Kristy Acevedo
Contributor
I am a freelance writer and high school English teacher. I am currently working on articles, a memoir, and a YA novel. I'm still looking for a reputable agent and/or publisher. I'm always looking for more freelance projects, so feel free to contact me.
I love books, films, and coffee. I also have two delightful daughters who serve as constant reminders that life is short.
Latest Articles
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How Educators Handle Difficult Parents
New teachers assume parents will be their allies and are shocked when facing the truth: parents represent their children and often don't side with the teacher.
Oct 31, 2008
- Kristy Acevedo
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How to Host a School Open House
Every fall, schools welcome parents to open house - their chance to meet teachers and understand the classroom settings, curricula, discipline, and grading policies.
Oct 30, 2008
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Lessons to Learn in Homer's The Odyssey
Teaching The Odyssey to students can be overwhelming. How can you teach a classic epic poem with glorious language and texture and somehow make modern students care?
Oct 20, 2008
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Warning Signs of New Teacher Burnout
Are you a teacher on the brink of walking away from your classroom? Sadly, most new teachers quit within the first five years of teaching.
Sep 30, 2008
- Kristy Acevedo
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Tips on Taking the Massachusetts Teaching Exam
Taking the Massachusetts Teacher Test? There are two different tests: the communication and literacy skills general test, and the subject matter test.
Sep 29, 2008
- Kristy Acevedo
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Alleviating Sunday Teaching Anxiety
Teaching is the one occupation that can take over every minute of every day. Each Sunday, teachers get knots in their stomachs, and as the day goes on, the knots tighten.
Sep 27, 2008
- Kristy Acevedo
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Interacting With Teaching Colleagues
You are working as a teacher in a new school with a sea of unfamiliar colleagues. So how do you form lasting relationships with other teachers?
Sep 24, 2008
- Kristy Acevedo
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Books For New Teachers
Creating a personal library of teaching books that you can refer to throughout the year is a must for new teachers.
Aug 22, 2008
- Kristy Acevedo
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The Traveling Teacher
You've been given your first teaching assignment, you are ready to take charge, and then you get the news: you are a floater.
Aug 15, 2008
- Kristy Acevedo
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Managing Private Teacher Spaces
There are seven private teacher areas that need organizing: the teacher desk, plan book, personal agenda, grade book, computer, filing cabinet(s), and bag.
Aug 9, 2008
- Kristy Acevedo
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