Reflection #1: Introduction

My name is Corey Murphy and I am teaching 12th grade Algebra 3. My current placement for student teaching is Central high school. The place that I want to teach at upon graduation is Lake View high school, it is the school that I graduated from; in reality though I would be happy to teach anywhere in San Angelo. Teachers have many responsibilities, the top three roles that I believe teachers to have are to be a role model, to provide the students with an optimal learning environment, and to simply be there for the students. A teacher being a positive role model is to teach the students through example, the proper way to behave, such as being respectful to their peers and teachers. The optimal learning environment is one that is safe and has the tools and atmosphere for successful learning. This is the biggest role and responsibility bestowed upon all teachers. A teacher needs to do whatever it takes to create a positive learning environment, from removing negative factors such as disruptive students, to do everything within their power to make sure that the material in the classroom is of an adequate level to be of use to the students. A teacher should have the role of being a source for the student to consult. This is a tricky role to carry out because there are rules and guidelines to follow. A teacher is ok to tell a student to let them know whenever something is bothering the student, but the teacher needs to be careful not to let this spiral out of control. A teacher whenever they are presented with a situation outside of their control must follow the appropriate procedure to insure that the student with the problem is taken to someone who can help. Being a teacher means having many responsibilities and roles. Some may seem more important than others, but all should be taken serious and attempted to be carried out with all the abilities and powers a teacher possesses. A teachers ultimate responsibility is to not to make a student succeed, but rather reveal to the student they themselves have the ability to succeed., with all that is missing is the desire