Domain 2 Personal Development
2:00 p.m.
Elaboration:
Over the course of the semester, I have formed a great relationship with many of my students. I love to be with them and really appreciate them as individuals. Sometimes they frustrate me, but I still enjoy them immensely. One of my students came up to me today and said, " I was sorry that I had my head down in math class today. I was embarrassed because I was crying. I know that you aren't teaching it any more and you are going to leave and I was really sad."

Analysis:
I know I will probably address this again when I am processing through leaving this place. It's hard to know that many of the students won't be getting as much attention once I leave. It's so much easier to help and meet student needs when there are more teachers around. This particular students has told be several times that she wishes I was her mom. I'm not ready to be a mother, but I've realized that some parents aren't much older than I am. Some parents are working very hard and don't have much time to spend with their children. These children just want someone to care and someone to believe in them. I want to let the children in my class know that even though I'm leaving, I believe in them and care so much about them.