Mrs. Mitchell
My blogs
| Industry | Education |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Special Education Teacher |
| Location | Alturas |
| Introduction | Who doesn't like a challenge? Since studying to become a teacher, I've met up with all sorts of them--big and small--which has forced me to look at myself, face my fears, rejoice in each success and learn from my mistakes. The idea of being the teacher of record was initially daunting and overwhelming, but I know I've made strides over the past year-and-a-half and I want to keep on learning and improving. Although I come across as reserved and quiet, there has always been a part of me that wants to be seen and heard. Teaching is one avenue that fulfills these desires. There are many facets of the job and the students are of course the best part. The thing I love about Special Education is that it's individualized to meet the needs of each student. In this way, it's self-paced, depending on the skill level of every child. Simply put, I love my job. I enjoy building rapport with students and I strive to make learning fun. I believe it's my job to help them become responsible people who can think critically. To do for them what they can do for themselves limits them. And if I limit them, I'm not doing my job. |
| Interests | The process of learning, camping, square dancing, ping pong, writing, photography, cats, spending time with family and friends |
| Favorite movies | Shawshank Redemption, To Sir with Love, My Left Foot, Love Story, The Family Stone, Fireproof, Music of the Heart |
| Favorite music | Country (can't help myself!), some old rock and roll, some classical |
| Favorite books | Non-fiction, historical fiction, biographies |