LAST WEEK!!!!!!

WHAT

I finally had my last week student teaching fourth grade! It is definitely a bitter sweet moment. I'm so excited because that means that I am that much closer to graduating. At the same time I am definitely going to miss seeing those kids every day.
There are so many things that I have learned from my student teaching over these past ten weeks. The biggest thing that I will take away with me is my classroom management technique. I have learned to be confident with myself and to take control. As a teacher you have to set your standards and expect that hte students will live up to them.

SO WHAT
There were a few times during the past 10 weeks where I was stumped as to what I should do. The best learning experience for a new teacher is to be thrown into a classroom I believe. UVU's educational program has taught me many great and valuable lessons that I have learned in the classroom. However not everything can be taught in a classroom.
Real life situations are the hardest and teach you the most. My cooperating teacher was wonderful and was able to help me with all the problems that were presented to me throughout my experience. I am so grateful for the time I had to spend with her.

NOW WHAT
Now I graduate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! April 30th is the day and I am so excited. I am hoping that I will be able to find a job around here but I know that is nearly impossible right now. So I will take anything I can get.
I am looking to build my resume in as many ways possible that I can. I have talked to my university supervisor and the principal at the school I was placed at and they have informed me how I can do this. I plan on attending conferences and substitute teaching and possibly even applying to be an aid at a school. I am so glad to be done with student teaching and to move on to the next step in my life!