Not surprisingly, my first full year of teaching has provided me with many memorable moments. My demonstration lesson, receiving my first teacher's contract, conducting my first lesson (admittedly not the greatest memory as I would need to make a number of adjustments), getting the first complement from a parent, and a number of other firsts were all very unforgettable. However, my fondest memory thus far in my career as a teacher came before I was even called in for an interview. My fondest memory was when I handed in my portfolio to my student teaching seminar professor. It was a very special moment for me because it was a representation of the journey required to become a certified teacher. I had worked long and hard and sacrificed a good deal to get to this point but it was well worth the journey. I had achieved a major life goal that I had set out for myself and it was a really proud moment. I was well aware that my journey had actually only just begun but for a brief moment I felt like I was on top of the world. I will never forget that feeling or that moment.
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