My school placement is at a public primary school in Villa de Vallecas. The age range is from infantil (3 years of age) to 6th grade (usually about 12 years of age). From what I have learned from friends and the teachers I work with, Loyola de Palacio is a fairly large school and in a relatively impoverished area. This means that the students are coming from a background/home life that may have an effect on their school work. Their home lives may also effect the way they show up to class. I feel lucky to work there because I get to work with five other auxiliars, and I like the teachers I get to work with. In addition, our bilingual coordinator does a great job working with each of us and tried to make schedules based on our preferences of scheduling.
I work primarily with 5th grade classes. The four different 5th grade classes I work with cover three different subjects: English, Natural Science, and Physical Education. I enjoy this age because I am able to build relationships with the students in a more mature manner and get to know them in various ways (depending on their level of English) as they are able to get to know me as well.
Brooklynne in Madrid 