Expectations for Entering the Field
As my summer came to an end, I could not help but think, “Oh my goodness, only two weeks and I will be student teaching!” This is a time in my life I had always nervously anticipated. I always thought I would be extremely nervous and unprepared; however I feel strangely at ease and excited. I have a million concerns and worries, but feel confident that Manhattan College and my placement will provide enough support to help me become a great teacher. I am going to stay open minded and I can only improve.
I am most excited to apply what I have been learning for the past three years. I cannot wait to build relationships and work with the same students every day; however I am nervous that the students will not take me seriously because I am not from the Bronx. I hope that they will want to relate to me or accept me. I am also nervous that they may not take me seriously because I am a student teacher. I realize how important a first impression will be, something that cannot be taught by professors, it is up to me to establish myself in the classroom. I am feeling the most pressure for my first day. There are so many aspect of teaching that I feel I could never be prepared for such as greeting the students on the first day, what to do with them when they come into the classroom for the first time, how to walk them in the hallways, etc. I am also nervous about being able to write so many lesson plans. I worry that I will have a difficult time managing my work from student teaching, class, and track practice. I want to implement creative lesson plans that are appropriate for my individual students, however fear I will not have time to do so thoroughly.
Even though these thoughts pass through my mind, I am very confident that I will be able to become an effective teacher. I am confident in my ability to create a relationship with my students because I think it is extremely important to get to know them and make them feel appreciated. I also think that I will be able to form a great relationship with my co-workers which will help become a part of the school community. Overall, I feel that as a result of hard work and an open mind, I will succeed in the classroom. I realize that I do not have to be the perfect teacher from day one, and hope to make the mistakes that will help me learn.
I am most excited to apply what I have been learning for the past three years. I cannot wait to build relationships and work with the same students every day; however I am nervous that the students will not take me seriously because I am not from the Bronx. I hope that they will want to relate to me or accept me. I am also nervous that they may not take me seriously because I am a student teacher. I realize how important a first impression will be, something that cannot be taught by professors, it is up to me to establish myself in the classroom. I am feeling the most pressure for my first day. There are so many aspect of teaching that I feel I could never be prepared for such as greeting the students on the first day, what to do with them when they come into the classroom for the first time, how to walk them in the hallways, etc. I am also nervous about being able to write so many lesson plans. I worry that I will have a difficult time managing my work from student teaching, class, and track practice. I want to implement creative lesson plans that are appropriate for my individual students, however fear I will not have time to do so thoroughly.
Even though these thoughts pass through my mind, I am very confident that I will be able to become an effective teacher. I am confident in my ability to create a relationship with my students because I think it is extremely important to get to know them and make them feel appreciated. I also think that I will be able to form a great relationship with my co-workers which will help become a part of the school community. Overall, I feel that as a result of hard work and an open mind, I will succeed in the classroom. I realize that I do not have to be the perfect teacher from day one, and hope to make the mistakes that will help me learn.