TExES Exam..

Today was the first representative TEXES exam for the month of October. This has been my first one since this semester. I prepared myself by studying and using certify teacher before today. Since there are so many deadlines in a couple of weeks, I have been really frustrated and anxious to pass this test. Not only do I want to pass it so I will be able to student teach, but I feel if I pass it will also make me more qualified. If I can understand and apply everything I learn and study to the test questions, then it will make me an overall smarter person. I had four hours to complete the test and I used three of those hours. The test was pretty much like certify teacher so I was familiar with the different sections. Just like certify teacher, my most struggling areas are Math and Science. These are the main two areas I am always studying because my understanding of the content is not too strong. Today, I just went in to take the test with a positive attitude which is always important. It is not helpful to go in with too many things on your mind. I also took my time and analyzed each question for what they were. Another good strategy I always use is the process of elimination and it helps me with the questions that are very difficult to answer. The overall test takes preparation, practice, and plenty of studying. Taken in consideration all the helpful tips and resources I have been given, I know I will be certified in Generalist EC-6 sooner than later.

 

 

 



If you're an educator or future educator that is in the process of successfully passing your TExES exam, this is an excellent practice resource ... http://certifyteacher.com/

 

 

What Will Next Semester Bring???

This semester is very bittersweet for me. This is my last semester actually walking on campus from class to class. This is my last semester getting to know four or five teachers at once. Next semester if the lord says the same, I will be student teaching. I feel so anxious, yet so overwhelmed. There is so many feelings of happiness, confusion, and even a little fear. My main focus right now is to be accepted to student teach in the spring. That’s the start. The whole process is what is overwhelming to me. I am sad to say I am a huge procrastinator and all of the requirements that our college of Education is requesting is due in less than two weeks. Luckily, I work well under pressure and I believe in myself that I will reach that goal. I know when all that is completed, it will relieve some stress I have. I am ready to enjoy my holidays with my family and friends and come back in the beginning of 2013 with one focus in mind. This is where the happiness and fear comes in place. Honestly, I am so proud of myself for being I arms reach of what I have worked for and dedicated all my time to for these past four years. When you enter college, everything seems so far away but the time well spent is what prepares you for the end of your journey. I am also a little afraid of what is in store for me and this upcoming semester. You hear other people experiences and you do observations yourself, but there is nothing like experiencing your own student teaching situation. My goal is to stay positive, focused, and be willing to learn as much as possible plus more from the opportunity that is presented to me. Now that I am writing, I feel somewhat better. I know what needs to be done and I claim successfully getting through student teaching.

http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/student-teaching.html: This link gives a couple of tips from teachers who were once in the same shoes as a student teacher.

My Professional Goals...

When I hear the word professional, I almost always think of the future, or my future to be exact. Since I am close to graduating, my future is me making the next big step towards my profession. I am a future teacher and I believe that teachers are important to the world. Teachers wear many hats and they are idols to many people. I plan to graduate and leave college as an undergraduate forever in May 2013. College has made me such a responsible, patient, motivated, and smarter person. I appreciate everything college has taught me and ready or not, I know I have to be prepared for the real world. My goal is to become a teacher as soon as I get the blessing to do so. With my degree and certification, I can teach grades Pre kindergarten through sixth grade. Although I prefer to be a first or second grade teacher, I want to have the experience of all levels one day. The most important thing for me is to go somewhere in life. I want to be a well rounded teacher and reach students in every context. My goal is to stay positive and keep the love and importance of education always present in the classroom. During this time, I just plan to be happy in my professional and personal life. I want to be financially stable and be content with my lifestyle. Eventually, I want to further my profession and receive my Master's degree in counseling.I want to become a counselor at the elementary level of course, but my dream is to become a middle school or high school counselor one day. I have already done a little research on a graduate school program at Texas Southern University.  At the end of the day, I want to be successful in my profession.

-   "If my best is better than yesterday, I have achieved something."

Here's a link to the Graduate Programs at Texas Southern University  --->>

http://www.tsu.edu/academics/colleges__schools/The_Graduate_School/Degree_Listing/default.php