All About MeBy: Caitlin Rink

Background Information

Name: Caitlin Marguerite RinkOr Ms. Rink to you boys and girls.

Born: August 7, 1989I am 21 years old.

Major: Elementary Education(Special Education Endorsement)

Attended Plainfield Schools K-12Except for the second grade, I lived in Utah during that time.

Received an Associates Degree from Joliet Junior College before transferring to USF

This is what I looked like when I was in the 1st grade like you are now!

This picture is on the floor at the United Center where the Chicago

Bulls play.

Personal InformationHobbies: Going to the movies, volleyball, playing with my two year old niece ChloeThings I am Good At: Scrabble, Gin (card game), Seek & Find GamesFavorite Subject: Social StudiesOther: I am allergic to kumquat.

Kumquat is a fruit!

This is Chloe as a baby. -----

Teaching ExperienceBefore I came to Farragut, I worked with other students. I completed forty five observation hours for JJC. This counted as my Beginning Field Experience. Do any of you know where Plainfield is? Most of the students I worked with lived in Plainfield.I spent most of my time in a 5th grade classroom.I also helped students with special needs prepare for jobs after high school.

Classroom ExpectationsThe purpose of me being here is:

So that I can learn from your teacher Ms. Kalicki, and from you, the students in her classroom.It gives me a chance to practice teaching. You boys and girls are going to help me be able to teach the next class of first graders.

My goals are:1. To understand how you guys work.2. Be able to help you learn as a community.3. Find out what works best for me as a teacher.

Classroom ExpectationsMy Plan and My Expectations:

I plan to help all of you learn, I will always be willing to help you.I plan to learn from you, you will all be helping me become a better teacher.I expect everyone in this room to respect their peers and respect me. I will do the same.I expect that this Spring we will have a lot of fun while learning!

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