Where are you teaching? What subjects and grades?
I am a Kindergarten teacher at Doyle Elementary School in the Central Bucks School District located in Bucks County, PA.
What advice would you give to current students who are enrolled in the teacher preparation program?
My advice to current students would be to make yourself stand out as much as possible. Take on leadership roles, study hard, volunteer, and work with children over the summers. Administrators want to see someone who has balance: a person who did well in their courses, but also invested in their school through clubs and organizations. Experience is another key aspect; work at a day care, summer camp, or anywhere else that you can get references and recognition!
What is one positive experience that you have had with a student?
One positive experience I have had would be with my ESL student. He did not say one word to anyone for the first 3 weeks of school! One day, though, he came into my classroom and said "Hello, Miss Hill." 3 simple words, but it made all the difference! It showed me he now trusted me enough to test his developing English skills. Best. Day. Ever.
What makes a great teacher?
Great teaching can't be defined, but it can be recognized. The world of teaching is so diverse and each classroom has its own unique style. From kindergarten teachers to college professors, we differ in structure, curriculum, and expectations. We all work hard and share a common goal, but what separates the good teachers from the great teachers is the amount of passion generated in the classroom and instilled in your students. Passion is what drives the great teachers to be better -- and it is something that anyone can feel the moment he or she steps into a great teacher's classroom.
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