Job shadow reflection essay

I job shadowed multiple different careers which included: general, orthopedics, and pediatric surgeons; a nurse practitioner, K-3 teachers, and a funeral home director and embalmer. By doing all the shadowing I was able to figure out what I liked and what I didn’t like so much, and that led me to choosing mortuary sciences.

The teacher started to go over the warm-up and Fred raised his hand several times along with a few other classmates to obtain clarification. The lesson followed and the students spent the class going over a large research project that they would be required to complete. Fred decided to sleep during this time.

The person I am doing for my essay is Wesley Isenhour (my dad). He has a wife named Liane and two kids named Macy and Maddy. He works for the United States postal service and does reviews on post offices all around North Carolina. The reason I chose my dad is because he always makes people smile and makes everyone's day better.

Shadowing Reflection Observing a student’s day was a great experience. It enabled me to step outside of what I have been preparing for and into the life of this student. It was an interesting and informing experience. The day for the student had already begun when I arrived, but I jumped right into his regular routine.