After ten weeks it's hard to believe how much has changed. The first few days of teaching seemed shaky but things slowly started to become under control. I feel that by now I have a fairly good understanding of classroom management, how to plan effectively, how to keep students in line when things start going downhill, and how to maintain confidence when a student tries to challenge you with the most absurd behaviors.
After ten weeks it is still crazy to think that I am the one in control of another persons classroom but it is a blast. I have learned a lot in this time but I do know where I still need to work on my skills as areas for growth.
After ten weeks I have many things to show for my classroom accomplishments as I have compiled many lesson plans, a few projects, some useful PowerPoint presentations, and a website that will come in handy with future classes. All of these things should help with finding a teaching position but from the statistics I'm hearing, it's going to be a tough few weeks as I hear back from schools and hopefully receive a hiring letter.
After ten weeks, it's really only just beginning. There is one more placement of six weeks followed by a summer of finishing my work at the hospital, starting to relocate for what becomes my new job, and hopefully many adventures outdoors as I plan on doing a lot of fishing and camping.
