The official school year has been over for about 2 weeks now, so I have had plenty of time to think about how I thought this past year went. This time last year I was flipping out over the fact that I was going to be teaching 7th-12th grade instead of 1st graders. I had many doubts in myself, but looking back I can say that not only did I grow as a teacher but my kiddos grew as learners.
The year was definitely a roller coaster ride but everyone managed to survive. While some people look at data (how well the kids did on their test scores) to measure their success as a teacher, I tend to look at the personal growths and accomplishments within each of my kiddos. However, I can not give credit to my sophomore class. Last year when they were freshman, roughly 30% of them were proficient in reading. This year when they got the HSGQE results 13 out of 17 were proficient. They had a gain in 43% from the previous year! I was beyond proud of their accomplishments. Aside from the sophomores, each and every one of my students made personal and academic growth over the course of the year.
Next year is looking to be a pretty different from this year. Instead of teaching 7th-12th, I will be teaching 7th-10th. Our school has adopted a new curriculum that has students grouped based on their current reading level. The first part of my day will be dedicated to this program and the 7th and 8th graders using it. The rest of the day will be for the 9th and 10th graders. Last year I only had half of the students from each of these classes, this year I will have all of the students.
I have BIG plans for next year..
:) Quyana Agayun
I love your reflection at the end of the year, Falon. And I celebrate the growth of your students, and your growth as a teacher! Happy Summer! Glad to hear you are already anxious for the coming school year!
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