2. M y J o u r n e y t o B e c o m i n g a T e a c h e r ! Centerville Elementary By: Xxxx 1

3. Join me for a road trip to success! Buckle up because it’s going to be a crazy ride! Let’s GO! 2

4. Pack a bag to hit the road! ROAD TRIP! 3 Things to bring: – Positive attitude – Open-mind – Creative ideas – Professional demeanor – Determination Initial thoughts… – An all-girls class??? – Am I prepared for this?

5. Get Prepared! Get some gas! – 3 rd grade standards – Curriculum Guide – Pacing Guide – Activity books – Textbooks – Websites – Materials – Software Plan ahead: – Long Range Plan Fuel up! 4

6. First Stop – Meet my students! All girls! Interest Inventory Learn names Classroom profile – Free/reduced lunch – Differing races – Ability levels – Physical impairments – Test scores No Boys Allowed! 5

7. Detour – My Special Student 10 years old – Never been to school – Scared – Shy – Can’t read, barely can write Intervention plan – K/1 st grade teachers – School psychologist – Ability testing Different Route! 6

8. Second Stop – Start taking over! Ease into teaching full-time Goals: – Build confidence – Follow academic standards – Improve test scores – Maintain high expectations – Manage the classroom effectively – Try many different instructional strategies You can call me Ms. K! 7

9. Bumps in the road… Time crunch Technology mishaps Unexpected assemblies Differing techniques Am I cut out for this?? Reduced speed ahead! 8

10. Third Stop – Develop a unit! ELA – Helen Keller Listening Speaking Reading Writing – Applying – Comparing – Contrasting – Summarizing – Presenting – Reflecting – Researching – Predicting RESPECT! 9

11. Intersection - Diversity Meet the needs of all learners regardless of: – Race – Gender – Ethnicity – Age – SES – Religion – Ability level DIVERSITY! 10

12. Fourth Stop - Classroom Management Balloon pop Star Students Behavior chart Proximity Bring it down a couple notches Thumbs up when you’re ready Give me 5 Are you a star student? 11

13. Fifth Stop – Go above and beyond! Professional Responsibilities – Faculty meetings – Professional development seminars – Parent/teacher conferences – Field trips Extracurriculars – Fall Festival (dunk tank, concessions) – 4 th and 5 th grade dance (chaperone) – Fundraiser basketball “shoot-off” (winner) Be professional and learn! 12

14. Snack Time – “Food for Thought” Monitor, assess, and enhance student learning Be patient, compassionate, and determined Do your research and plan ahead Use auditory, visual, and kinesthetic approaches Incorporate technology into your lessons Engage and motivate students at the beginning Add purpose to your preaching Use a variety of instructional strategies Be consistent and explain your expectations Create a safe and nurturing classroom environment Believe in each student and encourage them to succeed Eat it all up! 13

15. Snap Shot! Ms. K Written by Xxxx Xxxx Ms. K is a student teacher at Centerville this school year. She was teaching in Mr. Xxxx’s 4 th grade class last year. She is a student at Clemson University studying to be a teacher. Ms. K has brown hair and a great sense of style. She enjoys helping Ms. Xxxx teach a 3 rd grade all girls class. Hopefully she will be able to teach at Centerville one day because she will make a great teacher. Make a difference! 14

16. The end of the road… Souvenirs to take with me: – Inspiration – Insight – Knowledge – Excitement – Confidence – Experience Did I reach my destination??? Absolutely! I made it! 15