First Placement:
Primary Placement
Grade: 2nd
Location: Squires Elementary, Fayette County
Host Teacher: Ashley Mccolluch
Duration: January 2026-March 2026
(elaborate but learned a lot about behavor managment, background work, and important routine, small group instruction important)
Second Placement:
Intermediate Placement
Grade: 4th
Location: Southern Elementary, Fayette County
Host Teacher: Rachel Beckett
Duration: March 2026-May 2026
(elaborate Block schedule, Reading, how important reading level is and how to accomadate to student needs.)
Customs I have performed or established in Student Teaching:
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for students, implementing targeted interventions to close achievement gaps.
- Implemented a positive reward system to motivate students and reinforce good behavior, resulting in a more productive classroom environment. (If a reset is needed)
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Adapted instructional methods to meet diverse student learning needs.
- Collaborated with host teacher, colleagues, and supervisor to enhance educational practices and resources.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching strategies and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, adjusting instructional approaches as needed for individual success.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline .
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Portfolio:
To show my experience and progress from my learning how to teach experience please follow this link to my portfolio!
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