Personal Statement By Sara Barron It must be

Personal Statement By: Sara Barron It must be remembered that the purpose of education is not to fill the minds of students with facts. . . it is to teach them to think, if that is possible, and always to think for themselves. -Robert Hutchins

Standard #6 Assessment The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making. • Brief Description: • For this assignment, I looked at my completed work and noticed how much progress I’ve made. I used my previous assignments and experiences to guide me in decision making as a learner and as a future teacher. • Rationale: • To document my understanding of standard #6, Assessment: – I reference the educational philosophy worksheet we did – Reflect on discussion boards – Reflect on service learning experience

To be a positive role model 1. I enjoy watching people learn new things 2. To make a difference 3. -let students know I CARE 4. -Inspire kids to become someone 3. To contribute/give back to the community so we can have a better place to live

Effective Teacher Traits • I am: – Encouraging – Willing to continue to learn – Caring – Understanding Enthusiastic! Committed – Patient • A good listener • resourceful

Who do I want to teach!? v Anyone that is willing to learn! v English as a New Language to kids (k-12) v Parents! How to help their kids learn Student Characteristics: Diverse group of students

Community Characteristics Team work! (Community involvement) DIVERSITY Preferably suburbs

MY CONTRIBUTION TO THE PROFESSION • To meet the needs of students and community, I will: – Participate in after-school programs – Come up with activities for parent involvement – Use resources to help graduating high school students go to college – Encourage communication and collaboration between students – Help students be creative thinkers and problem solvers – Promote a safe environment

References: • (2008). Retrieved from http: //www. greatest-inspirationalquotes. com/inspirational-education-quotes. html • Koch, J. (2012). Teach. (Student ed. ). Belmont: Wadsworth.