I have really enjoyed volunteering at Cortez Mathematics and Science Magnet School because all of the staff and the students are really nice and they are always so enthusiastic and ready to learn. I also feel very comfortable there because I attended 6th, 7th, and 8th grade at this school and I am very familiarized with all the teachers and staff. They all know me very well and have been very nice to me and are always offering to help with whatever I need. I have been volunteering there since freshmen year and I have helped all grade levels from kindergarten to 8th grade.
When I volunteer I help teachers by making copies, laminating posters, helping children cut out things and pasting. We also help students who are struggling with certain topics such as vocabulary, reading comprehension, adding, subtracting, or with science. Students already know me and arent shy to ask me when they need help.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Second Interview Questions
Content:
1. Who is your mentor and where do they work?
My mentor is Peter Rainville, a 6th grade math teacher. He works at Cortez Mathematics and Science Magnet School and has taught there for about 7 years, since the school opened in 2006.
2. What five questions will you ask them about their background?
-For how long have you been teaching now?
-Where and when did you obtain your teaching credentials?
-How many years did you spend in college in order to become a fully-credentialed teacher?
-What hardships did you face during your first years as a teacher?
-What degree(s) do you have?
1. Who is your mentor and where do they work?
My mentor is Peter Rainville, a 6th grade math teacher. He works at Cortez Mathematics and Science Magnet School and has taught there for about 7 years, since the school opened in 2006.
2. What five questions will you ask them about their background?
-For how long have you been teaching now?
-Where and when did you obtain your teaching credentials?
-How many years did you spend in college in order to become a fully-credentialed teacher?
-What hardships did you face during your first years as a teacher?
-What degree(s) do you have?
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Blog 5 Project Reflection & Working EQ
Content:
Positive Statement:
1. Many positive things have happened as a result of what I have completed so far. I have been able to meet new people who have Lot of knowledge and who are willing to share their knowledge with me. They are willing to let me follow their footsteps and this has allowed me to gain a lot of experience.
EQ Content:
2. One of the articles that helped me improve the understanding of my topic was an article named "Top 10 Teaching Tips for Middle School Math" by Scott Laidlaw. This article provides teachers with useful information and techniques about teaching math. For example, I learned that you should be aware that not all students like studying math and you can't force them to like the subject you just have to do your best and try to apply the lesson that you are teaching to a real world situation.
3. So far I've been able to find people who are willing to be my mentors. I have been in contact with a professor from Cal Poly who teaches math teachers and I will probably interview her later on in the year.
4. One of the things that I have been struggling with is that their isn't many articles that talk about teaching math to middle school students. Most appear to be about general teaching or elementary schools.
5. Finding Value:
- One of the questions I would like to study is "What are the most important strategies when teaching a math class to middle school students?"
- For my mentorship I am planning to continue to volunteer at Cortez Magnet School but I am also going to see if I can volunteer at other middle schools so I can continue to meet and get familiarized with more math teachers.
Positive Statement:
1. Many positive things have happened as a result of what I have completed so far. I have been able to meet new people who have Lot of knowledge and who are willing to share their knowledge with me. They are willing to let me follow their footsteps and this has allowed me to gain a lot of experience.
EQ Content:
2. One of the articles that helped me improve the understanding of my topic was an article named "Top 10 Teaching Tips for Middle School Math" by Scott Laidlaw. This article provides teachers with useful information and techniques about teaching math. For example, I learned that you should be aware that not all students like studying math and you can't force them to like the subject you just have to do your best and try to apply the lesson that you are teaching to a real world situation.
3. So far I've been able to find people who are willing to be my mentors. I have been in contact with a professor from Cal Poly who teaches math teachers and I will probably interview her later on in the year.
4. One of the things that I have been struggling with is that their isn't many articles that talk about teaching math to middle school students. Most appear to be about general teaching or elementary schools.
5. Finding Value:
- One of the questions I would like to study is "What are the most important strategies when teaching a math class to middle school students?"
- For my mentorship I am planning to continue to volunteer at Cortez Magnet School but I am also going to see if I can volunteer at other middle schools so I can continue to meet and get familiarized with more math teachers.
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