In what ways can you relate to the information shared?
I can relate to the idea that mentorship programs have a lot of benefits for both new teachers and veteran teachers. Specifically, it allows veteran teachers to take on new leadership roles within the school community. It also allows veteran teachers to feel re-energized about their own career. That is vital for our school community. Teachers often feel burnt out after just a few short years. Becoming a mentor can help remind you of your "why" and regain that spark that may or may not have gotten lost in the shuffle of year to year/day to day teaching.
In what ways do you think you can support a new teacher.
The first couple weeks and months as a new teacher are extremely overwhelming. I will offer support and guidance to my mentee in terms of planning and preparation. This will allow them to feel at ease with curriculum as well as trying to navigate the norms of our school culture. With weekly/daily meetings and check-ins, my mentee can focus their energy on other important tasks of teaching rather than trying to plan and prepare materials. Being a veteran teacher I have a vast understanding of our curriculum and can help ease our novice teachers into learning our standards and grade level requirements.
Where do your strengths lie?
I pride myself on building relationships and being someone that others can rely on. I not only work hard to build and keep relationships with friends and colleges, but I often help build confidence in others around me. I know what it's like switching to a new district and I can recall my very early days as a classroom teacher. I had a great support system around me from both mentors and Learning Coaches. They gave me confidence and helped guide me beyond just my first year as a teacher. They then became long lasting friends and colleagues. These are values that I can call strengths!
I can relate to the idea that mentorship programs have a lot of benefits for both new teachers and veteran teachers. Specifically, it allows veteran teachers to take on new leadership roles within the school community. It also allows veteran teachers to feel re-energized about their own career. That is vital for our school community. Teachers often feel burnt out after just a few short years. Becoming a mentor can help remind you of your "why" and regain that spark that may or may not have gotten lost in the shuffle of year to year/day to day teaching.
In what ways do you think you can support a new teacher.
The first couple weeks and months as a new teacher are extremely overwhelming. I will offer support and guidance to my mentee in terms of planning and preparation. This will allow them to feel at ease with curriculum as well as trying to navigate the norms of our school culture. With weekly/daily meetings and check-ins, my mentee can focus their energy on other important tasks of teaching rather than trying to plan and prepare materials. Being a veteran teacher I have a vast understanding of our curriculum and can help ease our novice teachers into learning our standards and grade level requirements.
Where do your strengths lie?
I pride myself on building relationships and being someone that others can rely on. I not only work hard to build and keep relationships with friends and colleges, but I often help build confidence in others around me. I know what it's like switching to a new district and I can recall my very early days as a classroom teacher. I had a great support system around me from both mentors and Learning Coaches. They gave me confidence and helped guide me beyond just my first year as a teacher. They then became long lasting friends and colleagues. These are values that I can call strengths!