how will i overcome intimidation?

Hey, I'm a Filipino and I'm a teacher here in the US! Don't get intimidated, okay? Asians are really good and hardworking (you see, that's even coming from the American headmaster). Intimidation is always part of the game, especially in the work force, wherever you go! The mere fact that you are working there, young as you are, with an international certificate means that you have got what it takes to get accepted in that school. Cheer up! Don't give them the benefit that Asians are less better--because I don't truly believe so!

hello friend, dont worry about what they think of you, you know what you are doing, and they are there to learn, and dont worry about the other teacher neither, they are just jealous of you because you are younge and smart, don't feel intimidated by them, you are better than they are if you not atleast the same, they always, prove them wrong, just rembmer, white people are the same as asians we all are human. just go out there and show them what you got.

the students will never think of age and ur certificates. mind u they only see how u attract them by ur skill of teaching and how u make the subject easy and understandable. i too come across many teachers in my schooling and even now in my medical school, we always like those who teaches well and then comes the mateer of friendly mpve. dont put all those things in my mind and workhard to mould ur students life which only the teacher can do i wish u good luck and go ahead

I don't know whether it is helpful or not, but anyway I share with you here! Ten Tips For Starting A New Job 1.Get to know people. First meet those people in your department and then those in departments you interface with. Listen more than you talk. Ask lots of questions and get clarification if necessary so you truly understand how the office/department/business works. 2.Don't try to change everything at once. Be open to learning "their" way before you suggest "your" way. 3.Get in synch with your bosses priorities. What are his/her expectations of you? Make sure you are living up to them. 4.Have lunch with different people in the organization. Learn the "unwritten rules" of your new workplace. 5.Learn about the culture. Seek out those people who have been there a long time and schedule time to talk with them. 6.Get to know the key players. Seek out people both inside and outside your area who have roles that are critical to your team's success. Ask for their support and offer yours to them. 7.Identify the critical challenges. Develop a plan that shows the way you will address your most critical challenges and the time frames that you expect completion. Share this with your boss. 8.Complete a project. Select at least one visible project to be completed within your first 60 days in the job. 9.Take care of yourself. Create a schedule for yourself that includes time off and good self-care. Changing jobs is stressful so include activities that you know reduce stress for you i.e. proper rest, exercise, good diet, family time etc. 10.Celebrate your success! Feel good about what you have accomplished. Confidence is an important part of your success in your job.

It is understandable why you are easily intimidated. First, because you are new to the place; second, you have just graduated and this is probably your first teaching job, and in foreign land at that; third, your are still young; and, fourth, you are not white. But, when you come to think of it, all these reasons have nothing to do with the way you do your job, neither have they anything to do with your position. Bear in mind that you are the teacher and they are the students, that you are qualified to teach as the other teachers are, and that you have experienced how to live in the "real world" as they have. Assert. You are in a position of authority.

WHAT U SAY IS CORRECT. white people do not treat asians in a respectable way. But theese r the tough times. remember TOUGH TIMES DO NOT LAST BUT TOUGH PEOPLE DO. So plz..................

We all have to get exprience and start somewhere. I am sure you are a great teacher and they will learn all about you and see your qualities and respect you. Keep up your hard work and don't be discouraged.

Take it easy. Do not listen to the negative comments, try to put your 100% and somehow convince your students. If you have your students by your side then you need'nt worry as you would get the guts and confidence to face other fellow tutors. So, make your classes as interesting as possible to get the students by your side. What is your subject?

Dont let them intimidate you, and proove them you're mature and you can succeed. Good luck and hads up

Sandy I understand problem. According to me, intimidation is a part of life. You just cannot imagin life without intimidation. We can find it in early stages of life, be it friends in school, friends at home, and later on in college, work place, on the road, etc. It totally depends on you how you handle the situation. I have one mantra for your problem. You just don't get upset with any situtations in your life. Life is a game and you have to face it and play it. You need to give the right answer to those who try to intimidate you. There are many ways for that. You can be polite, voilent, etc. But definitely the best way would be to be polite to them. For example, when you reach your office, you wish and give a nice smile to so called "EXPERIENCED PEOPLE OF REAL WORLD". You take time to speak to them in break, offer them coffee at your place or outside, and try to discuss with them what you feel when they say something to you. And like this you develop a nice rapport with them and try to win their hearts. In few cases, things may not go well, but be patient and try again and again, and one day you will be the most experienced of them. Best of luck.

hello sandy,never ever think that one is week,the thing that matters is the knowledge that we know and not the age that we are in.................the profession that you have chosen is the teaching related one and in that the most that is the core and that matters here is the way or the means by which you are giving your knowledge to the one listening to you or the way you feel the effective to convey your message to your students so that they can get what you want to say to them regarding the subject.............and comming to the point of your feeling that you are feeling intimidated.............that's not the case you should feel since therte are many people with different kinds of thinking...............try to be the way we are..........................

I'm not sure where you're at. You are a teacher in China or in an international school outside of China. If you're in China, you are Asian, you are teaching non-Asians? Whichever the case, try looking at your situation not as intimidation but as a challenge. True, you don't have the worldly experience that most of the students have there. But what is the point they are trying to make. If they have it, why don't they share it in class. That would make for interest value in learning. You are the teacher, do you know what it means when I say, you need to be a student to be a teacher? Learn from your students. Make them do the work of sharing their experiences. Remain humble that you can learn more learning from their experiences than you just merely expecting them to 'parrot' you. This is the kind of guts you need. Over time, you'll be the 'richer' for it. And your students will feel respected. In the real world, you really don't need paper qualifications to get around difficulties. And I'm not talking about doing unethical or immoral things to get things done either. You would do well to listen well. Good luck!

Hi, i may b of ur same age. from my side, i would like to say u only that need not to bring ur morale down..... u r an asian....and asian r considered sincere, n the bst in this world. u hav to prove others wrong... It has been said " Winners don't do different things but they do it differently..." come up with great ideas n creativity to rock everyone out thre.

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dont be intimidated, go show what you can do. You are there because you are good enough. You will gain their respect by showing them you can teach. Suggesting that white people intimidate you is actually a racist comment, im sure you wouldnt like it if a white person said that all non white people were intimidating them? would you . People are people just stand proud up their and do it

Yes! They are talking right. What a beauty teacher! they are very lucky sandy. when you are standing in front of them, how can boys concentrate in studies? Give the freedom to them....!

Hi Sandy! Nice start! Told you it's nice in here! ;) Being intimidated in other countries is part of the game. Since you're new there, and young, you still haven't earned the expectations of the people around you. Never mind the intimidation. Like they say, prove to them that you're no loser. Do what you ought to do. In time you'll earn their respect too.

see sandy,u r teacher.When u come in the class room u had to forget who u really are.As soon as u enter the class u r no more sandy u become a teacher a storehouse of knowledge.cosider everyone in class dumb.As in case of age.Age doesnt matters anything history have taught us that many persons who were small enough had great knowlede for example god buddha.He got enlightement when he was mere in his 20's.u got increase u r knowlede got to believe in yourself thats it