This was my first time working as an educator, and now that the program has finished I’ve gained so many new skills to add to my personal portfolio. First, I have a “toolbox” so to speak, full of teaching tips and strategies for keeping students engaged and learning. For example storytelling before launching into an activity, or asking edge questions to help foster curiosity and wonder. While in the classroom I quickly learned that the time passes much quicker than you expect, and if you don’t manage your time efficiently you won’t get through everything you need before your time is up. Every time you're working with kids, something goes wrong. It’s a scientific fact that a lesson will never go exactly according to plan, so as an educator I have learned to be adaptable and flexible to deal with whatever problem inevitably arises. The ability to improvise on the fly has saved me countless times and kept lessons flowing smoothly despite unexpected challenges. The ELP is a massive time commitment and logistical challenge especially when the group is made up of busy college students. Working on a team of ten people over the course of 6 months requires strong communication and teamwork skills. Being part of Aves Compartidas has also boosted my confidence immensely, and not just as an educator. It’s nerve wracking to take on a new project when you don’t have prior experience in that field, but now I don’t stress about entering new fields because I have confidence in my own abilities. Regardless of what career path I end up taking, the skills I learned and built on in ELP will no doubt further my success.
This was my first time working as an educator, and now that the program has finished I’ve gained so many new skills to add to my personal portfolio. First, I have a “toolbox” so to speak, full of teaching tips and strategies for keeping students engaged and learning. For example storytelling before launching into an activity, or asking edge questions to help foster curiosity and wonder. While in the classroom I quickly learned that the time passes much quicker than you expect, and if you don’t manage your time efficiently you won’t get through everything you need before your time is up. Every time you're working with kids, something goes wrong. It’s a scientific fact that a lesson will never go exactly according to plan, so as an educator I have learned to be adaptable and flexible to deal with whatever problem inevitably arises. The ability to improvise on the fly has saved me countless times and kept lessons flowing smoothly despite unexpected challenges. The ELP is a massive time commitment and logistical challenge especially when the group is made up of busy college students. Working on a team of ten people over the course of 6 months requires strong communication and teamwork skills. Being part of Aves Compartidas has also boosted my confidence immensely, and not just as an educator. It’s nerve wracking to take on a new project when you don’t have prior experience in that field, but now I don’t stress about entering new fields because I have confidence in my own abilities. Regardless of what career path I end up taking, the skills I learned and built on in ELP will no doubt further my success.