Job Shadow Reflection

Warren Easton High School

Rubric/Exit Sheet
Meekins
Name: Mia
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03/12/201
Date Completed:

Reflection Questions
1. Was the job shadow you completed the same career field you
identified in your career PowerPoint? If you completed the experience
in another field, explain why there was a need to change career fields.
(i.e., I was not able to set up a job shadow experience in my intended
career field
OR After taking a closer look at the field, I found that I was more
interested in).
The job shadowing that I completed was not of the same career field I
identified in my career PowerPoint. In order to job shadow at the crime lab
part of the police station I would have had to complete a month long
program prior. Also, it would have been against their policies to allow me to
view an actual crime scene, lab, or any evidence.
2. As a result of your job shadow experience, are you still planning to
pursue the same career or has the experience led you in a new
direction? Explain.
Although I was not able to job shadow a crime scene investigator, this is still
the field I am interested in pursuing. Job shadowing a Pre-k teacher aided in
my decision not to change fields. Dealing with young children requires a lot
of time, patience, and attention which I will need to fulfill my duties as a
crime scene investigator.

3. During your job shadow, what skills did you observe that are needed to
be proficient at this career?
During my experience, I observed the mandatory skills of being attentive and
patient.

4. What activities and or duties did you like/dislike about the experience?
I liked being able to interact with all of the Pre-k students and learn their
personalities. Each of them was unique and hilarious. Although I was around
the babies the majority of the day, I did get to meet some of the elementary
students. I broke into laughter when I was washing my hands along with a
few of the fourth graders and they found out who I was. One of the little girls
asked what I was doing there and as I was responding I was interrupted by
another student saying, Everybody run! Look its Mrs. Pazon! They then
heard her call out my name and asked how I knew her. As I was walking off I
said, Shes my aunt. and they all ran to class screaming Mrs. Pazon sent
her niece to spy on us! Were all in trouble!
5. Do you see yourself doing this job for the duration of your working
career? (i.e., 15 to 20 years in the same field)
I do see myself working in the C.S.I field for the duration of my career
because I chose something I was sure that will hold my interest for quite a
while.
6. Aside from academic preparation in school, what are some other things
that you can do in order to prepare for your intended career field?
To prepare for my intended career I will be attending the program offered by
the police station over the summer. Along with this, I will continue asking
people who work in this field my questions.
7. Is there any important tips and or advice you were given by your
mentor concerning your career field?
My mentor was not able to give me any advice concerning my career field
due to her lack of knowledge as far as being a crime scene investigator.
8. Considering everything you have learned, what is most invaluable
lesson you have learned from your job shadowing experience, and how
will this help you to move forward in your intended career field?
The most important thing I took from my job experience as an early
childhood teacher that will aide me in my career as a crime scene

Job Shadow Reflection

Warren Easton High School
Rubric/Exit Sheet
investigator was being patient. This will help me to precisely complete all of
my tasks at hand without trying to rush and mistakes being made.