Day 5

Today was another day where a substitute teacher came in. So today was also a day where I had to direct the class from behind the scenes. But I enjoy that. It gives me the ability to flex the skills I've learned so far from watching my mentor teach.
It was also math rotations today. That means that groups of kids from other classes come in and learn a brief lesson taught by yours truly. Well, normally Mrs. Simmonds (mentor) does it, but it gives me a chance to practice teaching on a smaller group of kids. It's a lot of fun. I get to do more one on one interaction with the kids who don't quite understand the material.
The last few days have been a real workout, mentally that is. It's a lot more work then I thought teaching a class. Or in my case, helping someone teach a class. I can't imagine the toll it must take on my mentor everyday. Well, I assume she's used to it by now. Seeing as how she's been teaching for however long now. But for a lightweight like me, just assisting someone teach is a real load on the mind. Grading is just simply the most awful thing I have to do. Tedious, boring, other synonyms for bad. It's more work for the teacher to grade then it is for the student to do the work. Ironic twist of fate.

Project title: Organization to the Nth Degree

Project description: Mrs. Simmond's room is a mess. Attempting to find anything is difficult and ultimately futile. She cannot seem to find the time to clean up between a class full of kids, and a home to take care of. But here comes the intern, fully fueled and ready to work hard for zero pay. What does he do? Why, clean up and organize everything that's what. Not only will this brave intern clean up the room, he will also establish a system to keep said room organized. Sounds like a pretty swell fellow if you ask me.

Project schedule: Any period where there is free time to be spent on this is used. No strict schedule in place.

Materials & Equipment needed: Labeler, computer (possibly)

Project documentation: Pictures, a powerpoint should go along nicely with this as well.