Surviving Teaching as an Introvert

Being an introverted teacher is really hard. Students, parents, admin, and even other teachers are constantly demanding your attention. By the end of each day, introverted teachers can feel absolutely exhausted! In this video I discuss the unique challenges introverted teachers face on a day to day basis. I discuss ways that introverted teachers can deal with these challenges in order to survive each day and provide a learning environment for our students to thrive. Finally, I discuss what makes introverted teachers really amazing educators, and how introverted teachers can use their special characteristics to support their students. Being an introverted teacher is hard, but it is definitely rewarding. #introvert #teaching #teachers ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - 0:50 Welcome 0:50 - 2:38 Defining Introvert 2:38 - 4:35 Why being an introvert is hard 4:35 - 7:36 Setting boundaries 7:36 - 8:24 Recharging the social battery 8:24 - 9:55 Leveraging empathy and observational skills 9:55 - 10:53 Using our alone time wisely 10:53 - 11:44 Modeling self-care and boundaries 11:44 - 12:34 Using technology to take time back 🔔 Follow me on: LinkedIn:   / markjodonohue   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Twitter:   / markjodonohue   Instagram:   / markjodonohue   My YouTube channel teaching maths:    / @howtomaths   📸 Below is a list of the tech/gear I use to record/produce my videos (these are affiliate links): Sony ZV-E10 Camera (https://amzn.to/3m6dH4a) Blue Yeti USB Microphone (https://amzn.to/3m6emma) Rode SmartLav+ Microphone (https://amzn.to/3EGvsO6)