hi, i've got to start teaching in my first week and am already feeling overwhelmed. am teaching history to some students and all i've done since i started my phd was prepare for teaching. anyone in the same boat. any advice on how to balance a phd & a teaching job?

Good Luck!!!

Try and get some teaching that is relevant to your own PhD (kills two birds with one stone). Also, don't put too much effort in to preparing...your studies come first.