My name is Alexandra Martinez; coming to you from Nevada. I completed my student teaching in Northern Virginia, and absolutely loved my experience there. I am in the last eight weeks of my masters program in Teaching and Learning: Leadership. I am so grateful for the opportunity to continue my education, and implement that which I have learned in this program, into my classroom and school. I would like to continue to stay in the classroom, and possibly teach entry level education courses at a community college. I would be open to a role in administration down the line, but for now, I love being in the classroom with my students.
This is my fourth year teaching; I am a Freshman and Junior English teacher at our school districts largest high school (we serve just under 2,400 students). Teaching can, at times, be a daunting occupation. Teachers and administrators wear so many hats, and are responsible for the well-being of students, that sometimes I feel overwhelmed. Once scripture that applies to my life now is Joshua 1:9, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go (New International Version).” I love this scripture because i believe if we put in all of our effort, and be faithful, the Lord will take care of the rest.
In my free time, I love to sing and listen to music. I have a personal preference for Broadway, and singing. I also participate in gymnastics about three times a week. It is my stress relief, so I often prioritize time for it. Without having kids yet, I am able to do that. One thing that I failed to mention while filming my discussion is what I hope to get out of this class. I am not a technological savvy person. I hope to learn about various resources that can make the learning process easier for my students, and the teaching process more productive for me. I hope to be able to have the means to face any technological barrier I may face without having the knowledge that I am excited to gain from this course.
