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I was invited to be on the 7th grade English team at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School in Fort Collins, CO for Fall 2020. It was the year of the pandemic. Kinard started as fully remote, then phased into hybrid and ended back in remote learning. Because Kinard is a Professional Learning Community school, there was a big focus on collaboration and supporting one another. I worked with my Common Course teachers a lot to ensure student success. I had three classes: Daily English, Regular English, and Honors English. I felt very fortunate to work with kiddos during such a tough time. 

STUDENT TEACHER

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STANDARD

Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach.

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STANDARD

Teachers establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.

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STANDARD

Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students.

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STANDARD

Teachers demonstrate professionalism and reflect on their practice.

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QUESTIONS

I ASK MYSELF

Do I relate and empathize with my students in both successes and failures?

Am I providing a structured place for my students to expand their learning in?

Is there 2-way communication exemplifying positive body language?

Do I openly appreciate class contributions in diverse forms?

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First of all, I want to thank everyone for being a part of my student teaching experience. I had knowledgeable and supportive mentors guiding me to serve my students best. The overall learning curve was gaining confidence and making quick decisions rooted in safety and social emotional health. It was also fun to loosen up and allow some laughs in the virtual classroom. My students were going through a lot and we are humans first after all. I am beyond excited to be a full-time teacher.

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