Dress and Electronics
A student asks for your instagram handle. Can you give it to them?
No! Never give a kid any of your social medias. It would be unprofessional.
One of the best things you can do at your internship to make a good impression is...
Take initiative! Offer to help! Talk to kids!
A child tells you something alarming in their personal life and you are concerned. What should you do?
Tell the teacher, and you can also tell Ms. Hennessy
How many days a week are you going to your site?
1 time per week
Learning the names of students (and how to pronounce them) in my class is one way I can show...
empathy, self awareness, communication, social diversity/ awareness
Your friend is texting you asking about that chemistry text during your internship - what do you do?
Phones are off and away! This is a professional setting- you are expected to have phones off.
is 1-1 tutoring allowed within the internships?
Yes in fact it is encouraged! 1-1 tutoring is not only helpful for the children but also the interns.
A teacher gets very upset with you. You feel uncomfortable by this behavior. What do you do?
Tell Ms. Hennessy - it is my job to make sure you are having a positive and safe experience!
When does your internship start and what days do you attend?
Tuesday, March 3rd and Mondays and Tuesdays
Advocating for oneself, showing initiative and sharing concerns with cooperating teacher are examples of
communication, self awareness, collaboration, resiliency,
In addition to my professional outfit, what other item should I be bringing with me?
Student ID
A teacher asks you to run a small group in the hallway. Is this okay?
You betcha!
A teacher suggests that you take care of the class while they go get a coffee. What should you do?
Tell them that you are not allowed to be left alone with a class full of students!
Upon arriving to my site, where should I stop first?
The main office or front desk!
Keeping my phone off and away is an example of
digital literacy, communication, self awareness
What should I wear to my internship?
Intro to Ed shirt or clean, nice shirt
Clothes without holes
Dress like you would for a job interview or babysitting gig!
For your own facilitated lesson you are expected to...
run an activity and have fun!
What are the rules about confidentiality when it comes to your students?
You should not discuss children outside of the classroom EXCEPT if student tells you concerning information- then, you should tell your mentor teacher and/or Ms. Hennessy
More than 3 unexcused absences may result in
dismissal from the program (aka you can get kicked out!)
I am sick and it's 11 pm. I am responsible for driving other people to our internship. I decide to email Ms. Hennessy and the other people even though it's late. This is an example of...
You will be facilitating an activity at the end of your internship. You want to post cute photos of your activity and class on Instagram. Is this ok?
Nope! No photos of kids should be shared with anyone, esp on social media.
The teacher asks you to help prep a lesson and grade papers. Is this okay?
Yes! That is a great activity for you. It shouldn't happen every time but it's a natural component of the internship.
A student asks you to take them to the bathroom. You should...
take them but remain in the hallway
I am sick and it's midnight the night before my internship. What should I do?
Email Ms. Hennessy and your mentor teacher ( their email will be on the placement list on Canvas). You should also let your carpool mates know
Presenting in front of students even though my poster isn't with me and I'm nervous is an example of...
resiliency, adaptability, problem solving (solution mindset)