During my time in Costa Rica I am excited that I will be part of a first and second grade classroom. I was really thrilled to be a part of these two grade levels because I have not yet experienced first or second grade yet.
Like I said in my introduction I am currently in fifth grade and am really enjoying the students I am interacting with. Last year during my internship I was a part of a kindergarten class which I also really liked. I have always really enjoyed working with children over the past few years. My first part time job was teaching swimming lessons at the YMCA. After that I have been a nanny for two different families over the past years.
I always knew that I wanted to work with children when I was older, and figured that teaching would be a great way to do that. I think that this experience will help me become a better teacher in many different ways. I will be able to learn about other cultures, learning styles, and teaching practices during this time. It will also be a good experience for me to put myself in a situation outside of my comfort zone, while still teaching.