Example Of A Personal Observation

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Based from the interactions that I have with families and the receptions that I received, I believe that I have a solid and genuine relationship with the families to whom I interact with. For example, I have received countless compliments from parents in regards to my positive impression on their children. With that being said, there has been scenarios to which families would stay a while to make conversation about the day I have and vice versa, how their child was and if they had a “shining moment” to topics about sports and other curricular activities.

I have not been an active participant with family events, but I strive to become more engaged in the events that the YMCA has like the “Walk for strong kids” that happens during the spring
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While I have not done a lot of documentation; the documentation that I’ve done have been clear and concise. I had the privilege of being accessed on my program during my week at St. Leonard Catholic School and I received nothing, but great compliments. I was told that I had a lot of diversity in relation to the different types of the experiences that were on the tables that all linked to their interest for that week, the children were engaged and enjoyed what was prepared for them, and my transitioning methods were fluid and positive comments about my performance as a supply educator at their …show more content…
My attire is both modern, comfortable and relevant. In relation in staff meetings; I haven’t missed the ones that I have been notified to attend and at those meetings I am an active participant that engages and consistently ask questions, comments and concerns to show that I am listening to the information to what the speaker is saying. From the conversations that I had with Lynn, she has complimented me on numerous occasions on my positive interaction that I have with her and my colleagues as well. While I am not an active participant for strong kids, I am well aware of the campaign and the purpose that is has in building stronger communities by providing and fundraising an endless amount of resources for the well-being of children and their

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