1. Personal Statement By: Sara Barron
It must be remembered that the purpose of education is not to fill the minds of students with facts... it is to teach them to think, if that is possible, and always to think for themselves. -Robert Hutchins

2. Brief Description: Rationale:
Standard #6 Assessment The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making.
Brief Description:
For this assignment, I looked at my completed work and noticed how much progress I’ve made. I used my previous assignments and experiences to guide me in decision making as a learner and as a future teacher.
Rationale:
To document my understanding of standard #6, Assessment:
I reference the educational philosophy worksheet we did
Reflect on discussion boards
Reflect on service learning experience

3. I enjoy watching people learn new things
WHY
teach?
To be a positive role model
I enjoy watching people learn new things
To make a difference
-let students know I CARE
-Inspire kids to become someone
3. To contribute/give back to the community so we can have a better place to live

4. Effective Teacher Traits
I am:
Encouraging
Willing to continue to learn
Caring
Understanding
Enthusiastic!
Committed
Patient
A good listener
resourceful

5. Who do I want to teach!? Anyone that is willing to learn!
English as a New Language to kids (k-12)
Parents! How to help their kids learn
Student Characteristics: Diverse group of students

6. Community Characteristics
Team work!
(Community involvement)
DIVERSITY
Preferably suburbs

7. MY CONTRIBUTION TO THE PROFESSION
To meet the needs of students and community, I will:
Participate in after-school programs
Come up with activities for parent involvement
Use resources to help graduating high school students go to college
Encourage communication and collaboration between students
Help students be creative thinkers and problem solvers
Promote a safe environment

8. References:
(2008). Retrieved from
Koch, J. (2012). Teach . (Student ed.). Belmont: Wadsworth.