EverybodyPaNiK
Level 0
About Me
What's your Minecraft Username?: EverybodyPANIK
What's your Discord username?: EverybodyPaNiK
What's your Time Zone?: Eastern European Time (EET) / UTC+2
Provide any link(s) to previous applications:
Accepted
Height Application
What are your current roles on the server?:
[Grade 12]
Why are Teachers so important to SchoolRP?:
Well it's simple isn't it? Right there in the name it says School; the central thing in the setting deserves the most attention, dedication, and care. A good teacher can incentivise people to actually want to go there instead of skipping, which in turn would open the door to interesting interactions, facilitate more roleplay scenarios, and allow for new connections to be made between people who would have otherwise not bothered to interact.
A class can also be many new players' first proper interaction with the server, which means that a good teacher will be essential in leaving a first impression that will keep them coming back. A likeable and entertaining teacher is very easily capable of bringing in a class of students to willingly attend beyond a mindless obligation to credit score numbers for advancement, and may even teach the players new things they hadn't gotten from actual school.
Do you acknowledge that if you are inactive you may lose your role?: Yes
Do you agree to undergo teacher training if your application is successful?: Yes
What is your motivation for becoming a Teacher?: I noticed how fun it could be to run a class and create activities and figured I could take a crack at it. It helps that I'm actually knowledgable on the subject of art, being an artist myself, which I hoped would not only bring some authenticity to the role, but also actually teach people things they may not be getting from school.
In-Character Section
What's your character's full name?: Odysseus "Odie" Nanashi
What is your character's age?: 32
What is your preferred subject to teach?: Art
Describe your character:
A tired-looking middle aged man with tan olive skin and shoulder length hair he has kept in a messy bun. He has a short boxed beard, and has a lean frame that implies just a slight bit of neglect for what was once a fit body. He is neither impressively tall, nor impressively broad-shouldered, and looks like the most ordinary person: just a man.
His muted cool grey eyes have bags underneath them owing to a poor quality of sleep. His voice, similarly, is soft and feeble, with a slight rasp to it, and rarely ever raised even in anger.
Odysseus has the mind of a genius, but a playful and confident personality and a tendency to ignore authority, often using unorthodox methods even if they are met with disapproval by his colleagues. He is capable of amazing feats of observation and induction, displaying a legendary level of cunning even in simple situations. He is also noted to be kind of funny, using his humour and wit to establish rapport with people.
He is also extremely good with words, to the degree one may even refer to him as a master manipulator. His ability to understand the people in front of him from the few details he gleans from them allows him to be rational even under duress, and grants him the ability to reason with most people into desirable outcomes. This negotiation ability, sharp wit, and communication skill allows him to greet the world with open arms and a confidence that through his silver tongue, he can charm anyone enough to be his friends.
He is an exceptionally loyal man, ride-or-die for those he truly loves. He is willing to risk the world for his family, and in fact his commitment to their safety was the reason he uprooted his comfortable life in Greece to move to Karakura. Odysseus is usually reluctant to use violence, but is willing to make an exception and be ruthless towards those who threaten his friends, and especially his family.
Although he generally exhibits a happy demeanour, he suffers from immense guilt for his troubled past, which is the direct result of his poor sleep. This however grants him a great level of empathy towards others he views as similar to him, and fills him with a determination to help them through their problems. From his pain he draws mercy.
He cares a lot for students, and feels an obligation towards each and every one of them, even if they tend to be a source of trouble for him. His unorthodox approach to teaching and unprofessional seeming nature may not win him awards among his peers, but he hopes that it could at least foster trust between him and the younger, often more rebellious generation that forms the student body.
Despite how much his methods may end up conflicting with those of other teachers though, he still holds no ill will towards them and outwardly considers them all his friends. He would be the kind of person to bring donuts or snacks into the lounge on random mornings, or attempt to chat with stressed looking co-workers to help them cool off. His advice may not always be the best, nor would it always make sense, but he always has the best of intentions even when he seems misguided.
Odysseus is a man with a storied past that could rival the epic of his legendary namesake, and through this turmoil he views himself as having to appreciate the finer things in life. As a result, he views teaching as a genuine attempt to spare those younger than him the journey he struggled through. In his mind, he suffered learning life's lessons so they wouldn't have to.
His choice of subject- art- has always been a passion for him, as it is an immortal and timeless form of human expression that has persisted for thousands of years and transcended the boundaries of language and culture. For someone who wishes to teach students about the human experience and life, what better subject is there than the most human subject of them all?
Roleplay Scenarios
A student in class is struggling to understand the content, what would your character do?:
There's no harm in starting over and repeating the part they struggle at, especially in the subject of art. To learn art is a process of trial and error, and sometimes the flow of information can be a bit turbulent in a classroom setting. Before the start of an activity, a quick recap wouldn't waste too much time, and maybe getting other students who paid attention to answer a recap question can get some interactions going too.
If they still struggle, the hands-on activity itself could be a good opportunity to tailor the delivery of the content to the student in a personalised way they would understand better, rather than painting with broad strokes to cover an entire classroom.
A student is continuously being disruptive in class, talking out of turn, and making jokes with classmates. What would your character do?:
Odysseus would attempt to talk to them first, and try to meet them on their level. Art classes specifically are a low-stress environment where disruption is rare, and the opportunity for self-expression is abundant. Exercising authority right away can just push a naturally authority-resistant figure to rebel even further, sometimes it takes a more casual approach to get to someone just acting out. Remind them that they could be painting their loud thoughts onto a canvas instead of using it to annoy those around them.
Should that not work, and should they continue, two more warnings is all it would take before they are removed from class, with a detention slip being possible depending on the level and severity of disruptive acts.
Provide at least 2 interactive class ideas related to your preferred subject:
Interactive Idea #1 - The Karakuran Horse
This is a favourite of his, because of how he got his name. A few boxes of wooden popsicles, glue, rubber bands, paint, glitter, some toy soldiers, and a dream to make a beautiful hollow structure that the soldiers could use to sneak beyond enemy walls. Using the provided materials, students would be tasked to build an empty sculpture that could house a given number of toy soldiers. An award would be handed out to the one with the most effort and creativity, and all of them could be put on display in the classroom.
Interactive Idea #2 - Visual Storytelling
A few paper slips are passed out containing story prompts. The task? Make a drawing that could tell a story based on your prompt. Can students truly make a picture that says a thousand words? And how good will those words be exactly? This class aims to explore understanding of visual art and storytelling without the use of text.
Interactive Idea #3 - Art History? Art Auction!
Why do names like Rembrandt and DaVinci survive in history to this day? In this activity, a very famous painting is going to be on display on the projector, and it's up to students to bid on it. How? By answering trivia questions about the history and philosophy of the art piece and its creator. Unfortunately, the winner can't take the painting home, but a sticker at the end of class is good enough compensation, right?
Have you read and understand the Teacher Application Guidance thread? Yes
What's your Minecraft Username?: EverybodyPANIK
What's your Discord username?: EverybodyPaNiK
What's your Time Zone?: Eastern European Time (EET) / UTC+2
Provide any link(s) to previous applications:
Accepted
Height Application
What are your current roles on the server?:
[Grade 12]
Why are Teachers so important to SchoolRP?:
Well it's simple isn't it? Right there in the name it says School; the central thing in the setting deserves the most attention, dedication, and care. A good teacher can incentivise people to actually want to go there instead of skipping, which in turn would open the door to interesting interactions, facilitate more roleplay scenarios, and allow for new connections to be made between people who would have otherwise not bothered to interact.
A class can also be many new players' first proper interaction with the server, which means that a good teacher will be essential in leaving a first impression that will keep them coming back. A likeable and entertaining teacher is very easily capable of bringing in a class of students to willingly attend beyond a mindless obligation to credit score numbers for advancement, and may even teach the players new things they hadn't gotten from actual school.
Do you acknowledge that if you are inactive you may lose your role?: Yes
Do you agree to undergo teacher training if your application is successful?: Yes
What is your motivation for becoming a Teacher?: I noticed how fun it could be to run a class and create activities and figured I could take a crack at it. It helps that I'm actually knowledgable on the subject of art, being an artist myself, which I hoped would not only bring some authenticity to the role, but also actually teach people things they may not be getting from school.
In-Character Section
What's your character's full name?: Odysseus "Odie" Nanashi
What is your character's age?: 32
What is your preferred subject to teach?: Art
Describe your character:
A tired-looking middle aged man with tan olive skin and shoulder length hair he has kept in a messy bun. He has a short boxed beard, and has a lean frame that implies just a slight bit of neglect for what was once a fit body. He is neither impressively tall, nor impressively broad-shouldered, and looks like the most ordinary person: just a man.
His muted cool grey eyes have bags underneath them owing to a poor quality of sleep. His voice, similarly, is soft and feeble, with a slight rasp to it, and rarely ever raised even in anger.
Odysseus has the mind of a genius, but a playful and confident personality and a tendency to ignore authority, often using unorthodox methods even if they are met with disapproval by his colleagues. He is capable of amazing feats of observation and induction, displaying a legendary level of cunning even in simple situations. He is also noted to be kind of funny, using his humour and wit to establish rapport with people.
He is also extremely good with words, to the degree one may even refer to him as a master manipulator. His ability to understand the people in front of him from the few details he gleans from them allows him to be rational even under duress, and grants him the ability to reason with most people into desirable outcomes. This negotiation ability, sharp wit, and communication skill allows him to greet the world with open arms and a confidence that through his silver tongue, he can charm anyone enough to be his friends.
He is an exceptionally loyal man, ride-or-die for those he truly loves. He is willing to risk the world for his family, and in fact his commitment to their safety was the reason he uprooted his comfortable life in Greece to move to Karakura. Odysseus is usually reluctant to use violence, but is willing to make an exception and be ruthless towards those who threaten his friends, and especially his family.
Although he generally exhibits a happy demeanour, he suffers from immense guilt for his troubled past, which is the direct result of his poor sleep. This however grants him a great level of empathy towards others he views as similar to him, and fills him with a determination to help them through their problems. From his pain he draws mercy.
He cares a lot for students, and feels an obligation towards each and every one of them, even if they tend to be a source of trouble for him. His unorthodox approach to teaching and unprofessional seeming nature may not win him awards among his peers, but he hopes that it could at least foster trust between him and the younger, often more rebellious generation that forms the student body.
Despite how much his methods may end up conflicting with those of other teachers though, he still holds no ill will towards them and outwardly considers them all his friends. He would be the kind of person to bring donuts or snacks into the lounge on random mornings, or attempt to chat with stressed looking co-workers to help them cool off. His advice may not always be the best, nor would it always make sense, but he always has the best of intentions even when he seems misguided.
Odysseus is a man with a storied past that could rival the epic of his legendary namesake, and through this turmoil he views himself as having to appreciate the finer things in life. As a result, he views teaching as a genuine attempt to spare those younger than him the journey he struggled through. In his mind, he suffered learning life's lessons so they wouldn't have to.
His choice of subject- art- has always been a passion for him, as it is an immortal and timeless form of human expression that has persisted for thousands of years and transcended the boundaries of language and culture. For someone who wishes to teach students about the human experience and life, what better subject is there than the most human subject of them all?
Roleplay Scenarios
A student in class is struggling to understand the content, what would your character do?:
There's no harm in starting over and repeating the part they struggle at, especially in the subject of art. To learn art is a process of trial and error, and sometimes the flow of information can be a bit turbulent in a classroom setting. Before the start of an activity, a quick recap wouldn't waste too much time, and maybe getting other students who paid attention to answer a recap question can get some interactions going too.
If they still struggle, the hands-on activity itself could be a good opportunity to tailor the delivery of the content to the student in a personalised way they would understand better, rather than painting with broad strokes to cover an entire classroom.
A student is continuously being disruptive in class, talking out of turn, and making jokes with classmates. What would your character do?:
Odysseus would attempt to talk to them first, and try to meet them on their level. Art classes specifically are a low-stress environment where disruption is rare, and the opportunity for self-expression is abundant. Exercising authority right away can just push a naturally authority-resistant figure to rebel even further, sometimes it takes a more casual approach to get to someone just acting out. Remind them that they could be painting their loud thoughts onto a canvas instead of using it to annoy those around them.
Should that not work, and should they continue, two more warnings is all it would take before they are removed from class, with a detention slip being possible depending on the level and severity of disruptive acts.
Provide at least 2 interactive class ideas related to your preferred subject:
Interactive Idea #1 - The Karakuran Horse
This is a favourite of his, because of how he got his name. A few boxes of wooden popsicles, glue, rubber bands, paint, glitter, some toy soldiers, and a dream to make a beautiful hollow structure that the soldiers could use to sneak beyond enemy walls. Using the provided materials, students would be tasked to build an empty sculpture that could house a given number of toy soldiers. An award would be handed out to the one with the most effort and creativity, and all of them could be put on display in the classroom.
Interactive Idea #2 - Visual Storytelling
A few paper slips are passed out containing story prompts. The task? Make a drawing that could tell a story based on your prompt. Can students truly make a picture that says a thousand words? And how good will those words be exactly? This class aims to explore understanding of visual art and storytelling without the use of text.
Interactive Idea #3 - Art History? Art Auction!
Why do names like Rembrandt and DaVinci survive in history to this day? In this activity, a very famous painting is going to be on display on the projector, and it's up to students to bid on it. How? By answering trivia questions about the history and philosophy of the art piece and its creator. Unfortunately, the winner can't take the painting home, but a sticker at the end of class is good enough compensation, right?
Have you read and understand the Teacher Application Guidance thread? Yes
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