last year I was an instructor in an afterschool program and it was my first time handing a large number of students. It made me realize the importance of class routines and student management as well as multitasking. When I had an opportunity to serve as a substitute one day at Superstars Literacy I learned a great deal about class management. Thus the next time I have a large class I plan to have an opening/closing circle, a talking object for students to answer questions, having students line up prior to class only allowing those who are ready to enter and certain stopping points for the line when they are outside. Additionally, I plan to have 5 minute transitions to go from one activity to the next

last year I was an afterschool program instructor managing 16 students. It made me more aware of the importance of having a class routine and student management techniques in place. When I had the opportunity to serve as a substitute at Superstars Literacy I gained many good tips on class management. Next time I have my own class I want to have opening/closing circle, talking tools, a line order, allowing students in the class only when they're ready to learn, a seating arrangement, class rules set up prior to starting class. Last year I was working in a tutoring center that emphasized high level math which I found I couldn't do. I would review the topics on my own time using the web and now I am tutoring 6th graders in math and we both listen to math videos together so we can both gain a good understanding of the topic and I also find myself remembering the concepts from last year and teaching the students shortcuts