Paulie IvanovaPaulie Ivanova is a novice teacher. She recently graduated as a teacher at the university and is full of new teaching ideas.
At the university, she studied Psychology, Pedagogy, English, and German.
She teaches elementary school students, so she doesn't get bored at work. Working with children Paulie is not afraid to experiment and is constantly applying new techniques.
Paulie also enjoys writing articles for our blog and running Science and Literacy social media.
In her free time, Paulie enjoys videography.
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“School is not about transmitting information. Kids can get any information they want. The trick is to motivate them to want to get the right information and then give them a choice about how to get that information.” Phil Schlechty, Founder, Schlechty Center Since I first entered the teaching profession 20 years ago, I’ve noticed … Read more
With more and more students opting for remote learning, finding ways to make distance teaching easier has become an essential part of my job. I have noticed that my teacher colleagues around the world are experiencing the same issue, and some are having more trouble than others adjusting to this new teaching norm. Therefore, I … Read more
Learning how to tell time and read an analog clock is an important skill for students to learn. However, some students really have trouble with telling time. While looking at a clock now and instantly stating the time may seem like second nature to you, it isn’t that way to most children. They need direct … Read more
As a teacher with many years of experience, I have learned that seating charts are very effective. Some teachers may decide to let their students sit wherever they choose, but this could cause chaos down the line. The reason that I believe this is because you may run into issues such as two students wanting … Read more
The teaching profession has become much more technology-driven and focused than it was when I was a new teacher. Though change can be challenging, I have seen a lot of benefits of incorporating more technology into my planning, lessons, and student practice. Classroom management can be a challenge for even the most experienced teachers. When … Read more
If you’re a preschool teacher, you are likely always searching for new ways to get your young students engaged and learning. Preschool-age students have an innate desire to learn, but they are also very active and haven’t mastered self-control yet. This can sometimes make it difficult to keep your students engaged. As a preschool teacher, … Read more
Whether you teach English language learners or native English speakers, you may have noticed that many of your students are having trouble with sentence structure. Whether you’re seeing too many simple sentences or have notices that your students are simply writing sentence fragments, there are things you can do to help your students. A few … Read more
Math is one of the hardest subjects in school, but it is a subject that is required to be taught. Therefore, teachers have no way around it. I remember math being a tough subject for me as a child, so I often watch my students and relate to their frustrations when it comes to doing … Read more
I am a 5th grade teacher who enjoys teaching spelling. I see it as a necessity to become successful in life. While some students love learning spelling, there are a lot that struggle with this subject. This led me in search of the best spelling activities for 5th graders. The reason that I decided to … Read more
Whether you’re a 1st grade teacher or a parent of a 1st grader, you may be looking for the best chapter books for 1st graders. First grade is such an important year for students to improve on their reading skills. While many 1st graders are still working on their letter sounds, sight words, and other … Read more