Why I want to teach By Tajae Wood

Why I want to teach By: Tajae Wood

INTASC standard, description, rationale page • INTASC principle #3, construct their personal education statement. Also, identify their core beliefs as they begin their journey toward becoming a highly effective teacher. • Name of Artifact: Personal Statement Project • October 16, 2014 • Course: EDUC 101

Why do I want to teach? • To make a difference • My love for children • Open up their minds • Challenge them

What traits of an effective teacher do I possess? • An excellent communicator • Relate to my students • Care for their needs • Grow

Continued… • Succeed • Be loving • Role model

What kind of teacher do I want to become? • Children are comfortable • Ask questions whether educational/personal • Go hard 100% in everything • Safe environment

What are the characteristics of the students I want to teach? • Asks a lot of questions • Respectful • Honest • trustworthy

Continued… • A leader • Hard worker • Involved • Motivated

What are the characteristics of the community where I want to teach? • Recycling • Helping the needy • Toys for Tots • Fundraisers

How will I contribute to the profession of teaching? • Teaching life lessons • Thinking about their futures • Responsibilities • Have FUN!

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