About two weeks ago, 1/16/13,
to be exact I started working with first and fourth grade students in after
school programs at elementary schools in Sanford and Casselberry. Going back to
Casselberry, which I did last week, was very exciting because that is where I completed
my second internship for my undergrad degree. Both schools are Title 1
(low-income schools), so I was extremely excited to volunteer at these schools
and share my new knowledge with the students. I had never been to Sanford
before, but I was ready for a new experience. First I worked with the first
grade students, assessing them individually and later worked with the fourth
graders as a group.
When I walked into the school
in Sanford it was a bit chaotic at first; I had no idea who I was suppose to
speak to or when she wanted me to start my assessing. All eyes were on me! The
lost volunteer in the front of the building, but after about 5 minutes I
finally found the person I was looking for. She gave me all my material and I
began to work with my first-first grade students. After I completed my first
assignment, I stopped, took a deep breath, and was glad I was there to work
with the students. In the next couple of weeks I will be working with the first and fourth graders as reading buddies, so I will have a lot more to share! Although it was a bit overwhelming at first, I am excited to
be working with these schools for the next couple of months and keeping you up
to date throughout the process!
-Jasmin
I'm interested to hear more. What's the population in Sanford and Casselberry? Are they Urban schools? I'm not familiar with them. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi Nick,
ReplyDeleteBoth these schools are Title 1 schools, with almost half (if not more) of the school population on free and reduced lunch.