Personal Leadership Reflection Presentation

Personal Leadership Reflection Presentation

EDL/500 Version 4Personal LeadershipKathleen McGovern

October 14, 2013

Jonna Ledyard

EDL/500 Version 4Personal LeadershipKathleen McGovern

October 14, 2013

Jonna Ledyard

Motivations to be a Teacher LeaderMotivations to be a Teacher Leader

A desire to work with students The want to make a difference Teaching is my “calling” Bring in new ideas for student success The “Ah ha” moments Personal relationships with students, staff, and

parents That teacher that changes a student’s outlook on life Provide resources for parents and students

A desire to work with students The want to make a difference Teaching is my “calling” Bring in new ideas for student success The “Ah ha” moments Personal relationships with students, staff, and

parents That teacher that changes a student’s outlook on life Provide resources for parents and students

Informal Experiences as a Teacher LeaderInformal Experiences as a Teacher Leader

Being an instructional assistant for many years, although we take the initiative and address problems, there is no official authority without going through either a teacher or administrator. Their value comes from experience and practice.

Subbing for a school district, although you play the teacher’s role the lesson plans are already done for you and there is no official authority like regular classroom teachers. Here again any issues must be addressed through higher authority.

Being an instructional assistant for many years, although we take the initiative and address problems, there is no official authority without going through either a teacher or administrator. Their value comes from experience and practice.

Subbing for a school district, although you play the teacher’s role the lesson plans are already done for you and there is no official authority like regular classroom teachers. Here again any issues must be addressed through higher authority.

Formal Experiences as a Teacher LeaderFormal Experiences as a Teacher Leader In my undergraduate classes I was involved in a

Health Fair, where we presented a workshop on ways to make healthy snacks. It was a rotation style presentation and we taught children how to make them and explaining the importance of healthy eating.

I recently was involved in a In School Suspension meeting helping to change the program for the betterment of the students. Our goal is to keep students in the classroom rather than spending days in ISS, missing out during their learning time in class.

In my undergraduate classes I was involved in a Health Fair, where we presented a workshop on ways to make healthy snacks. It was a rotation style presentation and we taught children how to make them and explaining the importance of healthy eating.

I recently was involved in a In School Suspension meeting helping to change the program for the betterment of the students. Our goal is to keep students in the classroom rather than spending days in ISS, missing out during their learning time in class.

My Effective Teacher Leader Characteristics

My Effective Teacher Leader Characteristics

Commitment Strong work ethic Fair to all Flexibility Respect for myself/others Calm Patience

Commitment Strong work ethic Fair to all Flexibility Respect for myself/others Calm Patience

Effective Teacher Leader Characteristic I want to develop

Effective Teacher Leader Characteristic I want to develop

Self-confidence is an important characteristic to have in order to take initiative and not be afraid to stand up to people. I want to be more of a leader than a follower, while both are important I am lacking in this area. Do not want to worry so much about what people think of me, I want to do what I believe is right and be proud of myself.

Self-confidence is an important characteristic to have in order to take initiative and not be afraid to stand up to people. I want to be more of a leader than a follower, while both are important I am lacking in this area. Do not want to worry so much about what people think of me, I want to do what I believe is right and be proud of myself.

Challenges in Becoming a Teacher Leader

Challenges in Becoming a Teacher Leader

Challenges I see for myself is my shyness, which sometimes holds me back from saying really how I feel.

Standing up for what I believe in when others do not agree and standing my ground.

Be more involved with organizations through work and outside of work.

Challenges I see for myself is my shyness, which sometimes holds me back from saying really how I feel.

Standing up for what I believe in when others do not agree and standing my ground.

Be more involved with organizations through work and outside of work.