Ignore her as often as possible.
Do your best to ignore the mean girl. Bullies crave attention, and mean girls ones aren't much different. If she bothers you, she'll expect a response, so if you decide not to give her one, she'll eventually grow bored with you.
Tell a trusted adult.
It's important to get help from an adult. Make sure you tell them not to mention your name so you aren’t labeled a snitch. By doing so, not only will you get your problem out, but you'll also be getting it off your chest, and sharing it with someone who cares.
Make eye contact with her.
Eye contact shows confidence, that you couldn't care less what she does. If she can sense you're 'weak' or scared, she'll go after that. When you're making eye contact, and she looks at you, just give your hair a flick, smile, and turn away.
Use your words, not your fists.
It's best to stay away from any physical fighting. However, if you are being physically threatened, (with guns, knives, etc.) do whatever you can. Do NOT start a fight or a riot; it will only create tension, and an audience, which may lead to a principal or boss pulling you into their office for a talk.
Find her weakness before she finds yours.
This is the key to making her stop. Make her feel bad about bullying and try to shut her up so that she can't bother you. In other words, say something that she can't answer. Nevertheless, make sure it's not something that she can later make a comeback from. Showing her assertive energy can also help, in some cases; it doesn't need to be confrontational. If she feels the need to say "we" or "us" and you know it's only her that's bullying you, it shows that she's a coward, and she is trying to intimidate you. They do that to make people scared.
Remember that it's only a phase.
You are not stuck with this bully forever. Even if feel like it's the worst thing in the world, know that it will pass over some time. You won't have to spend the rest of your life with her.
See if she's bullying anyone else.
Is it only you she's bullying? Maybe she has other victims too. Talk to them about it; see if she is doing the exact same thing to others.
Don't let it slide.
Hard kidding, making you the butt of the joke all the time, put-downs, and harsh criticism for no reason can't slide. If it's been going on for months or longer, it's a red flag. If it's a friend that's doing this, your friend is slowly wearing you down and that's indirect aggression.
Make a confrontation direct and brief.
Don't try to butter up to her. That’s weakness in her eyes and don't provoke anything. (Your talents provoke her already.)
Take the high road.
If they gossip, you don't! It's just a way of telling them you want more meanness! Don't say negative things!
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