First year on the Job

The NESS program has assisted me in many ways during my first year as an Elementary educator. Fortunately, I was paired up with a wonderful Instructional Coach whom assisted me in understanding the curriculum, the structure of the school, how to properly create lesson plans and report cards and an infinite number of other things that teachers need to know and be able to do.

One thing that particularly stood out in my mind was the week of planning that we receive before the pre-planning week. All the new teachers attended an orientation. We received insights and information about being a Broward County School teacher working at Hallandale Elementary. In addition, we received all the prerequisite forms that Hallandale Elementary required their new teachers to complete. Afterward, we reviewed the school policies and procedures and even took a tour of the school grounds. In addition, we were fortunate enough to meet the school’s Principal and Assistant Principal, whom were able to answer any questions and concerns we had. Finally, we received a critical lecture on classroom management that we all enjoyed and found extremely helpful.

I feel very fortunate to be a part of a school that offers so many valuable resources to new educators, like me. The support form the NESS program continues to help us as we continue to learn.

Source: Virginia Zazquez, Hallandale Elementary