Sarah's information
I have had a great deal of experience working with both English as a Second Language students and Spanish students of all levels.
My first experiences were in high school. After finishing my Spanish coursework early, I began an Independent Study course in which I was a teacher aid in an ESL course and a bilingual course. I made the tests, homework, and projects for the classes. I also presented small vocabulary sections to the classes and worked with students in large and small groups.
My next experiences were in college when I began my initial field experiences with Indiana University. I observed at several schools and community centers. I also tutored an adult ESL program, known as the FLAME program, at a local elementary school from September 2005-December 2005 as a part of my Education curriculum.
My first formal field experience was at Tri-North Middle School in Bloomington, Indiana in the spring of 2007. I both observed and taught several Spanish classes. I worked with the students in small groups and taught the large group sessions when it was appropriate. I was responsible for grading student work and monitoring student progress.
My second field experience was during the fall of 2007. I spent this experience at Bloomington High School South. During this field experience I was in charge of students in large and small groups, presenting material to students, some classroom management, and I created projects and activities for the students.
When I studied abroad during the fall semester, 2006, I worked as a private tutor for two middle school girls in Seville, Spain. I was the main instructor for these students, so I was in charge of monitoring their progress, selecting appropriate materials, and putting together lessons. I worked with these students twice a week from August until December.
I worked as an administrative intern with the Intensive English Program directly under Marlin G. Howard for the spring semester, 2007. This post gave me the opportunity to learn about the administrative side of education. I gained valuable experience with clerical work, professional development opportunities, education in higher education, handling student issues, and redressing concerns made by both students and staff. Because of my work in this position, I was promoted to a teaching intern for both summer sessions at Indiana University.
I worked with Denise Shettle during my teaching internship as her teacher aid in two different classes. In both her Level 5 Grammar and Level 5 Academic Skills and writing classes. I made tests, taught chapters on grammar, improved my classroom management and professionalism skills, and attended staff meetings. I also helped students gain the skills necessary to complete their research papers in the Academic Skills and Writing class. Working with the IEP was one of the most important experiences in advancing my professional skills and development. I am still minorly involved with the IEP for help with testing and the TEPAIC exam, which helps to identify graduate students whose English skills are not adequate for an assistantship with Indiana University.
I am presently involved in my capstone project: Student teaching. I will spend 12 weeks as the primary classroom teacher for four Spanish classes at Owen Valley Community High School in Spencer, Indiana. As the primary teacher I create all classroom materials, plan the curriculum, attend faculty and parent meetings, and am in charge of everything that goes on in the classroom. I have a Spanish 3, two Spanish 5, and a Spanish 10 (college prep.) class. My mentor teacher, University supervisor, and I meet frequently to discuss my progress and changes that I need to make. This experience will give me the preparation and experience that I need to have success in my future as a teacher.
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