MY PORTFOLIO

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The number one reason I chose to become a teacher is that I
enjoy seeing children progress and learn new concepts.
Moreover, I really want to make a difference in the lives of the
learners, especially those learners who don’t receive affection at
home and nobody support them to reach their goal to become
great. I was a full time mother then, when realize that I have a
mission to fulfil, because when I took the Licensure
Examination for Teachers, I made a promise to God that if I will
pass the examination I will teach the children wholeheartedly. I
was disappointed that a topic so intriguing was reduced to a
coloring sheet for these eager young minds. I decided that very
day, I would return to school so I could enrich student learning
and make all concepts engaging to student interest by becoming
an elementary educator. Although, achieving this goal has been
difficult at times, I have grown to value every step and
accomplishment along my journey. I feel that this experience is
invaluable to me as an educator because it has helped me to hold
my own students to a higher standard, knowing the worth of
accomplishing important goals.

I am a very hard worker and I am truly dedicated to whatever I

may be involved in. I love children and they seem to be drawn to
me as well. I am compassionate about creating an environment
where the students can learn on their own level through
 differentiation and the incorporation of Sheltered Instructional
Observational Protocol (SIOP). I am good at solving problems
creatively to enhance the learning experience of the
student. Also, I am able to adapt easily to whatever situation I
am placed in. I have a lot of experience working with young
children. For example, I worked in early intervention for three
years, taught a preschool that I ran out of my home, and worked
in a title one school as a teacher’s aide. Further, I spent a lot of
time in conferences and educational training to earn my Early
Intervention One credentialing, which I feel has prepared me for
a job in education working with young children.

My education has been expanded tremendously with experience

as an Intern for Washington Elementary School. I have been
given the opportunity to be mentored during my student
teaching with an experienced teacher and reading
interventionist. I have learned skills in whole brain teaching that
incorporates using the entire body to engage students, not only
physically, but mentally as well. The training I have received
under the tutelage of this mentor has helped me to better
understand the importance of team work and collaboration in
increasing the growth and learning of my students.

My long term goals are first, to have a classroom dedicated to

the joy of learning; second, to always update and improve upon
my teaching skills; and last, to make every child I come in
contact with feel like an integral part of my class. I plan to
attend teacher improvement seminars and technology courses so
I can stay current and keep my teaching strategies engaging and
motivating. Also, I plan to further my education by earning
endorsements in reading, Gifted and Talented Education, and
technology then eventually gain my Master's in Education. I
know my love for learning will be ever increasing as I continue
to teach and learn each year. My ultimate goal in becoming a
teacher is to have a positive impact in the lives of the children I
teach. I know that by using great teaching practices,
collaborating with more experienced educators, and continually
reflecting on my own teaching, I will have the ability to support
student learning and aide students in reaching their greatest
potential