Well. . . .I am back from my trip to Savannah, Georgia and all I have to say is AMAZING!!! I would most definitely recommend this trip to anyone who is interested in working with children on any part of the spectrum.
Before I left, I really had no idea what sorts of situations and events I would encounter and I think that was better because there is no way I would have believed the things that I experienced. If someone had told me before I left that I would work with a 3rd grader that did not know how to spell the word "the" I would have thought they were crazy. Overall, I think I had a positive experience seeing as I was working with children on completing their state writing portfolios and the majority of the class did need help. However, at the end of the week almost every student in the class was completely finished with his or her portfolio and I felt very accomplished. I think they liked me and were excited for me to be their to help out for the week. The other two JMU students, that were in the same classroom as me, seemed to enjoy the trip as much as I did and I was glad we were there to support one another because it could have been overwhelming alone.
"I want to be an Elementary School teacher after I graduate and at this point have my heart set on 2nd or 3rd grade."
That was a statement I made before going on this trip and after my return I could not feel more confident in my career decisions for the future. Teaching is a special job and takes a special type of personality and person and I know that I will be able to do it no matter the struggles.
In case anyone was wondering. . . .I didn't end up packing too much!!! YIPPPEEE :)
This is a blog created for my WRTC class and will document my learning and thoughts about teaching writing.
