National Trainer – Keynote Speaker!
My philosophy about teaching is quite simple, I believe that you must humanize each student, when they know that you really care you will reach them in unimaginable ways. I agree with Madeline Hunter when she said, “Kids don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care!” There are so many other issues that these children have to deal with at home academics can sometimes be the last thing on their mines. There must be some type of connection with the kids, one that lets the kids know that they are valued as a human and not just another one of your students.
I believe that there is no need to recreate the proverbial wheel, continue to use what is working but and be given research based, proven, practical strategies and applications that they can implement immediately. I believe that besides parents, teachers have the hardest job anywhere, they are not just teachers they have to mom, dad, nurse, counselor, teacher, advisor, judge, jury, lawyer – just to name a few.
I believe that every mind is different, every learning ability is different the “cookie cutter” approach is no longer appropriate, students come to school with different backgrounds and cultures and their cognitive abilities, assets and experiences are just as different. For the most part the only thing that the children have in common is their age.
I believe that “We” assume that these kids are coming to school ready and willing to learn, but this could not be further from the truth. These kids are coming to school totally unsocialized. It is sad to say but we have a generation of kids who spend more time in front of some type of screen then they do with real live people. Their behaviors are being influenced by TV shows, video games, social media, and a myriad of other platforms.
I know that we can’t control much after the bell rings, but during school hours there is a lot we can do. It was because of few dedicated teachers in my life, that took the time to make me feel like an individual that obligates me to help educators be successful through motivation, inspiration, humor, and a common-sense approach to stress management. Most importantly, I will leave educators with as many proven, practical strategies as I can.
Retired Army
National Trainer, Classroom Management
National Trainer, Department of Defense
Graduate of University of Phoenix
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My Classroom Management Training
In just one day, a better way! My one-day seminar is filled with strategies to 1) remain calm and respond right when challenged, 2) teach expectations, 3) provide adequate, fair, and timely consequences, 4) arrange the classroom for maximum performance, and 5) develop strong student-teacher relationships. Learn More…
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If a school was permitted to have just one training, this is the one! My training will help to raise test scores for all students, decrease discipline challenges, and improve classroom rapport. You will learn how to meet students where they are and lead them where they need to be, capture attention, and promote deeper learning.
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My Bio!
Jim Bob Solsbery is in huge demand as a seminar leader. His participants give him the highest marks as he delivers research based, common sense, practical, and proven strategies that are guaranteed to enhance your teaching techniques and improve your students’ performance.
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About My Services
The strategies I present in my seminar receive universal praise by teachers, because they are research-based, they are easy to use…and because they work! In my evidence-based seminars, teachers come away with highly praised strategies they can use in their classrooms the next day! Learn More…
My Student Engagement/Motivation (DI) Training
In just one day, a better way! My one-day seminar is filled with strategies to 1) promote positive classroom feelings, 2) promote student attention and interest, 3) promote connectedness and relevance, 4) promote self-efficacy, and 5) differentiating using best practices! Learn More…
Accolades About My Presentation!
“WOW! I learned more in this short time than in years of in-services!” Iris Hawkins. “This training provided the best logical presentation I’ve ever had in 23 years of teaching. I have practical ideas I can use immediately. The trainer demonstrated great knowledge what life is like in the classroom.” Neil Hudgens.
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Which Do YOU Want To Improve First?
How to not take the “debate bait” when challenged? How to teach to expectations and set your students up for success? How to ask and GET what you want 90% of the time? How to arrange the classroom for maximum performance? Or, how to form relationships that will turn your most challenging children into your biggest allies?
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