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There was a gradual release of responsibility throughout the school year that really helped prepare me to become a teacher. At the start of the year I only taught Do Now's or Exit Tickets. As the year progressed, I would pick up more and more of the slack until it was my first gateway in the fall. After the fall gateway, the responsibility picked up and I started to teach 1-3 class periods a day.
My program has given me the opportunity to observe almost every day. I observe my mentor’s teaching style and how they model for students. Co-teaching is beneficial as it allows for me to implement in-the-moment feedback. It also helps with supporting each other in the classroom and beyond.
This program has provided me a multitude of opportunities to explore and to expand my teaching practice. My mentor and coordinator are aligned with shared expectations that prioritize my growth. My emotions have been constantly validated and considered as I have grown in this program.
Mentorship by a veteran teacher has been extremely beneficial for my practice (coaching conversations, feedback, the ability to ask questions and reflect after teaching). Being in the classroom 4 days a week makes me feel prepared to teach full time. The summative assessment (3 weeks of teaching) also makes me feel prepared to teach full time. It makes full-time teaching feel more tangible.
My program has supported me and prepared me to become a teacher in many ways. My program allowed me to take over the classroom and provided me with the necessary tools to be able to implement in the classroom. I have learned so much through this program, such as data analysis, behavior intervention methods, and even how to provide appropriate accommodations for students.