Well, Tuesday is my last day as a Middle School Science Teacher. I've absolutely loved being in middle school for a little over a month. Yesterday, I finished up my last day on my Human Body Systems unit with the 7th grade science class. It was so much fun! I have had such a great experience at my school, with my supervising teacher and my 1st period students...they are such great kids. I am actually really sad that I'm leaving!! I'm lucky that I've had a good experience. Honestly, now I am considering being a middle school teacher rather than a high school teacher. Although middle schoolers can be frustrating because they really don't understand the whole responsibility issue and you constantly have to keep them in line...but they have such great personalities and there is so much opportunity to make an impact in their lives! I would like to get into content material a little bit more though...I've learned that they really aren't ready for too much of the details yet. They are also so funny and awkward...it makes me smile.
ALSO - I am excited to say that I ACTUALLY taught my students...they showed HUGE learning growth on my pre and post tests, which I am excited about. I had quite a few A's...but there were definitely just as many F's. Some kids....well, it's just difficult. There are so many struggling kids in schools right now, especially at this age. This experience has really strengthened my desire to be a teacher even more, so I can take the time to help those kids as well as stimulate the bored kids in class. It's a challenge, but it's worth it to try and reach each student.
Anyways, I just wanted to share my excitement as I am learning to be a teacher. I really do love it and I'm so happy that I've made the decision to be a science teacher. Best $20,000 purchase EVER!! :)
