Literacy Coach Reflection

When I think about a fantastic literacy coach, I think of several different strengths that they hold. I feel that they should be able to support teachers of all grade levels. They would be required to help teachers reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses, provide them with feedback and resources, observe their teaching, and demonstrate lessons. I also believe that they should be very knowledgeable in the content and background in the reading and writing process. It is important that they understand the curriculum, intervention process, and instructional strategies that they are instructing others to do. I also feel that they should be comfortable in varying modes of instruction and helping with decisions while providing feedback and guidance. Lastly, I think it is most important to help create trusting relationships with the teachers in the building and creating a learning community that is safe, fun, and encouraging.
During my time acting as literacy coach, I helped with a first year teacher on my Kindergarten team. I helped her with classroom management, grouping for small groups, RTI, testing, teaching strategies, and organization. Acting as her literacy coach made me feel a much closer connection to her and I honestly felt like I helped her in a lot of different areas. Throughout the process I did well in some areas
Again, I feel that the biggest struggle was trying to balance my actual job and trying to carry the load of another job role. I also think it would be greatly beneficial to take the summer organization course prior to this course. I hear that it gives a lot of tips on how to be a literacy coach and the role that you play. I think with the experience of that class may have given me a better understanding of what exactly I need to do as a literacy coach, especially if there is not one in the building for you to compare