Student Teaching Journey

Interviewing for a District is scary! Try to do your research and try to figure yourself out as an educator before you do that interview. You may not have all the answers but it’s important to prepare yourself so that you look and sound professional ☺️ categories to consider researching for: -classroom management-teaching philosophy-challenging behavior-assessments-parents-why do you want to become a teacher-differentiated instruction ❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/caroline-smith4/support

So, today’s episode is super short but also talks about the importance of learning as much as you can so that you can be an effective teacher for your students. ❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/caroline-smith4/support

So this episode was interesting recording due to me stumbling over my words

In order to be an effective teacher we need to be comfortable with ourselves. Are you able to pinpoint what your strengths and weaknesses are? Are you also able to understand how to strengthen those weaknesses? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/caroline-smith4/support

You are going to face new and intimidating challenges as a growing educator and it’s important to have an open mind and to be curious on how to tackle those challenges. ❤️

It’s important to teach and then it’s important to encourage for students to create their own learning experiences based off of what you just taught them. Let them be risk takers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/caroline-smith4/support

It’s easy to get caught up with planning and going through the daily routines of being a teacher. But I want you to step back and really analyze your actions throughout the day. Do they tie closely to your teaching philosophy? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/caroline-smith4/support

Teaching also involves verbal and nonverbal communication. It’s important to be mindful of yourself and it’s important to understand how to use your energy wisely. ❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/caroline-smith4/support

Being a substitute teacher is a rewarding experience ☺️ You are growing as an educator, stay humble and stay open to all options that help promote that professional growth❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/caroline-smith4/support

Interviews are the worst when you draw a complete blank and end up sitting there stuttering and sweating like you have a glandular problem! ::personal experience:: ::cough cough:: so hopefully this episode gives you some ideas on how to prepare for yours..

Culturally responsive teaching is a way of thinking that helps you as the teacher to teach our to those that need you the most. Culturally responsive teaching helps kids in the classroom feel safe and valued.

More info on the EdTPA, I’m all over the place but I’m hoping that you get the gist of what is expected to be successful in this assessment. Thanks for bearing with me

It’s so important to establish a positive relationship with your students. But it’s also important to draw that line between teacher and “I’m your friend”. What you want to build is trust between you and your students so that they can move from being dependent learners to independent learners. Building trust also means respect from both sides. Which also means that the student needs to see and believe that you do actually care about their needs

Mock interviews are intimidating but also extremely helpful for you to learn from. Two important things to remember when you are being interviewed is: be yourself (don’t be your mentor teacher he/she already has a job!) and use the Oreo strategy. The cookie is your belief (teaching philosophy) the cream filling is your answer (examples) and then the bottom cookie is your belief (teaching philosophy). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/caroline-smith4/support

It is the end of student teaching! I have completed this part of my journey to becoming a teacher! In this episode I give some helpful tips and advice on what to expect as a student teacher. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/caroline-smith4/support

So this is a struggle for all student teachers. I talk about call and response and how important it is to establish yourself as an authoritative figure in the classroom. Super important!

Can you see yourself as a specialist working with special needs or EL students? Or can you see yourself steering your own ship everyday? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/caroline-smith4/support

The EdTPA is an assessment that is required to get a teaching certificate. I’m so happy that I passed!!! This episode will give you some tips on how to make the experience easier for you friends❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/caroline-smith4/support

Student teaching has its joys and then there are days even weeks where all joy is lost and is instead replaced with depression and anxiety! But do not fear! It will pass my friends ❤️ you made it this far! You can make it even further --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/caroline-smith4/support

ELL and special needs students need your help and attention just like the rest of their peers need your help. You are their voice of reason, don’t be intimidated