creekside middle school-Sixth grade-spring 2014
My second semester of student teaching was in a sixth grade resource room at Creekside Middle School in Zeeland, Michigan with Tricia Kamer. I taught two periods of English Language Arts, one higher group and one lower group, a math period, and two resource periods. I created many different lesson plans to reach the different individual needs of the students. I had varying disabilities in the classroom including learning disabilities, emotional impairments, Autism, OCD, and ADHD/ADD. I also gained more experience with IEP's by attending the meetings for my students. I loved working at Creekside and felt really connected to the students and staff.
The button below includes evaluations from my mentor teacher, Tricia Kamer, as well as my college supervisor, Mary Elzinga Wentworth.
The button below includes evaluations from my mentor teacher, Tricia Kamer, as well as my college supervisor, Mary Elzinga Wentworth.
lincoln elementary- FIFTH GRADE- FALL 2013
My first semester of student teaching was in a fifth grade classroom at Lincoln Elementary School in Zeeland, Michigan with Mary Shannon. I had a class size of 22 diverse learners including five students with special education needs. I taught all subjects with carefully planned lessons that coordinated with the Common Core State Standards. Each lesson was designed to meet the individual needs of the students within the classroom. I also co-led parent teacher conferences, did running records on the students, assessed reading, planned and taught units, co-taught an RTI group with the principal, and graded papers. I had an amazing experience at this placement and had a very strong connection with the students, my mentor teacher, and staff. I participated in activities outside of teaching lessons including:
- Setting up the room during the summer
- Grade group, curriculum, and staff meetings
- Fall open house
- Parent-teacher conferences
- Recess/bus duty
- "Fitness Frenzy" and the fifth grade bike trip
- Student-staff kickball game
- Led the school wide Christmas sing-along
- Field Day