1. Personal Statement Project Marlee Smiley Date: March 5, 2015 Course: Intro to Teaching

2. 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.

3. 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

4. Effective Traits  Caring  Easy going  Determined  Persistent  Goal-oriented  Kind  Open-minded  Likes to have fun in the classroom

5. Educational Philosophy  Role model  Someone who kids are comfortable talking to  Intellectual/Smart  Creative  Being able to stand up for my students

6. Student Characteristics  Willing to work  Willing to open up to me  Creative/Imaginative  Passion  Easygoing

7. Community Characteristics  Actively involved  No crime  Small town  A welcoming environment where parents enjoy being involved with what their students are doing

8. 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.

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10. 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.