u dear Zoe it will b ok

@dhouse5237

3 жыл бұрын

@@fivefootoneteacher yeah u r our sunshine bless u sweetie pie

Hi! 🥰 I just want to let you know that I love you and admire you. You inspired me to think more about myself. I understood that we need to be ok with ourselves in order to be ok with others. Big hugs from Argentina 🇦🇷

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I am so happy to hear that!

I was deeply moved by your desire to teach in your former school and need to take a year off before deciding your plans; high school is often not the nicest place with a bunch of people who are also sardined-up in a can who can be combative as they try to figure out who they really are. I felt like I needed more than a year off when my friend died unexpectedly. Seeing the light in your eye was deeply moving for me and can understand how much your students love you being there. I am an online tutor teaching mostly high-school/university STEM but recently tutoring small groups of grade 8. I think I really enjoy them - they were giving me fist-bumps on zoom which made me feel so good.

I am completing my master's in English Adolescence Education (7-12) and this was extremely helpful to be prepared for which grades I will eventually go on to teach! Thank you!

Good afternoon @fivefootoneteacher! You are so inspiring!!! ♥️ I recently graduated with a bachelors in Middle-Level Education (6-8). I am trusting the process as you mentioned in your video. Last week, I received a job offer for teaching Spanish in high school. I like to think of it as a blessing in disguise, so I took it! I will start on October 19, and I want nothing more than to make a difference for all my students. I'm ready. Also, I would like to applaud you and all teachers who are in front of the classroom and students. 👏🏽♥️ You are true heroes🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️. Happy Sunday! ☀️

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, congratulations! I’m so excited for you!

Every time I tell someone I teach middle school they give me a face and say that’s te worst year to teach. I’m also on my first year and I’m so glad I found you!

@JJ-nn9de

3 жыл бұрын

I think they are just the kind of people who may not have a lot of patience. :P

You such a kind teacher

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

aww thanks!

You are an amazing teacher!

I can’t wait to hear your perspective about the two in terms of teaching, all I know is how they were as a student haha!! I hope you’re having a superb day ❤️

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! you too!

@admirbarucija2018

3 жыл бұрын

Five Foot One Teacher you’re welcome! Thanks so much! :)

you are such an encouraging light in this world! I love you, know that you are loved and cherished❤️

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

you are so sweet, thank you

Thank you for your video.

I am a senior secondary ed and math major 😊 i did a mentor program for a group of 6th graders last year and they are a RIOT, seriously so cute and funny 😂❤️ still not sure if i wanna do middle or high school, but this video definitely helped thank you!

You truly are a beautiful person with a beautiful heart

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you beautiful!

I teach at the same middle school I went to and I love it!

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing!

I love watching your videos and I’m so glad you came out with this one today! I’m in college studying life science education which would certify me in grades 7-12. I’m leaning towards teaching high school, but there is a small part of me that is curious about teaching middle school.

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

ah that is so exciting! will you get to observe both schools?

@cheyennewilliams1492

3 жыл бұрын

Eventually yes but it’s been difficult to get experience lately because our partner school districts are not allowing in-class observation for this semester at least.

Oh my goodness you sound such like me😆 , I ‘ve always wanted to be a teacher and I am looking forward to having my own classroom some day !

Awesome!

We are literally the same person! I’m a Secondary English Education major and want to teach at my high school! 💗

I'm currently in undergrad for a secondary english education degree. My hope is to teach high school...middle schoolers scare me! I also want to teach drama :)

I’m going to be a paraeducator for middle schooler and I’m scared especial since I’m short. But I’m also so excited.

You should try the Responsive Classroom Middle School course! You can use the chime instead of call and response if it it seems too young for them!

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing!

Hello Britney! I've watched you for 2 years now and you are a great inspiration for me. I would like to share with you a bit of my history. I used to be a Polish teacher in a Polish middle-school (my first job) and that was such a hard experience for me. I couldn't cope with the amount of tasks and responsibility. But the hardest thing was to maintain the groups (the students barely payed attention to what I said and challenge me all the time to the extend I felt bullied sometimes, as strange as it may sound). In time I was more and more scared and depressed by all the pressure and felt like an actor who has to stand in the light of other teachers' and students' judgement everyday. Can you please say one day how do you manage difficult situations in a classroom (when the students challenge the teacher)? Thank you! :)

I used to want to be elementary teacher but after working as a Para and a sub I actually realized I like middle or highschool a lot more

Fifth is in our middle school. The growth from fifth to eighth is huge.

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

wow!

@tammimarie

3 жыл бұрын

Our 8th is at the high school, and middle school is 5-7

@alysonserenastone2917

3 жыл бұрын

@@tammimarie It's kind of funny how schools vary like that :)

Everyone in the grade loves you ms. Sinitch. Your so inspirational and kind. We’re all so sad that out wheel is ending. Your the best Ms.Sinitch 😊

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

So lucky to have you! I can’t wait to have you for writing workshop (soon enough)!

@alexandrasavoy5934

3 жыл бұрын

@@fivefootoneteacherI hope its soon!

I did my student teaching in high school. During my first year as a teacher I am currently teaching middle school. I like it so far even though I was nervous at first. Through Zoom however, I feel that I still have not gotten the full middle school teaching experience

Your personality is SO CUTE. Thank you for making this video. I think I should be a 6th grade teacher because of my super high energy and patience and I think it's fun and ok to say the same thing every day. LoL smells like Gucci cologne all up in here.

I wish we were coworkers! I have been looking for teachers that are like minded and I haven’t found it yet.

YES!!!!

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

yayyyyyyyy

When I was 18 I had a different sort of tragedy happen at my job that resulted in loss and now at 24 I still have struggled to be able to explain what it felt/feels like but your explanation of not being able to breathe/ explaining the anxiety just made me feel seen. We all heal differently and it is still something I struggle with but just being able to relate the feeling has just helped me immensely.

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

I see you 🤍

Good lady your energy to pick a creative job, Professionals .hope you can speak may be many languages.Good wishes.

I really wanna go back to my high school or middle school when I graduate. I'm not sure which grade level I'll end up at (or if I'll end up at the schools I used to go to) I just got certified as a substitute teacher in pbc so hopefully I'll be able to decide middle vs high school. I'm so glad you made this video!

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

that is so so exciting! keep me posted!

@tammimarie

3 жыл бұрын

tay5250 just an FYI you often don’t get to pick and a district can move you around. I taught 9th, 11th/12th and 8th.

@taytaysharrard

3 жыл бұрын

@@tammimarie I mean as far as I know my teachers have never been moved from a high school to a middle school or vice versa without applying for a different position. only really switching between different grade levels within the school they're at. it seems like there is a lot of variation between districts and types of schools though.

@tammimarie

3 жыл бұрын

tay5250 it happens all the time and I didn’t realize it before I got hired. A lot of teachers teach multiple grade levels too. I’m at a public school district, 12th year.

@taytaysharrard

3 жыл бұрын

@@tammimarie hm well then good thing I like the idea of teaching both! works out fine then lol thanks for letting me know

My mom teaches in middle-school,I can't tell you how happy she is when she comes at home,she said that being a middle-school teacher is watching kids being adults. She tried high-school for a day,she didn't enjoy it because it is pretty tough to tell a 14 to 18 year old what to do,they are indipendent. She is contained but in the same time open with her students,she is a role model for me.🥰 I am 14 btw.

Love the video

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Hi Mrs Brittany, I really enjoyed hearing your journey from a high school teacher to middle school teacher. I thought that it was good for you to return to your high school as a teacher because you're giving back to the community. I have done something similar with my high school when I volunteered to help the marching band from loading up equipment, and cheering them on during performances. I was in the marching band all four years and had just recently graduated from high school where I wanted to give back to the music program that I was fortunate enough to be in. I am so sorry to hear that it hurt you to not be teaching in the high school anymore. I thought that it was good for you to take some time off to learn more about yourself because sometimes we need to reflect on life. I am a community college student double majoring in Business Administration Human Resources Management and Human Services Technology. Human services interested me because I took an assessment to which career path is right for me and I possessed certain human services helper qualities such as working in a group, and being organized. I have some news to share with you. I have decided to take the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year last Thursday because online classes have taken its toll on me. My anxiety and stress levels was high, tied, breakouts, didn't want to hang out, and had an emotional breakdown resulting in me crying. I am taking this time off to figure out who am I outside of being a student because I have been going to school for twenty years now. I try not to let others know if I'm upset or need to talk because I don't want to burden them with my problems. Can I please you ask something Mrs Brittany? How have you coped with being forced to give up something you love and done your entire life? If you have any advice on how I can cope with this matter, I would kindly appreciate it. Do you have any more experiences with tough times? If you feel comfortable to share, I look forward to hearing more about it or if not, I understand. Thank you for your message at the beginning when you said you care about your viewers because we care about you too. Please continue to be a compassionate and sweet soul along with don't ever change.

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

You’re so strong. I’m so sorry you feel like you had to give up something you loved. That’s how I felt at one point when leaving my old school, but I took things day by day and surrounded myself with people I could talk to about my feelings. Take some time for you and know it’s okay to not be okay. 🤍

@maliksutton6634

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the encouraging words Mrs Brittany and I have been things day by day since the decision. I have never had to give up something before, but I know it will make me a stronger person on the emotional side. I have been talking to my mother who is my biggest supporter and academic tutor who is pretty much a sister to me along with others. I will definitely keep you posted with my life update.

I'm working on becoming an ESL teacher, I'd like to work with elementary & middle schoolers.

I’m an aspiring English Teacher, and I want to teach Middle and High School 😁

I think school demographics also play a role. I teach in a middle/high school and I’m teaching one section of middle school for the first time and it’s also diff bc a lot of our middle schools apply and leave out school in hs for standardized schools. (I’m in NYC) The middle schoolers are so high level and actually are more easily redirected!

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

very true!

Hi Brittany. I wanna teach middle school or high school. I love history and I feel like I would be better at managing a secondary classroom. Can you do a video on how you manage a high school classrooms? Thank you and have a good day.

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

I have some on my channel!

@kazihosneara4294

3 жыл бұрын

@@fivefootoneteacher Thanks . I will check it out. And I am really sorry for what happened to you at MSD. I am glad you are okay now.

i just came to the realization that i wasn’t to be a teacher like two minutes ago and now i’m stressing out💀

my advisor for grad school just asked me yesterday if I prefer middle school or high school!!

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

ah!

Shout out to Mr. Locke!

I’ve taught 11th graders before that were more immature than 8th graders. 😆😆😆

Hi Ms. Britany. any advice for me for wanting to back to my school and wamting to be a high school math teacher, and I want to get a degree in math education is that a good degree? Any advice? should i do it?

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! I think it depends on your university or the program you are in. If math education will set you up to become a math teacher in your local schools, that sounds great!

@jalilnasseri9102

3 жыл бұрын

Five Foot One Teacher You are such an inspiration. and I want to go back to my school. i’m a sophomore in highschool. And i want to be the best teacher i can be. Is it a good idea not to assign homework and only make practice packets mandatory. Should I add class participation? What do you think I should do to be the best teacher possible. Jalil

you remind me Jess from New Girl 🤗

@fivefootoneteacher

3 жыл бұрын

My queen!!!

@nicolec8413

2 жыл бұрын

Agree!!

You seem like you really believe and care about your students. My didn't get abused by my father and did nothing. Then they told me that I couldn't achieve shit. The kicker is that they called themselves a "welcoming community"