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Long ago, when I started out as an ELA teacher, I wasn't aware of the challenges that I were to face as a new teacher. New at school, I started with high hopes in my mind; and quickly filled up my book-of-incidents. 


As I reflect over years, I wish I had known a few things, which, unfortunately, caused me a lot of hardship, and had to learn through experiences. I have bags filled with them. 


Here I list a few of my tips and experiences, again with high hopes that I could be resourceful to new teachers.