Bilingual in-class Support Teacher

My choice to become a teacher was something that I never had to think twice about. This decision was a culmination of reflection about making a difference and impacting our youth. I have chosen a career in education because I believe that it is one of the most important functions performed in our world. Every job profession stems from a teaching standpoint. I believe that teachers individually and collectively have the ability to not only change the world, but to make major improvements. I wanted to be part of a profession in which future teachers find inspiration. I believe my greatest accomplishment and contribution to teaching is that of inspiration and motivation. As an urban district teacher, my main goal is to inspire my students to work hard and that with a strong work ethic, they can achieve anything, despite any background they may come from. Receiving emails from my former students detailing how I prepared them for high school or how I made them see the importance in education proves to me that I accomplished my goal.

The power of knowledge is one of the greatest gifts of all time. I take pride in being an educator. As a middle school teacher, I have tried my best to provide students with a classroom environment in which they are able to think outside of the box, pose their own meaningful questions, and be able to communicate answers with creative and original ideas. I think this method of exploration promotes a spirit of inquisitiveness and generates more diverse and flexible thinking. It also allows students to take pride in their own work, develop problem solving and critical thinking skills, and drive away fears and anxieties that are unfortunately common in elementary school classrooms. Furthermore, I helped my students to connect their experiences to the subject matter to increase their understanding of the material. When they see now information is linked through relationships with their own lives, students can take away new insights, explanations, and skills.

Personal Assistant

I have always loved nurturing and caring for young minds. Being able to help children is truly my passion. Watching as they learn and grow within a year is an adventure I look forward to every day. I love my profession because maybe in some small way I can inspire future generations.

As a paraprofessional my duties involve preparing students for their everyday activities, organizing the classroom, ensuring that the day flows smoothly. Above all my responsibility is to support the teacher. I make sure the students have all they need to succeed.