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Why did this one student call me out and doesn’t respect me as a staff. Co-workers yelled at me.

Today was a very tough day. Two of my coworkers are annoyed with me because they think I “lack” doing my job and not paying attention. One student called me out all day, well not all day. He called me out for “Yelling across the room and it’s too much for him.” I was stopping a student for jumping on the table and scolded at him for it. Then he yelled at me, “Ms Layla would you just stop it?!” The other teacher asked him what I did. I was just telling another student to sit in his seat and I was just doing my job.
Then I told him to stop banging on the table and he shot back and said, “You stop! I have to keep hearing your voice all day!” Wow…..that hurt but didn’t let it bug me. The teacher took him outside for being rude. She stayed outside with him. He respects the other teachers but not me. He doesn’t listen when I try to help him with reading or math. When the other teachers did, he listened and is kind to them. He talked back to them but he mostly does it to me.
One co worker (let’s call him Mr. Lee) scolded at me for not listening to him the first time. He said something and I said, “Huh?” And Mr Lee yelled, “She needs to be taken to the van I said!” I said “Oh” he did have to yell. I looked at the teacher but she didn’t do anything. We were looking for the girl’s backpack. He said something and then I asked to repeat it and another co working (let’s call her Ms Mara) yelled, “He said her bag is already IN THE VAN!” And I said, “Oh okay. Thank you. Ms Amara had that annoyed look, rolled her eyes and walked the other way.
Then I heard her said, “Sheesh!”
Ms Mara looks like she doesn’t like me much. She never talks to me but she talked to the others.

My sister told me, “Maybe you should hear what the child has to say and asked what you are doing that’s bugging him because ignoring him won’t help. Then he’s gonna think that you don’t respect him and don’t care about how he feels. I know you do but you should reconsider his feelings and ask him why he’s acting that way. Probably why he listens to the other teachers and not you. I know it sounds blunt but just saying. Just ask him what’s bothering him the next time he does that. Also don’t take it personal what he or other kids are saying. If you want to be a teacher you’re gonna have to learn how to handle it because if you don’t then it’s not for you. Some kids say to me and I don’t matter overpower me even though it hurt.”
Kae20 · 56-60, FVIP
Seems your a new young teacher kids pick up on this fact , and in the early days may challenge you more than they will the others .

If the kid is rude & ignores you ..do the same to him , make a point of just meeting his basic needs . While obviously affording more attention to the others .

Soon enough he will want to be included and begin treating you with the respect you deserve.

As for the other teachers I wouldn't try too hard with them , be yourself. Your new , and as you go about your job as a professional they will respect you - for the contribution you make .

Your sister is right when she says that if you wish to teach you will need to grow a thicker skin . I would suggest you read up on psychology and how to work with difficult people

Teaching is a calling , it takes dedication . Which can be challenging sometimes . But then , the difference that you will make to your pupils lives , is lasts a lifetime.
Its a career to be extremely proud.

I wish well . You know you can do this 🍓 😉
Where is this happening. what part of the world? What ages are your students
LaylaTheTallGirl · 22-25, F
@SatyrService Kindergarten ages 5-6
@LaylaTheTallGirl they cvn be fun, but totally unruly. depending on the parents
DCarey · 46-50, M
They're going to tear your contract up right in your face just like last time.
LaylaTheTallGirl · 22-25, F
@DCarey What’s that supposed to mean?

 
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