Ms. Harris’ Study
Teaching experience

Five placements, four years of classrooms

Through FSU’s combined program, I completed five clinical placements across four Florida elementary schools between 2022 and 2026, moving from early field experience to full-day teaching responsibility. Each one is listed here, most recent first.

  1. Jan 2026 – May 2026

    Astoria Park Elementary 4th Grade Title 1

    Student Intern · Tallahassee, FL · Class of 25 students, including English learners and students with IEP accommodations

    • Planned and delivered standards-aligned lessons across core subjects, building to full-day teaching responsibility.
    • Administered DIBELS and informal reading inventories, and co-developed data-based instructional plans for striving readers and English learners.
    • Led differentiated reading and math small groups for students above, at, and below grade level, using formative checks to adjust pacing and reteach.
    • Maintained consistent routines and positive behavior supports to keep the classroom focused and respectful.

  2. Aug 2025 – Dec 2025

    Cornerstone Elementary 3rd Grade

    Student Intern · Tallahassee, FL

    • Designed and taught a three-lesson word analysis small-group sequence, differentiating phonics for mixed-level readers including an English learner.
    • Co-taught and independently led lessons, building daily routines and clear expectations with students.
    • Supported guided reading and hands-on math instruction, adapting activities for different reading and skill levels.
    • Collaborated with the mentor teacher on assessment, grading, and tracking student progress.

  3. Jan 2025 – May 2025

    W.T. Moore Elementary 3rd Grade

    Student Intern · Tallahassee, FL · Second of two placements at this school

    • Supported 3rd grade reading and math instruction and helped prepare students for grade-level assessments.
    • Planned and led small-group reading and word-work lessons, giving feedback and redirection to keep every student engaged.
    • Returned to the same school for back-to-back semesters, adapting instruction and management style from Kindergarten to 3rd grade.
    “Prepared, encouraging, provided constructive feedback and redirection to support student understanding.” Cooperating teacher · observed reading lesson · Feb 2025

  4. Aug 2024 – Dec 2024

    W.T. Moore Elementary Kindergarten

    Student Intern · Tallahassee, FL · First of two placements at this school

    • Built foundational literacy and numeracy routines with Kindergarten students, from letter and sound work to early number sense.
    • Led centers and small groups, managed transitions, and reinforced classroom expectations for young learners.

  5. Aug 2022 – Dec 2022

    Hillcrest Elementary Kindergarten

    Student Intern · Tallahassee, FL · Early field placement

    • Assisted with instruction, centers, and daily routines in a Kindergarten classroom.
    • Supported students one-on-one and in small groups while learning classroom management and lesson delivery firsthand.

Beyond the classroom

Alongside my degree, I spent six years in customer-facing and shift-lead roles in busy restaurants and hotels. Teaching and hospitality ask for a lot of the same things: reading a room quickly, staying calm when everything happens at once, communicating clearly, and treating every person in front of you with patience and respect. I bring all of that with me.

See the work itself

Lesson sequences, assessment plans, and classroom management systems from these placements live in the portfolio.

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