Renee Everett

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as a culinary instructor i find was to question my students invividually while providing hands on guidance through a process. if they get stuck at a step, it provides me a great opportunity to review the previous steps and lead them to an appropriate outcome while gaging thier comprehension... in a one on one setting i can easily see gaps in thier knowledge and ask the right questions to lead them to formulate thier own answers, prodivng praise and reinforcement when necessary. this one on one time gives them a sense of feeling special and gently pushes them to grow… >>>

Renee Everett

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All angles

I try to look at all possible outcomes and think through the problem opting for the best choice.

Renee Everett

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Think first

Often we are quick to respond. I take a moment to pause and think over options and scenarios before I respond to a student.

Renee Everett

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Take time for you

Even if it's two minutes, I find a quiet corner to take a few deep breaths or stretch. Usually when I'm alone in the elevator, or in a quiet corridor. It helps tremendously.

Renee Everett

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Just breathe

I allow stress to have a life span only as long as the stressful moment and breathe it away when it's over. Most importantly, I only stress the things which are under my control. Traffic jams, late busses, rude people... I smile and breathe recognizing it's out of my control and beyond my energy level... Therefore not worth my time stressing over the situation.

Renee Everett

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Answer sheets

In my field, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blank and short answer tests are the best way to assess my students. I give them an answer key for them to write thierry answers on, that way I can easily match their answers, line by line and quickly grade. That way I can reduce student anxiety and ensure their tests are returned and grades posted in a timely manner.

Renee Everett

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Smart phone use

I use my smart phone to manage my "to-do" list. It has features that allow me to prioritize, move items, check off the stuff that's done and set reminders, deadlines and alarms for immediate priority tasks. I uses this because with all the distractions at school, I tend to forget the tasks that aren't "in my face" all the time.