observations are overrated

06Nov09

I was observed this morning by my University Supervisor. After the lesson, I felt like I bombed… and honestly it was the worst teaching job I’ve done with my 9th graders so far (out of about 10 days). But here’s what my professor wrote:
You did a nice job and I like the confidence and [...]

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five minute phone calls are nice (if they happen)

23Sep09

I’d just like to say how much you piss me off. I had my first day of student teaching on September 17. I wanted to share with you the details. I text you, you promise a call that night. Five days (almost six) later, still no call. Not to mention, [...]

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