1) In what ways can you relate to the information shared?
After reading these three articles, I will be sure to share these with my mentee, especially the article about the phases of first year teaching. It reminded me of my first year teaching at Sweet Home. I remember going through each of the phases (anticipation, survival, disillusionment, rejuvenation and reflection). It is okay and normal to go through these phases, sometimes as teachers now we go through them but in different ways. It is important that Sweet Home continues with their mentorship program because it allows the mentee to work directly with a teacher in their building or grade level. I remember when I was just starting and the teachers around me acted like mentors guiding me into becoming the teacher I am today; providing me with confidence, knowledge and the continuous passion.
2) In what ways do you think you can support a new teacher?
I can support a new teacher in various ways. I will share my knowledge, passion and experiences to a new Sweet Home teacher. No matter the situation or challenge I am faced with, I always go into it with a positive and open mind and I hope to share that. I will be a supporter by being a listener and approachable. No matter what the new teacher needs,I will be there to guide them through the ups and the downs, both in and outside of the classroom. A mentor is someone you can trust.
3) Where do your strengths lie?
My greatest strength is my passion and knowledge for teaching. Every situation or task presented to me, I go into with an open mind and complete the task in a flexible manner. Teaching is full of different experiences and learning curves. I feel that I am full of knowledge, both in curriculum and creating an effective learning environment, therefore I consider myself a lifelong learner.
After reading these three articles, I will be sure to share these with my mentee, especially the article about the phases of first year teaching. It reminded me of my first year teaching at Sweet Home. I remember going through each of the phases (anticipation, survival, disillusionment, rejuvenation and reflection). It is okay and normal to go through these phases, sometimes as teachers now we go through them but in different ways. It is important that Sweet Home continues with their mentorship program because it allows the mentee to work directly with a teacher in their building or grade level. I remember when I was just starting and the teachers around me acted like mentors guiding me into becoming the teacher I am today; providing me with confidence, knowledge and the continuous passion.
2) In what ways do you think you can support a new teacher?
I can support a new teacher in various ways. I will share my knowledge, passion and experiences to a new Sweet Home teacher. No matter the situation or challenge I am faced with, I always go into it with a positive and open mind and I hope to share that. I will be a supporter by being a listener and approachable. No matter what the new teacher needs,I will be there to guide them through the ups and the downs, both in and outside of the classroom. A mentor is someone you can trust.
3) Where do your strengths lie?
My greatest strength is my passion and knowledge for teaching. Every situation or task presented to me, I go into with an open mind and complete the task in a flexible manner. Teaching is full of different experiences and learning curves. I feel that I am full of knowledge, both in curriculum and creating an effective learning environment, therefore I consider myself a lifelong learner.