Internship

Presentation

By: Yamile Torres

Internship #1: Audubon k-8
Who:
Ms. Sanchez (3rd & 4th grade)

When:
Come In: 8:30am - 10:30am

Get Out: 1:30pm - 2:00 pm

Where:
Room B2
About Audubon/ Purpose:
Most of their children reside in the Lomita Village area.

The neighborhood is composed of:

older, single family houses

Enrollment and ethnic distribution who have remained stable over the last 11 years.

Mission/Purpose:

Our school community collectively addresses the needs of the whole child and takes an active role in
student learning. We work together to provide a child centered, developmentally appropriate, safe,
secure and supportive learning environment. Students are encouraged to become lifelong learners
and empowered to acquire strategies to become critical thinkers and problem solvers.
My Mentor
Mentor: Ms. Sanchez

About:

Teaching at Audubon for 14 years

Taught first grade (11 years), third grade ( 2 years), fourth grade for the very first time.

She is the only teacher in the school who is teaching the very first combo class (3rd & 4th)

Received a Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies from Cal State San Marcos and a Masters Degree in
Curriculum and Instruction from San Diego State University.

Mission/Purpose for her students:

I encourage my students to take pride in themselves and their learning by providing the most
enriching and positive environment possible. I invite you (Parents/ Guardians) to partner with
My Project: Goals

Wanted to involve project - based learning

Wanted them to be engaged and grow

Wanted them to work together and support

one and other

Combine both 3rd and 4th graders, in order

for the 3rd graders to be challenged while
the 4th graders can communicate by
helping or motivating their peers.

Have the kids be proud of their work and

having a clear understanding of their topic.
 My Project: Description

We will pair the groups up with even amounts of 3rd and 4th graders, then I will assign the groups with a
tribe. They would have to learn the different types of american indians, environments/living conditions
theyre in, their wealth and trading system, their cultures, and comparing and contrasting between all the
tribes. We decided to use the information in textbooks about native americans as a resource for the kids
and have them answer questions in relations to their tribe. While I read and summarized it so i can be able to
teach the students when needed, in a pace they all can follow with while being confident on what im
teaching about. When we all have a good understanding about this topic, we can jump right into the creative
part of the project. Since they already have a brief understanding of all the tribes, they can look back at their
notes and grab important facts or information about their assigns tribe. Every group will each create a visual
of "The Life of an American Indian including environments/living conditions theyre in, their wealth and
trading system, and their cultures . Lastly, together as a group will do a gallery walk/ presentation and see all
the different ways the indians lived their lives.
Photo Essay: In the life of a teacher
Photo 1

I selected this photo because it proves that my

mentor was keeping her word. This shows how
much shes dedicating her time for her
students to grow and expand their knowledge.

I encourage my students to take pride in

themselves and their learning by providing the
most enriching and positive environment
possible. - Ms, Sanchez
This photo was taken during a reading lesson which
Ms. Sanchez is handing out worksheets.
Photo Essay:
Photo 2

I selected this picture because I

was happy with the way their
project came out, and how much
time and effort they put on it. This
made me realize how important
project based learn is.

This is a picture of our finished project.

 Photo Essay:
Photo 3

I selected this picture because

displaying kids work make them feel
good about themselves and it
motivates them to continue working
hard and being proud.

This is a picture of the students well done work.

Final Thoughts
Thoughts:

Take advantage of this experience, because many people at our age dont get the
opportunity
Throughout internship, find out if this profession is something you want to continue in the
future

Going back to school:

Use the skills and applications that were learned during internship
Manage my time, be productive, and stay organized

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME (: