Growth

I am originally not from Regina I am from a small town named Whitewood. I moved to Regina at the start of July this year. It was hard to adjust to the atmosphere of the city, but I had no choice but to get used to it because I finally got an opportunity to pursue my dream and I wasn't messing it up. I got a part time job in the summer and my first day was scary I was surrounded by people I didn't know, but as time went on every time I go to work now I feel like I'm with my second family, I still continue to work my part-time job throughout my time at university.  I still remember my first day of university I was terrified! I wasn't used to all the people and getting to and from buildings on time. Half-way through my first day I knew that the only way I'm going to get through my time here and enjoy it is to socialize with people. So that's what I did! and by the time I got home that day I had met about 6 people. I remember being so proud of myself for being Sabrina Shackleton, not oh this is my friend Sabrina Shackleton in a friend group like it was in high school. I was my own person and it was my time to spread my wings and explore what life had to offer me.

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During my field experience I really noticed a change in myself I remember on the first day I was scared stop go up to the kids and introduce myself because these kids were Grade 7/8 their terrifying. As time went on I became more comfortable with the students and they became more comfortable with me. Also I have noticed that during my last day of field I put up my hand to share my answer, and in high school I would have never dared to raise my hand to share my answer or thoughts. I really came out of my shell during field experience and it may not be noticeable to other but I myself noticed the change.

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I also spend an hour of my Thursday mornings with a young boy at Jack MacKenzie School. When I was offered this opportunity to volunteer I was hesitant, because I had never done anything like that before, but I knew that in doing this, it would help me in my future. So I accepted the opportunity, and yes some days weren't as good as others, but at the end of the day sometimes the bad days make you a better teacher. During this experience I learned a lot about patience and how important it is to have in becoming a teacher. In doing this volunteer work I realized that I want to gain more knowledge about kids with cognitive, and motor disabilities and how to include them in my classroom as much as possible. So I made a career change I applied to transfer to secondary education in the Winter 2019 semester majoring in Social Studies and minoring in Inclusive Education.

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My overall growth within this semester has been very exciting for me! I have become apart of a workplace family. I have become more comfortable with saying "I'm a teacher not a student" then I ever have before. I have become more patient and willing to try new things. I have also come to realize that it's good to do things out of my comfort zone because it has helped me become more of who i am and who I want to be. I want to be an amazing teacher, and make a difference in children's lives and I know I can fulfill my dream because I am determined too.

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