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Highlights From My End of the Year Student Surveys
Since I teach seniors and at my school they go on internships the last quarter, I end my “teaching” a lot earlier than many other teachers. Although I will now be engaged in back-to-back, hour-long presentations from my students (called their “Senior Defense”), the days of stressing over lesson plans and classroom management are basically over for this academic school year (SAY WHAT?!!!). I am now beginning the process of reflecting on my first year of teaching and trying to look to the future of where I will teach next. I am finishing uploading artifacts for my teacher evaluation and decided to upload some of my End of the Year Student Surveys. I really value my students’ feedback and many have provided legitimate constructive feedback for me to consider next year. Here are some of the highlights from the surveys that I want to remember when I find myself becoming discouraged. The hard work of teaching is always worth it!!
“You are very refreshing to have as a teacher.”
“It was a bit challenging but in a good way. Unlike other classes you really had to work hard or you would get left behind.”
“You really helped me become a more critical thinker. The way you analyze things made me view things differently.”
“Some positive aspects of this class were that you legitimately cared about our success in class and put in your best effort.”
“You are very caring and passionate about teaching. You are very creative and the learning environment is very encouraging!”
“Some advice I can give you about how to be a better teacher is…be more tough, take steroids.”
“I appreciate the push and I’m thankful for that.”
“Thank you for coming in and showing us all you cared about what you were teaching.”
“Change nothing. Although I hate English classes, your dedication and charisma made it fun and it wasn’t so bad being in class.”
And lastly…I even had a high school senior saying “I want to take your class again.” :)
I told my students yesterday that I will not be returning back to teach at NMHS next year due to budget cuts. They responded by showing me love the only way my seniors would: by starting the #TeamMsJ movement, posting these flyers all over the school, and chanting “Team Ms.J!” in our assembly. Gotta love their uncontrollable energy. ❤ #TeamMsJ
@almaajauregui says our dad looked up “Jauregui” on UrbanDictionary.com. This is what he got. Lol @jaureguic @vett87 @tavioj @raquijay007 @rayj510 @lydiamjauregui @nancyjauregui @mchulis5 @ani_mal_ @m_ruiz79 … #Jauregui
Simple, stirring cover by Boston magazine design director Brian Struble using actual running shoes worn in last week’s Boston marathon.
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I ❤ when students find books they like that motivate them to read!! Tweeted the author of a book that my student is reading to thank him. 😊📚
I’m getting really really excited for The Great Gatsby movie!
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