Hi all:)

Very long day today so currently writing from my bed even though its only 9:30 haha!

I started it out by going to the gym before school around 6:30 and then got to school around 8:30.

School was hectic today as the students “forgot how to do math over vacation”, as they say… but in all seriousness a lot of content was forgotten over break so I spent most of the day trying to gain the 2 step equation knowledge back because I am planning a unit exam for Friday…. yikes:/ haha we will get there.

On Wednesdays immediately after school I have my Teaching Practicum class at Holy Cross with our TEP adviser until 6:00.  Today in class I actually had to prepare a lesson on variables to facilitate in front of a computer simulation of students that can actually respond back and react to you! Freaky at first that the computer is conversing with you, but overall really cool experience and good practice.

Ok well that’s it for tonight, I need to sleep a lot tonight haha!

I will check in tomorrow:)

Hi all!!

I am taking over the blog this week and will be updating frequently on my daily activities in the life of a student teacher:)

I start all my days off by heading to the gym before work, I usually go around 6:30 (I forgot a picture, but tomorrow for sure!).

Here is a picture of my classroom at school:

I taught two-lessons today on two-step equations, as I have fully taken over two classes now! The kids had extra energy today as they just came back from February Vacation…:)

Later tonight I just spent time planning my lesson for tomorrow! 120 copies later, everything is prepped!

I will check in with you all tomorrow! Hopefully with more pics this time:)

Hola Amigos!

I am very excited because… it is the final day before break! Although I have only been student-teaching for a few weeks, I think a break is necessary. Teaching is a very time consuming job… when I am not teaching, I am lesson planning, and when I am not lesson planning, I am thinking about teaching! I have even had a few dreams about delivering lessons!

Here is the run down of the day:

The day before break was exciting for all students and teachers! The students attended a pep rally the last period of the day to show their school spirit… Now off to break!

Things got very hectic towards the end of the week. On Thursday one of my students who had not been in class for about two weeks handed in all of his missing work and we had a small chat about his path to success. It was so nice to see him working hard towards catching up.

Thursday night I spent about 4 hours cutting up paper with my roommates in order to make this cool puzzle game for my period 2 class. I had to make Fridays fun but I also wanted to show off my craft skills during my observation. I was very nervous but it all went well, my students were very engaged and seemed to have fun with the puzzle pieces!

Friday I taught period 2 all by myself for the first time. This class is perhaps my most challenging class, not only due to the class size but also the various learning styles. I am very excited yet nervous to start teaching this class but I know I will grow so much as a teacher. Photo Credits to Ms. Muñoz for the great picture.

All great teachers know how to have fun in and outside of the classroom. This is a picture of Ms. Muñoz and I at the Holy Cross 100 Days Ball.

Thank you for joining me on my journey!

-Bioribel Castillo’19

Meg Ober surprised me today during my period two! She observed my class for a bit and then we made our way down to HR to take care of some paperwork. I truly can’t express how helpful the TEP staff has been throughout my journey. A HUGE S/O to Kate Riley, Meg Ober, Professor Capotosto, Professor Lopez and of course Mary Meth Cashman! You all make TEP a home for me.

Just another day doing teacher things! I had two amazing lessons today. Teaching for me is all about being yourself. You have to show the students that despite all of the expectations that they have on their shoulders they are more than enough. Being goofy and admitting my mistakes when I make them helps me become a better teacher. I am a work in progress and so are my students. We are growing together and there is absolutely nothing wrong with the current version of ourselves because we are all working towards who we want to become!

Okay enough rambling….

The whole gang is here! I learn so much from each and very single one of the TEP Student Teachers! We have class on Wednesday 3:30-6, always working hard to become better teachers and better people. As well as trying to manage sleep, healthy eating habits, lesson plans, making copies, the gym, campus jobs, volunteer programs, friends, and walking up and down these hills!

Me: “Okay everyone, please answer the following question using the subjunctive.

question: “what don’t you want your friend to do?”

answer: “I don’t want my friend to be stopid”

Jus another day on the job!

My mornings consist of prepping for my classes. This is also a great time to get to know other teachers in the building and plan for the week.

During 5th Period Mr. Davis and I have office duty! I am still trying to get the hang of things but answering the phone and writing slips can be very fun.

My afternoons back on The Hill consist of meetings with my mentees and my usual salad! I have 5 mentees (first years) and its a very reflective experience and its awesome to see their growth throughout their first year on campus.

There is a lot happening on campus and since I spend most of my time away I like to keep up with events and support as much as I can. I took some time to stop by the Fenwick where many of my HC peers gathered to protest the recent sexual misconducts that occurred on campus. It’s important for me to continue to support my peers, especially as a senior.

Correcting papers and lesson planning, the hustle never stops! A huge S/O to these dinning dollar for the snacks.

I am currently working on a project to bring clothing donations to students at Burncoat High. The school has an awesome closet where students can grab clothes when they need it and everything that is not used at the end of the year is donated. Many of my friends have donated and I am really excited to bring these clothes to BCHS! <3

Defeated but content. See ya’ll tomorrow!