Personal Statement ProjectMarlee Smiley

Date: March 5, 2015

Course: Intro to Teaching

Standard #9: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice

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.

Description

The personal statement project is something that allows me to reflect on why I want to go to teaching. I am able to think about the questions that are being provided to me, and are then answered reflectively. Also, I am able to show pictures and quotes that are close to me, and have made a difference to me.

Rationale

I chose Standard #10 because I am able to evaluate the choices I make of why I want to be a teacher. I can evaluate my beliefs, values, and what I want to make of myself as a teacher.

Reasons for Wanting to Teach

I’ve always enjoyed going to school

I looked up to teachers

I want to make a difference in student’s lives

Effective Traits

Caring

Easy going

Determined

Persistent

Goal-oriented

Kind

Open-minded

Likes to have fun in the classroom

Educational Philosophy

Role model

Someone who kids are comfortable talking to

Intellectual/Smart

Creative

Being able to stand up for my students

Student Characteristics

Willing to work

Willing to open up to me

Creative/Imaginative

Passion

Easygoing

Community Characteristics

Actively involved

No crime

Small town

A welcoming environment where parents enjoy being involved with what their students are doing

Contributions to the Profession

My time and commitment

I will provide things that the school doesn’t provide

I will makes sure my students will learn in a way that will last with me for the rest of their lives.

I will makes sure my students have fun. No lectures.

References

I enjoy being involved in out-of-school activities. Not only do I want to teach, but I also want to coach cross country and track. Here are some pictures of students who I helped coach for the intramural cross country team.