Response: Something I am learning about myself is that I have a small need for control. I like to be in control of situations and when I am not it makes me anxious and impatient. I want to jump in and take control so that things can go smoothly because I believe I can do whatever needs to be done effectively. While this is sometimes a good thing, it can also be something that hinders me. In certain situations, if there is no control I can step up and take control to try and help a situation. There have been a few times that someone could not get a student to follow directions or make good choices and, in those situations, if I believe I can be of help, I will jump in. A need for control can also be not good. For example, my group of students went on a short fieldtrip walk today and were split up between me and another teacher. The group with the other teacher was having an extremely tough time listening to that teacher. They were making unsafe choices seeing as we were walking on a sidewalk next to busy Main Street. This other group was across the street from us, and I had no way to go over there and get the situation under control. This was not good because it spiked my anxiety watching them not be safe and I was not able to focus on the group I had with me. I have been learning that I must find a balance and be okay with not being able to be in control sometimes. When it is necessary and helpful it is okay but when a situation is already handled, I can stay out. This experience has also helped me realize a few things career-wise. It has helped me solidify my feelings for wanting to work with the elementary population. I prefer this age group because I enjoy spending time with them and having fun with them. They are in an overly critical age for development and are constantly discovering new things about themselves and the world around them. It is not only so cool to watch them make these discoveries but to also be able to help them though it and help