Personal Statement Shai Masters Ivy Tech Community College

Personal Statement Shai Masters Ivy Tech Community College

INTASC Standard #9: Professional Learning and Ethical Practices The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner. Name of Artifact: Personal Statement Date: 10/14/2013 Course: EDUC 101 Brief Description: For this assignment I reflected on my personal experiences, beliefs and thoughts about teaching and education. Rationale: To document my understanding of Standard #9, Professional Learning and Ethical Practices, I selected to include my Personal Statement because this assignment demonstrates my through understanding and reflection of why I want to teach. Through this assignment I was able to evaluate my own practices and further understand my how my choices impact students and help them learn to the best of their abilities.

Why Teaching? I want to teach because… �I can make a difference �I enjoy children �I enjoy learning �The hours are fitting for family

Effective Teaching Traits I possess of an effective teacher… �Patience �Kindness �Fairness �Consistency

Student Characteristics I want to teach ______ students. � Dedicated � Under privileged � Honest � Bright � Willing

Community Characteristics Communities where I want to teach…. . �Farm �Inner city �Wealthy �Impoverished �Any

Contributions to the Profession How will I meet the needs of the community and students. �Encourage �Connect �Inform

References �The back ground and pictures are clip art !

Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all. ~Aristotle