January 13- Introduction

Week 1
I have chosen to talk about my goals, aspirations and strengths and weaknesess (as applies to my teaching career. I believe I have many strengths and weaknesses in my chosen field. I have always wanted to be a teacher and can't wait til that is what I am doing. I am so excited to be in the program- I have worked harded than most students to get in because of some personal experiences I have had throughout my college career. Some of strengths include being able to relate well to children, patience, love of learning and charisma. I have worked with children my whole life, from babysitting when I was younger to teaching preschool classes and working as an elementary aide. Some of my strengths are natural to me and some I have worked for.
I also have some weaknesses in this field. I am sometimes shy in front of lots of people, although never in front of children. I struggle with math, which could be considered a weakness, but I have been working really hard, so that I can better teach children what they need to know about the subject.

My goals and aspirations are what I would like to talk about next. I aspire to be a kindergarten or 1st grade teacher. In high school, I had the opportunity to intern in a kindergarten class and I loved it. The teacher was a great example to me and I hope I can someday be as good as her. But I am a teachers aide currently in a 3rd grade class and I would also love to teach 3rd grade. Anything above 3rd grade though, is not something I think I would like. I have a goal to be the best teacher I can be and I know that is going to take work, but I also know that I can do it!