Weekly Reflection #2

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 This week I definitely learned a lot. I was able to spend quality time with all the kids I work with and really get to know all of the kids as individuals. This allowed me to connect with them and really make an impact. I learned that working with kids can be difficult, but it is also very rewarding. Some of the issues the kids were having I could relate to,  so I understood what they were going through better than some of the adults. I had more experience working with the kid with autism, which was very helpful for me,  as I learned more about autism as a whole.  I also have a good relationship with that kid and many other kids,  which is growing my love for working with kids. I really enjoyed this week. I definitely enjoy working with these kids, as it makes me very happy. I really enjoy helping them, but I also enjoy playing with them at recess. I think everything went as planned except on Friday when the AID of the kid who has autism was not there, and there was a sub. This just made things a little more confusing for that kid, but all went well. I have definitely gained a lot more experience with kids and how to properly work with them. I think that I have definitely made an impact on a lot of these kids and I have helped some teachers out as well. I am definitely a lot more comfortable at AEMS this week than I was last week and that has made it even more enjoyable and efficient. There was only a fine line between being too nice and being too harsh. I think I have found this line and it is working very well. I definitely feel like I am achieving my goals of getting experience with kids and continuing the mentor program. I met with the program twice this week and it went well. I will also meet with them again tomorrow. I did meet with the 8th grade once this week, but I realized that working with younger kids has a bigger impact in the end. For the next two days I will stick with the same plan that I have, working with the kid with autism and the third grade. I am super excited for the next 2 days, and I'm sad to see my time at AEMS come to an end. I am nervous to tell the third grade class that I only have two more days left because I think they will miss me. I already told them last week that I would only be in two days this week, but they may have forgotten. I will definitely take what I have learned at AEMS with me and it will help me in the future.

 

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  1. Kevin CharlestonMay 23, 2022 at 4:49 AM

    Great job working with these kids, you are doing meaningful work and getting so much back from them. The relationships you have created with these students shows your kind heart and genuine care for others. I'm sure your students will miss you, Miss Emily!

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