It is so hard to believe that I am almost finished with my semester of student teaching! It seems like just yesterday I was writing my first lesson plan for my 9th graders; I really don't know where the time went! Throughout my time with Mrs. Adams I have learned a great deal about teaching, students, and even myself. I think that my favorite thing I've learned from her is that you've got to work hard in order to get what you want and that is just what I have been doing.
This week marks my last week of full-time teaching. This means that next week, I'll only be responsible for two class periods and co-teaching the rest with Mrs. Adams. I wrote my last lesson plan this week and it was so bittersweet. I was, on one hand, glad to be finished writing lesson plans, but on the other hand a bit sad that I won't be spending a whole lot of time with either my students or my mentor anymore. After Thanksgiving break I will be completely phased out and I'll just be observing and helping out wherever I can.
Though I am looking forward to finishing up this semester and moving on, I am going to miss the everyday routine of going to school. I have found that I really do enjoy being a teacher and I'm so happy that I've chosen it as my profession. I have really blossomed this semester into the teacher that I want to be. I know that I've still got room to grow, but I truly think that I'm on the right track!
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ReplyDeleteMelissa, I am glad that you have noticed growth as a novice teacher in pedagogy, professionalism, and leadership. I am sure that you have benefited from every minute you spent instructing students. In this profession, learning is never final, it is life-long. I hope the skills you have gained and the experiential knowledge you have acquired shall go a long way in making your future classroom, a place and space where children will look forward to come and learn every morning.
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