Beginning Reflection:

Professional attributes are important for teachers to be effective and successful in their teaching career. There are many different professional attributes, some of which I am very strong at and others that I need to work on. I can demonstrate responsibility, cooperation, enthusiasm, organization, and creativity. I enjoy organizing materials and supplies because it makes life much easier when I can locate what I need. I also love to be creative and come up with new ideas and ways to do things.

However, I know that there are also some areas that I need to work on. I think the professional attribute that will be the most difficult for me is patience. I am not always the most patient person in the world and sometimes I like to finish a task as fast as I possibly can. I like things that are fast paced. I like to do something and get it done, of course making it look good as well. I do not like to sit and take my time to finish something because I always have something else that needs to be done afterwards. I need to work on being patient with others who may operate at a different pace than I do. I will learn to wait and slow down when teaching a lesson or working on an activity or project with others.

I also need to improve my technology skills. I know basic technology skills, but when it comes to all of the new smart boards, nooks, etc, I am clueless. I would also like to improve on the attribute initiative. I do not always show initiative in doing activities because I don't want to invade someone else's classroom. I know when I have my own classroom and my own teaching position, I will do much better when it comes to taking intiative. However, I will continue to do my best at improving these professional attributes this semester. These are some of the goals that I have this semester. I would like to polish and master the professional attributes so that I can succeed and be the best teacher I could possibly be.

I am looking forward to this semester and all that I will learn! I am very excited to have the opportunity to be teaching and learning first hand in the schools.