Hello everyone, my name is Kirsley Ryfkogel and I am currently an Intervention Specialist at Castle Park Middle School. Prior to starting this new job, I was a substitute teacher for 2 1/2 years (Elementary, Middle and High School). I graduated from CSUSM with a BA in Human Development in 2011 and soon after I applied to the teaching program. Half way through I realized that teaching wasn't necessarily what I wanted to do right away so I stopped and decided to go ahead and get my MA in School Counseling. I graduated in May of 2013 and then decided to continue my teaching credential. This is my last course before I start my Student Teaching.
I decided to become a teacher for the reason that in order to be a Counselor or at least be considered for a Counseling position, I need to have some years of teaching experience. I chose to be a science teacher because I have always had a passion for science. To me it is simple and amazing to research and have new findings.
I don't think my personality will affect my relationship with my students. I am very patient, regardless of the situation that I may find myself in. I have always believed that a teacher must be willing to listen to her students at all times, even when things are getting out of hand. I am also very strict when I need to be, but in moderation. I have learned that if I try and be super strict with my students, they don't take me seriously. So I balance myself a lot when it comes to classroom management.
