Hire me!

In this blog post, I will discuss two main skill sets that make me marketable as a teacher:

      Even when the size of a class is small, there are still large differences in the learning styles of the students. When planning my units and lessons, I incorporate a variety of differentiated instruction methods and activities. I incorporate non-fictions texts, songs, movies, video clips, news articles, and other forms of media that relate back to their lives. I also incorporate many different assessments so that a wide variety of learned have the opportunity to excel. While I do utilize writing assessments, I vary the writing assessment prompt. I also incorporate creative writing in order to allow the student to express themselves in written word. I also address the needs of other students by incorporating activities like drawing, singing, acting, and other creative outlets. I believe that if I can address the individual needs of each of the students, I can instill a confidence in them that will allow them to be successful in their lives after school.

     Although a teacher should be an authority figure in the classroom, the students should feel comfortable enough to express their thoughts and ideas. I provide such a classroom by ensuring that every voice is both heard and respected. This will provide a model for the students on how to interact with others, be attentive listeners, and show respect for differing perspectives. I also believe that a teacher should be a comforting presence in the classroom. While I believe that teachers should be able to be stern in terms of classroom management, it is always important to have a sense of humor. If I can make a student laugh while simultaneously correcting his or her behavior, the student will be able to realize that although I am the authority figure, I am a figure that can relate to his or her life on the same level.