Throughout my volunteer
experiences at the school, I have had many learning opportunities that have
prepared me for my future career. One thing I learned is that even if a school
has limited resources, they can thrive and be successful. The staff was welcoming
and they all work hard to make sure each student’s needs are met. While
observing the students in the lunchroom and at recess I was able to see them
interact socially. Being able to observe students in structured academic
settings and also less structured settings allowed me to get a more complete
view of students throughout their day at school. Throughout my time in
different grade levels, I saw lots of small group work. This worked well for
the students, because they were able to focus on the specific things in which
they needed to improve. I think using small groups is beneficial and I plan to
use them as necessary in my future classroom. Overall, my time at the school
has been a positive learning experience.
