Booms and Blooms by English Team Leader Academics https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549 School Year 2021-2022 has marked us in many different ways. Without us making time to reflect and search for its deeper lesson/ message, it might pass us by without learning and celebrating what we have become because of it. It takes a certain lens to make sense of an experience or an event. There are numerous behind the scenes/ processes which are invisible to other’s eyes. What we see and celebrate are successful activities, highlights and achievements but we usually forget the victories behind the struggles and failures that make us who we are now. What were the “booms” that made you “bloom”? Reflection Stem: Through my / Because of __________________ (ex. specific challenges/ struggles, failures/ victories), I have become ________________ (ex. a team that is more sensitive to the state of the other, more serviceable). (Booms and Blooms) en-us 2022-06-13 03:07:55 UTC 2026-01-11 10:21:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f331.png Through my experience of being moved to yet another level, I have become more adaptive and resilient to changes. https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2220089411 2022-06-14 00:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2220089411 Through my proby 1 journey full of major adjustments and overwhelming situations all throughout the school year, I have become a teacher and a person who learned when to pause for a while to let myself breathe, this year also reminded me that I'm capable of doing things beyond what I expected of myself. mgcancla https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2220100569 2022-06-14 00:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2220100569 Through my stressful experiences (catching up with checkables and giving feedback, creating UP and materials on time, following up with students, etc), I was able to grow as a person and as a teacher. I learned to be more patient and loving (and firm if needed). I learned to be more kind to myself as well. :) sfyu https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2220103048 2022-06-14 00:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2220103048 Gina M. Estacio rmestacio https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2220130229 The second year of teaching online made me more comfortable compared to the last SY. Of course, I still need to learn more especially in technology and I thank my partner for that. I was very tired due to students being unable to get the lessons because they do not focus even though it's all explained, reminded, and modeled to them. They need more exercises to strengthen their skills to prepare them for the next level. When it comes to writing, the students are unable to express themselves fully due to a lack of experience. I have become more aware of my student's needs and I was able to understand them. I even made action research on "How I can make my instructions clear". Every student has different needs that I need to fulfill one way or another. ]]> 2022-06-14 01:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2220130229 rvgimpaya https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2220218938 Because of my PROBY1 and 2 downfalls and mishaps, it shaped how my PROBY3 year in the context of content and pedagogy. This year made me focus on what content will be strategically presented, and how will it be taught to the students. I think this year made me improve on  devising ways and methods on how to execute the skill to the kids.

In retrospect, I also have become more "loose" when teaching -- lesser worries and anxieties in conducting classes and I became more relaxed in presenting myself as a teacher to the girls.

Although in all honesty, it was not a perfect run, both for the subject team and level team. A lot of dips along the way, but I think this will push me to focus on how I will fare in the next year.]]> 2022-06-14 02:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2220218938 rjvnitura https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2220366133 Through my struggles with self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy, I have become a bit more forgiving of myself and others. 

This year was extremely difficult because of the expectations I set for myself and the perceived expectations I thought others had on me. I wanted to give my all 100% of the time, and that led me to really push myself too hard. I realized that I can't give anything at all if I have emptied myself thoroughly, so I learned to give myself space to breathe and make mistakes. I also started becoming kinder to myself and forgiving myself for not being able to meet my own expectations. This eventually radiated outward and manifested as being understanding and kind towards others as well. I hope I can continue balancing what I do for others and for myself so that I won't end up emptying myself again.]]> 2022-06-14 05:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2220366133 rosefrancis1004 https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2220512055 Yey! I made it! 
I never thought that this SY would plaster a smile on my face knowing that it was still done online. I set an expectation on myself, higher than what I had last year especially after listening to the feedback coming from the TL and from the students. Following my comfortable pacing and asking assistance when I needed it, helped me achieve better outputs, plans, materials, and strategies  this year. 

Truly, I realized that I am not too old to learn new things and to adjust to the demands of the current times. It's true, navigating this SY was still not easy, but,with an open heart and mind, I believe that I have bloomed along the way. With the rich experiences (both ups and downs) that I have had, I look forward to a better year ahead.

 ]]> 2022-06-14 08:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2220512055 https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2220687766 Through my struggles of giving immediate feed back on their  assessment was challenging since I handled 5 sections. My day would not be complete if  I do not  return their work later that afternoon or sometimes at night. I thought that I was too hard on myself to always do that but that is how things are. 
This teaching on line was a little bit comfortable since it was just like what we did last year with a minimal  changes. I became persevering in doing the assigned task that I had to accomplish.
This year I did not cry anymore because of the technology part. 

]]> 2022-06-14 11:35:35 UTC https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2220687766 defijo https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2220807611 Because of the challenges of having dual role this school year, I have become more self-aware and compassionate.

I find this school year challenging since I was given 2 roles -- subject teacher and assistant team leader. Handling the same level as last year allowed me to reflect on and refine my practices in the classroom. As the assistant team leader, I became more aware of my teammates' stories of struggles and successes; this in turn helped me become more compassionate to others and myself. ]]> 2022-06-14 13:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2220807611 rgcuello https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2220985821 Through having to balance my graduate school studies, learning to teach a new grade level, and my responsibilities as a Grade 10 class adviser, I have become more humble and more aware of my limitations as a person.

I've always thought that I would be able to handle anything life throws at me, which includes different responsibilities in my work as an AC teacher. However, all the things that I tried to balance and juggle made me realize that I already had too much on my plate. Despite the fact that my mental health had been deeply affected by all the hardships and defeats in my personal battles that I experienced this school year, I am still grateful for these experiences because I believe that they have allowed me to grow in humility and they have opened my eyes to my limitations as a person. Through this, I have learned to gracefully accept defeat or to ask for help when I know that I cannot handle everything on my own anymore. 

No matter which path life takes me next, I know that this is an invaluable lesson that I will carry in my mind and heart for the rest of my life. 


]]> 2022-06-14 16:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2220985821 https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2221216803 Through everyone’s  attitude of helping out,  by listening and being open,  I have become more aware of where people are coming from, trying to understand their story and becoming more open to learn and grow together.


]]> 2022-06-14 21:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2221216803 Because of the heavy challenges I went through in my personal life, I learned how to become stronger, and more responsible both as a mom and as a teacher. https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2221244833 I am known to be a strong person, but this school year has really challenged me to become tougher. I could not imagine feeling the same juggle of mental and emotional baggages again – it was really exhausting and painful. My work drive has depleted because I was so overwhelmed – it was taking time for me to process my feelings. Nonetheless, I am doing the best I could to accomplish my responsibilities as a mom and a teacher. I am still in the process of redeeming myself, both as a person and a teacher, but I know I got tougher, and that I will get through this.]]> 2022-06-14 23:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2221244833 https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2221290494 Because of the many things and responsibilities that I had to juggle in both professional and personal life like team initiative, supervision of instruction, PAASCU, proposals, Tatay getting sick, getting COVD, thyroid scare, etc., I  have become to be more selective of my battles (peace), accepting of my limitations, and am still in the process of forgiving myself and of others (kind). ]]> 2022-06-15 00:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2221290494 https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2221315422 Through my self-love, I have become discerning of what I really want and need. I was able to set a limit between work and other aspect of my life. I get to see the importance of giving what is needed and to prioritize what is essential for my own growth. I learned to accept things that are beyond my control and this humbled me to see things naturally and do not take them too seriously and not to dwell on them too much. This helps me to simplify things and avoid conflicts and complexity on any issues. ]]> 2022-06-15 00:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2221315422 acgrade10 https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2221320352 Because of the struggles I had when it came to checking and managing workload, I realized that I had to become more sensitive to myself as well as realistic. As much as I love teaching some units, I know I need to reel myself back in. If there is too much to check or too ambitious a lesson plan, I have a good chance of being overwhelmed. That's why I have to cut down the plan to something more manageable and calm down in terms of checking by knowing that it will take time. Give quality feedback but don't spend too much time on one student's work. You can't give your 100% all the time. Save some energy and effort for yourself. Sometimes, you can't help everybody.]]> 2022-06-15 00:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/englishtl/81lhw73dz1x05549/wish/2221320352