Ellen Kottler

Secrets for Secondary School Teachers: How to Succeed in Your First Year Ellen Kottler

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Packed with practical strategies, this volume offers advice from experienced teachers to those starting their career. The tips & techniques are designed to help organize the workload of a new teacher & a series of scenarios shows how to put the ideas into practice. Biographical Note: Ellen Kottler has been a teacher for over 30 years, in public, private, and alternative schools at the secondary level. She lectures on Secondary Education at California State University, Fullerton, and is a grantwriter for the Anaheim Union High School District, Anaheim, California. She currently resides in Fullerton, California. Jeffrey A. Kottler has worked as a teacher, counselor, and therapist and is the author and coauthor of over 50 books in education and psychology. He is Professor and Chair of the Counseling Program at California State University, Fullerton. He currently resides in Fullerton, California. Cary J. Kottler has attended public school in the United States and New Zealand. He is a student at Rice University and currently resides in Houston, Texas. Publisher Marketing: "Teach like a pro from day one!" In this updated version of the successful "Secrets for Secondary School Teachers, " you will learn tangible ways to supercharge your teaching skills, while avoiding the pitfalls common to beginning teachers. Offering a unique blend of perspectives and "insider" insights into secondary education, a seasoned high school teacher, a long-time educator and counselor, and a recent high school graduate join forces to impart proven tips and tools. This indispensable guide combines practical applications of your preservice coursework with straightforward portrayals of what you can expect during your first days, weeks, semesters, and years in the classroom. Already packed with winning ideas and real-life scenarios, this newest edition has added: - A new chapter on developing plans for instruction and assessment- Rubrics--both holistic and analytic- A-to-Z list of assessments- Expanded information on multiple intelligences and diverse learning populations- Suggestions for students with attention deficits- Stress source chart- Technology tips Reduce your stress, hone your skills, and be "in the know" with this invaluable resource.

Contributor Bio:  Kottler, Ellen Ellen Kottler, Ed. S., has been a teacher for over 30 years in public and private schools, alternative schools, adult education programs, and universities. She has worked in inner-city schools as well as in suburban and rural settings. She was a curriculum specialist in charge of secondary social studies and law-related education for one of the country s largest school districts. Ellen is the author or coauthor of several books for educators, including "Secrets for Secondary School Teachers: How to Succeed in Your First Year, ""On Being a Teacher", "Secrets for Beginning Elementary School Teachers", "Counseling Skills for Teachers", "English Language Learners in Your Classroom: Strategies That Work", "Secrets to Success for Science Teachers, " and "Students Who Drive You Crazy: Succeeding with Resistant, Unmotivated, and Otherwise Difficult Young People". She teaches secondary education and supervises intern teachers at California State University, Fullerton. Contributor Bio:  Kottler, Jeffrey A "Jeffrey A. Kottler PhD" is one of the most prolific authors in the fields of psychology and education, having written 75 books about a wide range of subjects during the past 35 years. He has authored more than a dozen texts for counselors and teachers that are used in universities around the world and a dozen books each for practicing therapists and educators. Some of his most highly regarded works include: "Counseling Skills for Teachers", "On Being a Therapist, Creative Breakthroughs in Therapy, Learning Group Leadership, "and" Changing People s Lives While Transforming Your Own."Jeffrey has worked as a teacher, counselor, and therapist in preschool, middle school, mental health center, crisis center, university, community college, and private practice settings. He has served as a Fulbright Scholar and Senior Lecturer in Peru (1980) and Iceland (2000), as well as worked as a Visiting Professor in New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Nepal. Jeffrey is professor of counseling at California State University, Fullerton and President of Empower Nepali Girls that provides educational scholarships for at-risk children in Nepal. Contributor Bio:  Kottler, Cary J Cary J. Kottler has attended public school in the United States and New Zealand. He is currently a student at Rice University in Houston, Texas where he is majoring in political science and is captain of the rugby team.