My original love is software engineering...creating an intricate puzzle over time and then trying to solve it, is an amazing adventure. My incredible, doting husband is my second love. Luckily, my first love led me to my second. Then our fourth son was born with a brain difference. Seven years into engineering, I quit and went back to school to pursue a degree in special education. I believe that I have done an exceptional job teaching children with various disabilities and wish that I could do it forever. However, carrying a child of 55 pounds, who does not hold on, has destroyed my spine and after spine surgery, I have looked to positions outside the classroom that will allow me to make the most difference in children with low-incidence disabilities. When I am no longer able to teach in my classroom, this master's degree will help me obtain a position to help other teachers who teach the type of class I currently teach. Who knew I could combine my love of computers and my love of education? I am SO excited to be in my first class in this amazing degree! Oh, goodness, social skills never were easy for me. My name is Christi Abramsky. My students call me "Mrs. A" and most of my co-workers simply call me, "A". I am thrilled to be here learning with you and look forward to this semester!
Christi Abramsky
I understand completely where you are coming from when you talk about your classroom having to be a student centered classroom. I teach science and my classes are full of multi-level students who learn in different ways and at different speeds/levels. I do my very best to present the content in multiple formats so that I am able to help all of my students build their understanding of the content. I love it when one of my struggling students finally gets a concept or I start a concept that they know a lot about because seeing them be successful is so rewarding.
ReplyDeleteI am constantly assessing my students as well to check for understanding of the concepts I am teaching so that I can provide all the support I possible am able to so that are successful in my class.