Today I had my last CPR class that I had to teach to reach my goal of teaching half of Oakbrook's high school students. It was also my biggest and most classes I have taught in one day, and it was all worth it! In my first class I taught 16 students and I had a AHA instructor come and assist me. The first group of kids I had today they were not rowdy and they payed close attention. I really enjoyed this class the most. In this class a lot of the kids seem excited to learn CPR. It makes me so happy to see how eager they are to learn CPR.
Now the second class, whew! That class I would have to say is the BIGGEST class that I have ever taught. I must add that this class was the rowdiest bunch of boys. Although they could be disruptive and joke around they listened to what I and my instructors had to say to them. With the help of Mrs. Gillespie as well. In this class I had 21 students and I cannot believe that I survived. It was a really fun and interactive class though. I had two instructors helping with this class because of the size.
The last class that I taught was Mr. Burnett's PE class. Those kids were very good listeners and we had no problem at all. They were much like the first class I taught today. The total amount of kids that I taught today is 53! Which then gives me the amount of 106 students that I have taught so far! This reaches my goal! I want to give a Big thank you to Mrs. Gillespie for allowing me to teach all of her P.E. students. She has been a wonderful help to me! She gives the students this little "speech" on how important CPR is and to listen to what I have to say. Mrs. Gillespie you are awesome and thank you so much for allowing me to teach your CPR class and for everything! I would also like to thank the other AHA instructors who have helped me reached my goal and the Spartanburg AHA training center for providing the equipment and materials.
Now since I have reached my goal what to do what to do? I want to offer classes to any other students who were not able to take the class. I also want to be able to teach any of the parents who would be interested in learning basic CPR. I am still planning to teach the Coach's, but Ms. Tewkesburry and I have not set up a date yet due to few coach responses. I think I will ask her if we could add the teachers in as well, I am not sure quiet yet though.
Congratulations Victoria on accomplishing your goal! :) That is so neat! I can definitely relate with you on the stressful experience of teaching rowdy classes, and I can also relate with you and sharing the joy of teaching! :D I hope to learn CPR soon, and I am glad to hear you are continuing the classes! Congratulations again!
ReplyDeleteGood Job! You have been teaching alot so you are now seeing that it is difficult. Maybe you are even learning your own style of teaching that is easy for you and that helps you to be able to relate to the students.
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed with your accomplishment Victoria!! Your name says it all- Victory! ahhhh!!!
ReplyDeleteI do like your idea of offering CPR and AED classes during Spring Intensive. I hope that can be arranged. Have you spoken with Mrs. Seay about it? I know you emailed her but you might want to follow that up to be sure she doesn't forget!
Thank you very much Nicole! I know I just love teaching the kids, but its a challenge teaching the rowdy ones. Do not worry you will be able to learn CPR! Thank you again Nicole!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nick! Yes teaching is difficult, but very fun and rewarding! I have also developed my own style of teaching the CPR classes. I have become more comfortable teaching. Thank you again Nick!
Thank you Mrs. Zion! =) I have not yet found the time to talk with Mrs. Seay, but I do plan to talk to her this week! Yes ma'am I will. Thank you again Mrs. Zion!