Sixth Grade ABL Teacher

What influenced me in becoming a teacher was my love of working with children. Even at an early age I loved helping my classmates with what was being taught in class. Also, my own love of learning made me passionate about teaching. I wanted to share my love of learning and encourage others to do the same. Teaching is a rewarding career that I would not trade for anything else in the world to do. We as educators touch the lives of so many students and adults. Not only do we mold our students to be the best version of themselves, but we also create relationships for life with many of them. I can say that I have many of my old students constantly come to visit or just email me for advice. Having this ongoing relationship with my students is very meaningful because I was able to create that connection and maintain it with many of the students I have had.

My personal feelings and beliefs as an educator are to create an environment with a positive culture, where all students can flourish into the best version of themselves. I want all my students to know that they can achieve anything they set their mind to and that it is ok to make mistakes. As a teacher of English Language Learners and a former English Language Learner, I believe that all students have the right to, and can, learn through personal motivation and engaging instruction where all students can relate to what is being taught. Therefore, I have high expectations for my students. I engage my students in discussions, activities, and higher-level thinking through constant movement around the class and engaging activities where they lead the lesson. I believe in collaboration between one another because not all students are able to figure out what to do on their own. In order to assist my students, I make modifications needed based on their WIDA ESL level. Each student is unique, and not all students learn the same. I make a point to recognize their individual needs and to see what area of challenges a student might encounter. Through continuous assessment and observations, I can identify the strengths and the weaknesses of each student. From there, I partner up students who face the same challenges so that they can collaborate. I then have students who had a strength in the skill rotate around the room to assist students who are having a challenging time. In all my lessons I ensure that I show my students what to do first, then I have them guide me on what to do before they go off and do the task on their own.

Special Education Classroom Assistant 

My choice of profession has been inspired by several factors. First of which is my desire to push the next generation forward. It has always been my belief that because they are our future, children deserve all the help and inspiration we have to give. My passion for education is centered around my belief that education is pivotal in our children's lives and I hope to continue to be a pillar in their future.

My responsibilities can be summarized as assisting the lead teacher and simplification of assignments or instructions given to students. Despite my role as a personal aide, I often provide assistance to other students as well as encourage their development of social interaction between students and their peers. When necessary, I may serve as the bridge between student and teacher interactions, assisting students with verbally communicating their needs.