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TOPIC 1 INTERNSHIP REFLECTION

Topic 1 Internship Reflection

Juana Melvin

Grand Canyon University: EAD 519

August 26, 2020

Dr. Karin Johnson

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Topic 1 Internship Reflection

Relationship with Principal Mentor

I feel that I have been very proactive in building a positive relationship with my mentor.

Originally we created a schedule for each day, but days never went as planned and there were

several interruptions. So instead, she lets me be a part of whatever is happening at the school.

She allows me to be her sidekick and I get exposed to different situations throughout the day.

Even though we are not coworkers, she treats me like one. I thank God for her spirit. She is very

busy but finds time to make sure I complete my field experience.

Significant Leadership Experience & Connection to ELCC Standards

The first week of my internship, I was part of a special education meeting over Zoom.

The meeting involved the sixth grade team, the special education teacher and my mentor. This

meeting took place because a parent noticed her son was struggling with online learning. Since

the parents spoke Spanish, I was there to translate for the principal and teachers. The special

education meeting connects with ELCC standard five. I also had the opportunity to assist the

disciplinary administrator on how to create a Zoom meeting as well as how to navigate through

the different options on Zoom. This process connects with the ELCC standard three. My mentor

also allowed me to participate in a meeting with all the principals on campus to discuss

comments and grades left on the progress reports. The administrator meeting is aligned to ELCC

standard four.

Focus and Application

The second week I will be focusing on creating and building relationships with the staff.

The teachers are still settling into a new building and some need help setting up their classroom.

I will be assisting them with whatever they need. I will also be observing online classrooms via
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Zoom. This is what we have planned, but there might be an emergency and she may place me

somewhere else. Very exhausting, but exciting at the same time.