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Who Am I?
My name is Sarah Stewart. I consider myself what some call an ambivert, someone who has the qualities of both an extrovert and an introvert. Depending on my mood or surroundings I can either be very shy or I can be outgoing. When meeting new people I tend to shy away. I can usually be found laying in bed watching Netflix or teaching my pre-k 3 class.
I am a junior at Old Dominion University who is majoring in Elementary Education. It has taken me a long time to get where I am now. My college experience has been full of transferring schools along with plenty of trial and error, but I do like to remind myself that I would not be the person I am today without all of these setbacks.
What I Know
I know that teaching is an incredibly difficult job full of ups and downs. But I also know that for all of the negative moments you face there will be just as many if not more positives. I know that kids thrive off of positive attention and reinforcement. I pride myself on my ability to make all of my students feel as though I have their best interests in mind and I love that they know they can come to me with anything and I will always remain on their side.
What I Need To Learn
One of the biggest things I need to learn is how to be better at time management. I have found that I often work ahead so I have more time to accomplish things then I tend to sit back and relax and next thing you know I have 10 more things to do! But classroom wise I also need to learn that not every student learns the same way. I need to be better at realized how certain students learn without them having to tell me directly
The Teacher I will Become
I hope to be the teacher that children know they can turn to in a time of need. I want to be able to see what kids are going through and know how to help them. I hope to have my students have trust in me as a teacher. I also want to be able to give them advice and assistance even if they do not know how to ask for it. Every child is different and every child learns differently, and I hope that my future students know that me classroom will always be a safe space.
Comments:
Alysha D. - Hi Sarah! I too have had my experience of transferring universities. It was difficult, but choosing Old Dominion University has been one of the greatest decisions that I have ever made! I love that you were able to take the positive out of your transferring experiences as well. When referring to your "The Teacher I Will Become" section, I love that you stated that you want your classroom to be a safe place! Growing up, feeling safe in a classroom made me more comfortable in a classroom. For example, I felt more comfortable in sharing my ideas and participate in discussions. That is the type of classroom that I want to provide for my students, not a space where students feel that they can't share their knowledge because they are uncomfortable. This was a very nice page, thank you for sharing!
Hey Sarah! I enjoy your honesty on learning time management skills. I tend to have the same habit of trying to work ahead, then beginning to slack off and next thing I know I am risking falling behind. I also agree that it is important to be an adult your students can trust and turn to in a time of need. I hope you have a good semester! -- Valerie Lieske
Hi Sarah! I agree that the positive experiences of teaching definitely outweigh the negative experiences. I think it is important to go into each day as a brand new slate for students. Sometimes students have bad days and it is apparent by how they act towards you. However, the next day they may treat you with the utmost respect. Kids are still learning how to manage their emotions and we should be there to support them. - Morgan Wilson
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