Personal Narrative: My First Teacher Interview
I choose to do my teacher interview at Huntley high school, which is the school I graduated from. When I was at the high school doing the interview another teacher came into the office, so I actually was able to get the opinions of two teachers. I interview my junior physical education teacher Ms. Seitz who also teaches Health Education she has taught for three years. I also was able to meet with Mr. Fahey who just started teaching this year as a first year teacher he also teaches Physical Education and Health Education. After speaking with both teachers I think you must have a very open mind to become a teacher. Not only are you there to teacher, you also need to create a good relationship with your students. You must be a good
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I think I have the drive to be involved and help others learn, just like others in my life have done for me. As of right now I haven’t thought much about my future professional growth. Seeing that in May I have just graduated from high school I have not done this yet. However, I think it is very important to make plans to recognize and build on strengths and prioritize specific areas for growth. With this being my first education class, and my first teacher interview I am looking forward to my observation hours at see things on a different level and from the teacher point of view, rather that the student view that I have alway had all my life. I know this won’t be easy and I will learn a lot more as I study this field. I understand that I will learn quickly what interest students, what students are willing to listen, which students will follow the plan, and which students need extra help. I will have to evaluate each student differently, knowing and understanding that all children learn at different levels, and some students may learn more quickly than others. After my interview I do think it is important to be open minded to teaching Health Education, Driver's Education and Physical Education, so I could be well rounded when I’m done with school and looking for a teaching
I think I have the drive to be involved and help others learn, just like others in my life have done for me. As of right now I haven’t thought much about my future professional growth. Seeing that in May I have just graduated from high school I have not done this yet. However, I think it is very important to make plans to recognize and build on strengths and prioritize specific areas for growth. With this being my first education class, and my first teacher interview I am looking forward to my observation hours at see things on a different level and from the teacher point of view, rather that the student view that I have alway had all my life. I know this won’t be easy and I will learn a lot more as I study this field. I understand that I will learn quickly what interest students, what students are willing to listen, which students will follow the plan, and which students need extra help. I will have to evaluate each student differently, knowing and understanding that all children learn at different levels, and some students may learn more quickly than others. After my interview I do think it is important to be open minded to teaching Health Education, Driver's Education and Physical Education, so I could be well rounded when I’m done with school and looking for a teaching