I'm your instructor Ms. Daniels. I'm currently a college student at Pima Community College studying elementary education to become a teacher for 3rd grade students.
My education began at Mission Manor Elementary where the most basic principles of Math, Reading, Science and Writing are taught. During 5th year at Mission Manor, I was granted the opportunity to be a mentor for Kindergarten students who struggled slightly in reading. The job of a mentor was to make sure the student read a book they brought with them at a steady pace, once finished we would test the students by asking questions about the book or ask them to summarize the reading.
I graduated from Mission Manor in 2005 and then proceed to attend Apollo Middle for 3 years, graduating in 2008. After middle school, I enrolled at Sunnyside High School to continue my education. The first two years of high school were spent adjusting to the curriculum and trying to discover which career suited me best; as a Sophomore I entered a program known as Up with Children, the purpose of this course was to help children between the ages of 3-5 prepare for Kindergarten and help them grow accustomed to rules and procedures, certain activities they may encounter and what is expected of them in regards to homework, behavior and academic performance. My years in high school were very difficult since the classes were much more advance than I'm accustomed to and require more detailed information in regards to math, reading, writing and science. However, with great effort I graduated in 2012 and enrolled at Pima to further my knowledge.
When I first entered Pima, it was required for all students to take a placement test in regards to math, reading and writing skills; once students received their results, they're then required to enroll in the courses listed. The listed courses are a review of high school courses such as Algebra and basic skills and Writing and Reading. During my 3rd year of College, I took an education course that consisted of a 30hr. internship; I quite enjoyed this activity because it gave me the opportunity to test my teaching skills in a physical classroom. Spring Semester of 2015, I again returned to Mission Manor to observe the teaching abilities of two teachers (one 2nd grade teacher and another a 3rd grade educator); these 10 day observations helped me conclude that the grade level I'd be most comfortable teaching is 3rd grade since, my observation, they are well behaved and appear to be very skilled in grammar for their age. I believe I'll enjoy teaching young 3rd graders because my method of teaching is that "the learning should be fun"; the "make learning fun" method is something my mother did when my sister and I were young children, and I believe adopting this method will ensure the success of my students.
My first career choice was Dental Hygiene; however, I begun to reconsider since its a very stressful career and there was a 4-year waiting list to be enrolled in the program. I realized that the career that best suited me was being an Elementary teacher after assisting my young cousin with her mathematics, it was at that time that I realized the career I should be pursuing is teaching.
Another experience I have in teaching children was when I became a voluntary coach for my young cousin's Little League Baseball Time (SUSD Little League Baseball). It was during this time that I realized, my teaching method were very useful in helping the young boys better their skills. I had them perform batting practice, ground ball catching, high ball catching, passes and even had them run around the field to improve their speed and prepare their muscles for vast movements when it came time to play. I was voluntary coach for 5 years until my focus grew into becoming an Elementary Teacher for third graders.
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