Goals and Progress
When it comes to classroom management, I have the most valuable thing a teacher can have: experience. Although I have only been building this experience for my two years teaching, I have learned a tremendous amount about my students, my school, and my community. I believe that all schools are uniquely their own and come with their own set of quirks and idiosyncrasies. Learning as much as you can and getting involved in school groups and events can give you such valuable information. Getting more involved has also built up another important facet of being a teacher, respect. Respect and trust has been one of the most important elements to my success at my particular school, I believe. By taking the time to consistently show up for students, they will not just HEAR about how much I care for them, but they will see and feel it. If I am completely honest, this has been the biggest proponent of my classroom management. ...