What Has The Most Significant Learning That Has Resulted From Your Experience

My preparation for becoming a teacher began in grade 12. During this year I coached the varsity field hockey team at my high school and I became a camp counsellor. Both roles were very different, but taught me about the importance of leading by example and giving positive feedback to athletes and campers. During this time I also began my work as a part time caregiver for a foster family. Being a caregiver to five less fortunate children taught me about the importance of a caring adult in a child's life. I learned about how much showing support can help children develop to reach their full potential.

I have taught students ranging from five years old to nineteen years of age. Hence, being an educator, I have learned that learning is always shifting, therefore I must keep improving with the incessant changes. As a little girl, I have always dreamt of being a teacher and I have carried out that dream. My career journey started as a substitute teacher, a floater between classrooms, an assistant teacher, a teacher, a center supervisor, and an educational supervisor. I presently work as an Educational consultant for Danya International LLC. As an Educational Consultant, I able to review and aid with the learning environment of teachers and educational management in a school

My decision to be a teacher did not come easily to me. This choice was dependent on a reflection about what I was passionate about and how I could make a difference. I have chosen to become a teacher, as I believe teachers have the ability to provide future generations the stimulation for one of the most significant roles in life; to become a lifelong learner. Many teachers that I have had during my education have had a positive impact on my decision to grow and develop the skills that are fundamental to pursue a successful teaching career. My aim is to be a part of an honorable profession with the optimism that one day I will become an efficacious teacher who can provide future teachers with inspiration, as my teachers have provided for me. Through personal educational experiences and peer-reviewed academic literature, I am able to shape my approach to my pre-service teaching, as it will influence my future practice. As a teacher, there is not just one singular approach to educating students; there is a need for flexibility, diversity, adaptation and reflection.

In the past few years I have had many important experiences that have influenced me personally, however if I had to rate them, the most important experience would have to be my bagpipes. Over the past few years the bagpipes have taught me different styles of music and how to be a leader, and during such time also gave me a career from solo competitions and being an instructor myself.

Throughout taking this course, EDLD 500: Prioritizing, Mapping and Monitoring the Curriculum, the students have had many opportunities to briefly work together on several assignments. Whether it has been simple discussion of an article to share with the rest of the class, role-playing instructional methods, or even creating a brief power point, none has been as difficult as this final project. This is not to say that the final project itself was difficult, it is merely the aspect of working together on this project that has been the difficult part. Taking night classes as a part of a graduate program hints at the aspect the most, if not all, of the students enrolled would be working adults with responsibilities that go beyond that of the class and the workplace. Because of this dynamic, it was extremely difficult for the group to have a schedule which best suited every member for a meeting outside of the prescribed class meeting time. While there was one such day for the group to meet, it unfortunately fell upon the Monday before the Thanksgiving holiday, which provided its own series of challenges due to individuals making plans to celebrate the holiday. Since meeting together over the break did not pan out as one would hope, the only other recourse was the usage of email, texting and phone calls. E-Mail was perhaps the most worthwhile tool for conversation for our group and we each reached out to each

I learned quickly that being an effective teacher is an art that takes time and devotion. Many times, teachers are not provided with the necessary materials in order to maintain the various learning styles in a classroom. It is up to the teacher to create an environment where students can succeed. This is a full time job, meaning that a teacher’s work is not done once they leave the school. A teacher must contribute a significant amount of time and effort in order to see positive results in the school and in his or her own classroom. After observing my cooperating teacher’s strategies and learning more about the profession, I knew that I was going in the right direction with my life. I took a significant amount of knowledge away from this experience and have continued to strive to be the type of educator that I was blessed to work with during this experience. .

Anderson High School has taught me a lot of things since attending such as; priorities, respect, and open mindedness. My Freshman year english teacher showed me how to respect and be patient with others. Although AHS needs some improvements, it’s still a great school with great staff members and some hard working teachers. Since attending AHS I’ve become more confident in more focused on my future and what I want for myself, I love to prove the people who said I wouldn’t graduate wrong. Here at Anderson High School the teachers are encouraging, and give great words of wisdom and I am thankful to have to the teachers I do have. I get along with all my teachers, we all have that special teacher/student bond and connect on

I have already started this process, because my friend, who recently graduated and is now teaching, told me that there is much that teachers must know that isn’t taught to us in college. I probe his mind, and read articles on the internet, look at teaching web sites, and I am always thinking of affective ways that I can teach people.

Knowledge is a very powerful thing, and to be able to deliver this to today’s youth has been a dream of mine for a long time. There are many advantages to teaching. I feel that is a very fulfilling profession. I have seen my sister in the classroom, and it greatly inspired me to want to make a difference in some ones life. Through watching my sister in action I was inspired to follow in her footsteps.

Reading the Book of Nehemiah from a leadership perspective, had an impact on my learning this week. I gained so much wisdom and understanding of how our “yes” to God, can truly impact a nation. When we commit ourselves. Nehemiah displays this, because of his selflessness and willingness to serve and be used by God. He led the rebuilding of a monumental piece of history that will never be forgotten. He did not allow the naysayers to stop God’s agenda, or discourage him. Nehemiah stayed focused on the Lord, he kept his hand in God’s hand, and through prayer and supplication, God delivered them from their enemies and the promise that He gave Nehemiah was fulfilled. In what would have taken others a life time to complete; God allowed the wall to be completed in 52 days under Nehemiah’s leadership.

Approaching my final student teaching stage to obtain my bachelors degree from the College of St. Rose is not only scary but exciting too. I am ready, because from the beginning of my journey, I can say with all honesty that most of my experiences with professors, teachers, classmates, students, administration, and the outside environment have all been positive, enlighten, educational, and helpful. People have told me do not worry so much about doing it right, do what works with your personality to begin with, mold it from there, or relax to learn, teaching is hard work, think about the overall objectives, smile with a positive attitude in your heart, and you will success. All great advice, in my opinion. Most personnel appeared to point me in the proper directions with care and kindness. Being able to collaborate, and reach out to my professors for clarification, without judgment was essential to my success, which I experienced for the most part. Being able to question grades and results with ease helped me grow and become a better individual, ultimately a better teacher. Every professor is different in how we are to present our research and assignments, such as lesson plans and homework. This enables us to grow and blossom in different ways. It broadens our horizon as a teacher. It developed us in areas of our strengths and weaknesses. Working as a team or with certain classmates allows for brainstorming, and knowledge building, true collaboration, and improved

This past semesters has been an eye opening experience that has changed my views on teacher. Ever since I was little, I have always wanted to be a fourth grade teacher. However after being placed in a second grade classroom my views have changed. I liked the idea of teaching fourth grade because my fourth grade teacher was my inspiration in life. When I was in Ms. Petro’s class I enjoyed being able to watch the students progress over time. Being able to see the drastic improvements in little children is very rewarding and that is why I want to continue to teach lower grades. I have learned that being a teacher requires a special someone, a person who knows that sometimes you will have to deal with tough situations leaving you exhausted and feeling like you are not able to help more. But at the same time, being a teacher allows one to be a visionary for the world and those who surround you.

As a teenager, I was in a motorcycle accident that significantly affected my life. My life was drastically changed by it both temporarily and permanently. The experience taught me many things but is also one of the most prominent memories that I have as a young adult.

Have you ever learned things the hard way? I sure have and I’m sure you have too. You would think that we would all learn that lesson the first time we experience it, but sadly it seems to be one of those things we repeat… a lot! The following story details one of my experiences where, despite having already learned the lesson, I repeat it.

Being a teacher is not an easy task as many people could think. To be a teacher does not only imply to know the subject to be taught, it also includes being willing to constantly improve oneself integrally, as much as updating the resources and materials one uses in teaching. Reflecting and analyzing over and over again the best way to teach to learn and how to make students to extend what has been learned. The many hours spend in the classroom will never be enough to plan lessons, prepare materials, review pupils tasks and exams, as well, all the administrative requirements one has to cover for whatever institution we work. Besides all this a good teacher, a professional one, will have to find the time to keep preparing to improve