On this page, you will be able to read about my multiple field experiences. Below, I have various school and out-of-school experiences that have taught me so much about education.
Student Teaching
Spring 2022 Special Education Classroom
Student teaching in the special education classroom was a wonderful experience. I was able to work through challenging paperwork and scenarios in real life. I was able to implement laws and teaching strategies one on one. I took over the second week of being at Colman-Egan Elementary. I was able to work with one student and eventually got to write her IEP. This was a great experience being able to host and get feedback on what I can do better. In This experience I was able to learn new strategies, to see what will work with certain students and what will not. I was able to lesson plan for paras and myself during this experience. I got my hands on multiple different resources that I can take with me into my future job.
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Fall 2022 Third Grade Classroom
After transitioning from special education to the third grade classroom, it was a major difference. I learned so much. I learned that classroom Management is not simple with 29 students. The first thing every teach must know; be patient. Being patient is important, because you need to give the students time to transition, be quite, and get ready to focus. While this may not take time, it will still not happen right away. Another thing that I learned is routine. The priority of making sure to have a routine set is stone, so less questions are asked is very important. Finally you want to make sure to build relationships with every student. Have conversations, go out of your way to say hello, and be enthusiastic but supportive. Creating a bond with your students will make it much easier to teacher and to have their respect.
Level Threes
Fall 2021
I completed my level three in the 4th-grade classroom at Madison Elementary School. During this experience, I got to teach three different lessons. These lessons can be found under the work sample. During this experience, I learn so much when it came to teaching. One thing that has stuck with me is the amount of effort and love teachers put into the classroom. Teaching these three lessons taught me a lot. I was able to be confident in front of a class. I was able to learn new teaching strategies for behavior. I was also able to create bonds with students to better influence their learning for the better. Overall, this experience taught me how to better myself as a teacher.
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Middle School Practicum
Spring 2020
I observed a 7th-grade Math classroom and a 7th grade Language Arts Class for eight weeks. I enjoyed attending each classroom acquiring new teaching skills. In the 7th-grade Math class, I observed multiple ways of organizing a classroom, having students interact, and different tools to use when teaching a math class. In the 7th grade Language Arts class, I learned multiple ways to keep the course exciting and keep the students interested in the topic being taught. During this experience, I was able to help in class and supply helpful tips to students. The middle school practicum was a fabulous experience, and I learned multiple skills that I can take with me to my classroom.
Substitute in NESC
I have had the opportunity to substitute in the NESC classroom at Hamlin school and Castlewood school. Working with the students in this classroom has been one of the most beneficial experiences. I have been able to learn about skills and tools in the field of special education. Working in this classroom has taught me how to work with students with special needs. I have learned about multiple different disabilities. I have had the opportunity to work with nonverbal students, students with severe disabilities, and students with severe health problems. Overall this experience has been fantastic, and I have learned much from being a part of the special education classroom.
Substitute in Resource Room
Substituting is an excellent opportunity to learn new skills and techniques for teaching. I have had a chance to substitute in the Castlewood elementary resource room. This classroom has a wide range of students with severe disabilities to students who need to learn English. In this classroom, I was able to work hand in hand with each student. I taught math, reading, spelling, and fine motor skills with grades kindergarten to sixth grade. In this classroom, I learned new techniques to teach all of the subjects in exciting and fun ways. Overall this experience has taught me so much, and I look forward to taking all of these skills into my future classroom and student teaching experience.
Special Olympics
Throughout high school and into college, I was able to continue my experience with the Special Olympics. I play and coach basketball and bowling. I was able to use multiple abilities that I have learned to teach students new skills. I was also able to learn skills myself when it comes to teaching students how to play sports and work with special education students outside of the classroom. I was able to learn proper ways to discipline and motivate students how to work hard. This experience has allowed me to branch out and experience the environment of special education.
4-H Summer Intern
As a summer intern, you don't expect I would learn much about education. However, I was a part of a 4-H summer internship in Hamlin county for three years. It was so excellent; I was able to interact with parents and students. I was able to organize school and 4-h related events. I was able to teach and head most of these events. One major thing I learned was the organization of records and how to create well-organized and current records. I learned how to inform the public about events and how to make fun crafts as well. I will take these planning, reporting, and conversation skills to my future classroom and student teaching year.