Where are you teaching? What subjects and grades?
I am teaching in Lewistown, PA. I’m teaching Early Intervention at the Tuscarora IU. I teach students ages 3-5. My preschool is called Patchwork Pal’s and it is a reverse mainstream preschool for students with and without disabilities.
I am teaching in Lewistown, PA. I’m teaching Early Intervention at the Tuscarora IU. I teach students ages 3-5. My preschool is called Patchwork Pal’s and it is a reverse mainstream preschool for students with and without disabilities.
What advice would you give to current students who are enrolled in the teacher preparation program?
My job right now is my dream job. I started in the Special Education program at SRU hoping to be an early intervention specialist, and now I am. I’m even teaching 20 minutes away from my home town. With that in mind, my advice is to follow your dreams. Don’t settle for a position that does not fit your personality; keep looking and applying until you find the position that is right for you. There are opportunities everywhere. If you really want to teach where you grew up, do that. If you really want to teach a specific position, look for that. Eventually you’ll find what you want; however, don’t be afraid to take up random jobs in between positions.
My job right now is my dream job. I started in the Special Education program at SRU hoping to be an early intervention specialist, and now I am. I’m even teaching 20 minutes away from my home town. With that in mind, my advice is to follow your dreams. Don’t settle for a position that does not fit your personality; keep looking and applying until you find the position that is right for you. There are opportunities everywhere. If you really want to teach where you grew up, do that. If you really want to teach a specific position, look for that. Eventually you’ll find what you want; however, don’t be afraid to take up random jobs in between positions.
Another piece of advice I have is to do your absolute best on all your projects and lessons while you’re at SRU. They really do prepare you to make a difference. I’m constantly going back to things I learned and practiced in SRU. My action research project helped me get my job. The harder you work at SRU, the more prepared you’ll be -- and the easier your position will be. My last piece of advice is to not be afraid to ask for help. Your co-workers have been in the field longer than you, and can help you when you’re not sure what to do. Most of the time, they would rather help you than watch you struggle.
What is one positive experience that you have had with a student?
A positive experience I had with a student is what every teacher hopes for: watching my students improve. One of my student’s would cry often, and now they are playing with other students. At the beginning of the year, one of my students couldn’t walk up the steps on their own, and now they go up and down independently. It is amazing to watch my students grow.
A positive experience I had with a student is what every teacher hopes for: watching my students improve. One of my student’s would cry often, and now they are playing with other students. At the beginning of the year, one of my students couldn’t walk up the steps on their own, and now they go up and down independently. It is amazing to watch my students grow.
What makes a great teacher?
There are many qualities that make a great teacher. Some are learned, and some are inherent. Patience is extremely important. You need to be patient with the students, patient with your co-workers, and patient with yourself. A great teacher also needs to be cooperative and work as a team with the kids, parents, and co-workers. A great teacher is also flexible and takes advantage of teachable moments.
There are many qualities that make a great teacher. Some are learned, and some are inherent. Patience is extremely important. You need to be patient with the students, patient with your co-workers, and patient with yourself. A great teacher also needs to be cooperative and work as a team with the kids, parents, and co-workers. A great teacher is also flexible and takes advantage of teachable moments.
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