Welcome Back!

I am back!

 

These past few weeks, I have been teaching at a local high school.  What a rewarding experience that was!  I was able to teach a Grade 10 Applied Math class.  I very much enjoyed the experience and definitely realize that I still have alot to learn before I graduate. 

 

Here are some of the important lessons I have learned:

 

• Be prepared-  always come extra prepared, you never know what will happen better safe than sorry
• Use your colleagues to bounce ideas off of- We are all in the same boat why not help each other with lesson plan ideas and such?
• Every student has their own story- get to know your students, be sympathetic to their situations but ensure that they are reaching their full potential
• Make yourself available to students- nothing is worse than a student needing help and their teacher not being there to help them- be available for those students who may need the extra tutoring time
• Leave your work at work- When you get home after work/school, it is family time.  Family is still above work no matter how busy you are at work
• Dress professionally- if you dress like a professional you will feel like one
• Parents send you their best child- no matter how you feel about a child, know that this student is still somebody's baby who is loved
• Make it fun!- Especially when teaching Math and French, it can get boring.  Don't let them say your class is boring-- keep students involved. 

 

So here we go, one month at school to learn, then back to put it all back into practice!

Hello, My name is Mrs. Marshall

Today I started my practicum at a local high school.

How strange it felt to be back in high school, but on the other side of things.
It's hard to believe that in only a year and a bit I will be done school (hopefully) and have my own classes.

I really do hope I can be a teacher that is understanding, caring and accommodating for all students.
Growing up, I liked school --- but I know in many cases this is not true (especially in the subjects I will be teaching which are Math and French).
I want to be a teacher that listens to the students and gets to know what they enjoy doing,
and what they aspire to be in the future.
I want them to be thankful to be given the chance to have an education.
I know that those years are tough, but I want them to know that there is always somebody who cares for them no matter what they think.

So here I go--- three more weeks in school until I'm back to studying myself.
Back to being Bre,
but for now
My name is Mrs. Marshall.

A Letter to My Daughter: What I Want to Teach You

Dear Beautiful Girl,

As time goes on, I am realizing that I have been given quite the task of teaching you things I believe are important for you to become independant.  There are just so many things, but so little time.

Obviously, I want you to grow up to be independant.  For now, that means teaching you things such as feeding yourself, walking, talking and soon potty-training.  But later on, these lessons will become more in depth as you take on various responsibilities and the consequences that may come with not living up to these responsibilities.  It will all be because I love you and want you to learn that I am always there for you, but there may be a day when I cannot be with you physically. 

But there are much more important lessons I want to instill in you throughout your life. 

I want you to learn to love God.  This is the most important relationship you will ever have in your life.  So often it is easy to put family or friends over this relationship (those these relationships are also important- they will never compare to the one you have with your heavenly Father).  Spend time with Him, don't be afraid to share Him with those around you.

Love Others.  Each person has a gift and a strength.  Learn these strengths and encourage others in a loving matter.  There will be some people that are easier to love than others, but it's for those hard to love people that you have to remember that they too have a need to be loved and are a child of God. 

Listen to Others.  All too often we get into our rush of the day.  Listen to what others have to say- sometimes all somebody needs is an open ear. 

It's Okay to Fail.  Failure does not define who you are.  Learn from your mistakes and move on.

Have Fun.  Life is not meant to be filled with worry and stress.  If you are feeling this way, take a breath and remember God provides and what really matters in life.

Work Hard.  Don't slack off at work.  It is important and shows you take yourself seriously.  Work hard and use the gifts God has given you in all that you do. 

Don't get your self-worth from others.  People will let you down, you will never be perfect.  Know you are beautiful no matter what other people say. 

Do not be easily angered.  This goes along with loving others, but don't let your emotions get a hold of you.  Compromise and Forgive. 


There are just so many more things I need to teach you, but these are some of the few I believe are essential for me to teach you.  I know I will be FAR from perfect in teaching you these things.  Please remember I am human.  I make mistakes but I will promise to try and fix my mistakes and model these behaviours to the best of my abilities. 


Love,
Mommy

8 months

Likes:

Yo Gabba Gabba (honestly stops crying whenever she hears it)

Food

Swing Sets

Holmes (our cat)

Being carried in our wraps

Swimming/Bath time

Singing

Tag (running to catch mommy/daddy)

Dislikes:

Bedtime (we are getting better at it but still needs LOTS of work)

Getting diaper changed

Big Steps this Month:

Crawling for LONG periods of time (so hard to do diaper changes now)

Standing up by herself in crib

Sitting down by herself in crib

Funny Moments:

We spent an entire afternoon teaching Peyton to sit down in crib as she would stand up and cry for hours otherwise

Peyton had my phone and I was trying to reach it which was just out of reach- she laughed a ton because she knew it was out of my reach