1. Learning Zone Experience at the East Branch Library
Cecilia Villatoro
BEEP 4384
Dr Amaro

2. Goals set for the children attending the Learning Zone:
Improve literacy and learning skills.
Increase students’ motivation and self-esteem.
Improve students’ performance in school.
Help students successfully complete their homework.

3. My Set Goals during this Fieldwork Experience:
To provide me with the opportunity to work closely with my target teaching population (ELL in ESL and/or bilingual programs)
To begin developing and delivering needs-based, developmentally-appropriate and culturally, linguistically and academically rigorous instruction for the children at the Learning Zone

4. Side notes of my field work:
* I visited the Learning Zone every Wednesday from 6-7pm * The first 3 visits I worked with 3 different children * My focus and the child I was able to gain the most experience and work with throughout this field work was Jonathan…

5. About Jonathan: He is 7 years old and is in First grade
His older brother also attends the Learning Zone program
Is an ELL student
He does not enjoy reading but loves math!

6. I feel my experience at the Learning Zone had 3 stages that shaped my learning and field experience…

7. (happened during visits 1-4)
First stage:
(happened during visits 1-4)
I was getting acquainted and familiar with the program.
I realized that I have to be there to support students (in this case Jonathan) and keep teaching them until they start learning it.
I was also getting to know the children and building confidence to understand that we as educators can make a difference if we practice and build patience!
Restroom Pass!
Behavior Chart: During the first couple of visits: Rules were set!

8. (happened around visits 4-7)
Second stage:
(happened around visits 4-7)
I worked to build trust and self confidence with Jonathan
I faced challenges and struggles during this time
I was also trying to figure out ways I can help this child improve in his school performance
I wanted him to practice reading..even during math!

9. Third stage: (happened on visits 7-10)
I put into place new strategies that I have learned in my classes in the education program
There was consistency and structure while working with Jonathan
I was glad that I could see progress and results!
Visuals
Lots of reading material
Used manipulatives

10. Continuation of Stage 3…
Used many kinds of manipulatives, hands on activities, and games to motivate him

11. Reflection:
Tutoring at the Learning Zone will definitely help me in the future.
I learned so much from this field experience…
I learned to take on new challenges and always try new things if I feel they are not working (change is good)!
The End…