In what ways can you relate to the information shared?
I can definitely relate to the information shared in the second article when it talked about the stages new teachers go through. I feel as if I still go through some of those stages today. For instance the survival stage. The first month of school does feel like you are working constantly and being thrown a lot. As a veteran teacher, I feel that after the survival phase we don't really get to the disillusionment stage. We start to feel like the kids are in a routine and we are finally having a balance. I hope to be able to help a new teacher out during this stage by building their confidence.
Where do your strengths lie?
My strengths lie in my balance and excitement. I also find it very important for time to be used efficiently. For example, most new teachers can get caught up with how things should look a certain way. When you are trying to learn and take on so many new things, having something looking a certain way might not be the most efficient way of using your time. I hope to use my strength of keeping a healthy balance between work and home life.
In what ways do you think you can support a new teacher.
One way I can support a new teacher would be with knowledge in content. I have taught three different grade levels and understand the content to help support a new teacher. Another way I can support a new teacher would be with planning. I have found very efficient ways to plan and take notes about students to help with report cards or parent conferences later down the line. These things are important to keep up on so that when report cards come, they don't consume all of your time.
