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OHIO VICS
Ohio VICS
Special Education
B.Love
Excited to be a positive and flexible coach ready to tackle of the hurdles we face as teachers in a unique and creative hands on way in the spirit of specialized education.Elementary
Why Coaching is Important to Me
Coaching builds a sense of community and responsibility within our profession. Developing relationships with New Teachers provides an enriching experience where camaraderie develops into concrete accomplishments. Accomplishments such as a successful intervention, effective assessments, or the design of a new unique lesson plan reward both Coach and Teacher. I find so much value in these relationships. It gives me a sense of responsibility for my profession and a way to give back all that I have gained from years on the job.
My Approach to Motivation
As an Instructional Coach, motivation is an important component to the relationship with each New Teacher. It is important to meet New Teachers where they are at and respect their background and engagement. I find it valuable to acknowledge motivation and engagement explicitly in a supportive way. New Teachers know when they are suffering from low engagement, and are often looking for a buoy. By offering support to be shaped by the New Teacher, with some guidance, the relationship only grows. Momentum can then take hold and create a string of accomplishments fostering a positive working relationship.
Ohio VICS
Elementary Education
J.Stormer
_Science/Math
Why Coaching is Important to Me
Coaching is important to me for a couple of reasons. One, I was lucky enough to have a mentor/coach who helped me to navigate through the first several years of my career. I know that she helped to shape me into the educator that I am today. I would love to give back and contribute even half of what my mentor did for me. Secondly, I think in education it is important to network with other educators at all levels. While veteran teachers can give advice and insight based on their years of experience, novice teachers come with enthusiasm and knowledge of some of the newest pedagogy just having finished their education. This relationship can be a benefit to both parties and I know that is the case with mentoring.
My Approach to Motivation
I think it is important to get to know each individual mentor in order to devise a strategy for motivation. Personalities, stress levels, and where they are in their walk of life in general can all impact how mentees' want to be and need to be mentored. In general, I believe in building relationships with mentees in order to better get to know their preferences and needs for finding motivation. In general, I would say I approach motivation by being relational, listening to their needs, and being someone they can feel comfortable confiding in.