'Twas the week before practicum

‘Twas the week before practicum, I’ve been working hard in class.

Learning different pedagogy, making sure that I pass.

My portfolio is filled with lessons designed with care,

In hopes I can teach next year, no strikes to beware.

My French immersion students are always excited to see me.

They think I look like Tony Stark, a Marvel celebrity!

Sporting a Movember moustache on my face,

It doesn’t look great, I’m just happy I don’t get mace.

Excited to be teaching for six weeks in a row,

I’m working with the other student teachers to put on a Holiday show!

Planning and teaching, teaching and planning,

I’ll be ready to retire like the great Peyton Manning.

I’ve learned quite a bit since I started this year,

In front of the students, I have no more fear.

My plans are more in depth, they have a lot more heft

I think of every scenario, I leave nothing left.

After each lesson, I reflect and I think,

Great feedback from Mrs. Dudley, she supports with a wink.

She’s been an awesome partner, a mentor who cares

Together we work well, a good teaching pair.

Upon this reflection, I have many strengths

I’ll list them below, no matter the length

I’m professional, confident and well prepared

Enthusiastic, taking initiative and within a team all will be shared

I do have some areas I’d still like to improve,

Like variety in my lessons, making their minds move.

Remembering they’re grade 3, they take a bit more time

To produce and to work just before Christmas time.

I’ve set some lofty goals for my upcoming quest,

My practicum focus is being a real teacher, the very best.

To be a professional educator, a curator of minds,

For all my current and future students of all kinds.