Today was my first day with students at FSHS. It was pretty hectic all day and I got to see how teachers really cope with all of those "first day firsts." I am with a new mentor teacher this year so I've got a bit of learning to do before I can begin teaching in her classroom. Today I basically observed her doing her first day routine, but I feel that it was a good experience because I've never been a teacher on the first day of school until now! We've decided that I'll observe her teaching for the first couple of weeks so that I can get a grasp on how she does things. The fact that I have a new mentor teacher only adds to my nervousness and anxiety about the internship, but I'm sure that it will work out in the end. In fact, my new mentor has already given me some great advice and I think working with her will prove to be a great experience that will surely follow me in my teaching for the rest of my career.
This is also my first time working with freshman and so far it seems okay. The students were pretty timid today and quite shy. Who can blame them on their very first day of high school?! I'm going to work with my mentor to bring these students out of their shells and into the classroom by showing them that they're safe in our room. I've got some really great ideas for the semester and I'm really looking forward to implementing them into the classroom!
Here's to a great year!
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