My Journey to

Becoming a Teacher!

Centerville Elementary

By:

Xxxx Xxxx

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Join me for a road trip to success!

Buckle up because it’s going to be a

crazy ride!

Let’s GO!

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Pack a bag to hit the road!

ROAD TRIP!

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• Things to bring:– Positive attitude– Open-mind– Creative ideas– Professional demeanor– Determination

• Initial thoughts…– An all-girls class???– Am I prepared for this?

Get Prepared!

• Get some gas!– 3rd grade standards– Curriculum Guide– Pacing Guide– Activity books– Textbooks– Websites– Materials– Software

• Plan ahead:– Long Range Plan

Fuel up!

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First Stop – Meet my students!

• All girls!• Interest Inventory• Learn names• Classroom profile

– Free/reduced lunch

– Differing races– Ability levels– Physical

impairments– Test scores

No Boys Allowed!

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Detour – My Special Student

• 10 years old– Never been to school– Scared – Shy– Can’t read, barely can write

• Intervention plan– K/1st grade teachers– School psychologist– Ability testing

Different Route!

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Second Stop – Start taking over!

• Ease into teaching full-time

• Goals:– Build confidence– Follow academic standards– Improve test scores– Maintain high expectations– Manage the classroom effectively– Try many different instructional strategies

You can call me Ms. K!

Bumps in the road…

• Time crunch• Technology mishaps• Unexpected assemblies • Differing techniques

Am I cut out for this??

Reduced speed ahead!

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Third Stop – Develop a unit!

• ELA– Helen Keller

• Listening• Speaking• Reading• Writing

– Applying– Comparing– Contrasting– Summarizing– Presenting– Reflecting– Researching– Predicting

RESPECT!

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Intersection - Diversity

• Meet the needs of all learners regardless of:

– Race– Gender– Ethnicity– Age– SES– Religion– Ability level

DIVERSITY!

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Fourth Stop - Classroom Management

• Balloon pop• Star Students• Behavior chart • Proximity• Bring it down a couple

notches• Thumbs up when you’re

ready• Give me 5

Are you a star student?

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Fifth Stop – Go above and beyond!

• Professional Responsibilities – Faculty meetings– Professional development seminars– Parent/teacher conferences– Field trips

• Extracurriculars– Fall Festival (dunk tank, concessions)– 4th and 5th grade dance (chaperone) – Fundraiser basketball “shoot-off” (winner)

Be professional and learn!

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Snack Time – “Food for Thought”

• Monitor, assess, and enhance student learning• Be patient, compassionate, and determined• Do your research and plan ahead• Use auditory, visual, and kinesthetic approaches • Incorporate technology into your lessons• Engage and motivate students at the beginning• Add purpose to your preaching• Use a variety of instructional strategies• Be consistent and explain your expectations• Create a safe and nurturing classroom environment• Believe in each student and encourage them to succeed

Eat it all up!

Snap Shot!

Ms. KWritten by Xxxx Xxxx

Ms. K is a student teacher at

Centerville this school year. She was

teaching in Mr. Xxxx’s 4th grade class

last year. She is a student at

Clemson University studying to be a

teacher. Ms. K has brown hair and a

great sense of style. She enjoys

helping Ms. Xxxx teach a 3rd grade

all girls class. Hopefully she will be

able to teach at Centerville one day

because she will make a great

teacher.

Make a difference!

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The end of the road…

• Souvenirs to take with me:– Inspiration– Insight– Knowledge– Excitement– Confidence– Experience

Did I reach my destination???

Absolutely!

I made it!