1. I have taken all the required education courses aside from level 3 internship and the course I am currently talking, level 2 internship. I have also passed the Florida teacher certification exam! Creative Experiences was the most impacting course for me because I faced my fear of speaking in front of my peers and I took several teaching strategies from the course. I learned how to create creative lessons and make the classroom environment livelier.
2. I have taught VPK for five years, toddlers for two years, was a summer camp councilor for school age students for six years, tutored a fourth grader for a semester’s time, babysat for two years with various school age, interned in a first, third, and fifth grade class through various internship programs. Teaching VPK has impacted me the most as I have gained many education experiences from the teachers’ point of view especially how to collaborate with parents.
3. I expect to gain a better knowledge of what it takes to be a fifth grade educator. I hope to enrich the lives of the students with positive education experiences. I fear that I am not prepared to teach fifth graders as I have little experience in the upper grade levels. My worst nightmare would be to disappoint the advising teacher in any way.
4. The best teachers I had were the ones that created a classroom environment where every student felt included and safe. Creative thinking was encouraged. Students were not afraid to speak up and no ideas were shut down as being bad or of poor quality. These teachers pushed their students to become the best student and person they can be. These teachers care for their students.
