1. Job Shadowing Experience April The Future Is Mine

3. Mrs. Hess Elementary School Teacher Bethlehem Center Elementary School 194 Crawford Road Fredericktown, PA 15333 Dear Mrs. Hess: I am currently a student at Bethlehem Center High School; I am in my senior year. And I am considering becoming a teacher, as my future career. My younger sister Mackenzie Little has you in class she adores you. I had suggested to the school that if I can get your permission that you might be willing to let me spend a day observing you so I can learn more about becoming a teacher. I know I am asking quite a bit, but I would be extremely grateful if you allowed me to quietly observe you for a full-day as you go about your usual schedule. If possible, it would be helpful if we also had a short interview toward the end of the shadowing so I could ask you any questions I might have about your career after observing your activities and actions. Thank you so much for considering my request. I really look forward to hearing from you about the job shadowing. If you need to reach me by phone or email even writing a letter, please feel free to call. My phone number is(724-963-8629) or email (xoaprilllxo@aim.com). Thank you for your time and consideration.xoaprilllxo@aim.com Sincerely, April

4. Observations - They were on a schedule, they had morning work such as math problems. Then went into reading and writing. Work Climate - The work Climate was so exciting! I loved every moment of it. I had a smile on my face the whole time. The climate all in all was a warm smiling feeling, just being able to see the children learn. Types of Other jobs observed - Principal, lunch lady, Title 1 Reading Teacher Expectations - PATIENCE!!! Being willing to care for them, protecting them.

5. Yes, I would most definitely be interested in pursuing this career. I love the warm feeling of being around children, and not being able to do anything but smile. Yes, I can see that it may get stressful, but at the end of the day, it’s ALL worth it.

6. What I Enjoyed I enjoyed seeing the children raise their hands and answer the questions. All the children playing at recess (it reminded me of when I was in elementary school). When they all went to the library to pick out a new book and have a book read to them. They were all ears. What I really truly enjoyed was being able to see and experience the teaching. What I Could do without The way that the children have to learn so much these days, I mean science? The continents?

7. What did you learn in general about the work world? It’s serious. It’s the REAL world. You won’t get around by taking the easy way out. Life is not like high school. You pay for EVERYTHING. You take responsibly for your actions and you face the consequences.