My previous experiences have allowed me to develop crucial skills and intellect that would make an ideal candidate as a professional educator in your school. As educators, we have the rare honor to impact the lives of our students each and every day. My past experiences have instilled within me a deep understanding of the impact I can have on the future generation. I believe I have invested in and gained the needed education, experiences, and knowledge to become an essential part of your school’s team of educators.
I have had many vast and unique experiences that have lead me to work in some of the most privileged students in the greater surrounding area of Pittsburgh, PA. At the same time my opportunities have given me the chance to see life through some of the poorest eyes in the world. The contrast of the two have enabled me to create a concrete understanding of the importance of the education for our youth. Education is the key that can unlock a whole new world to so many young minds. I believe and have come to know that it has that immense power. I would like to partner with schools that I believe are determined to not just educate students but to open up a world to a new generation.
As an educator for the past eight years, I have further developed my theories and understandings of my teaching methods. I am a strong believe in discovery learning; I love to give a child a topic and let them explore the world around them. Additionally, I implement a great deal of project based learning methods into my classroom. My students would note that projects are a staple in our learning. I often find that creating a project builds content learning, critical thinking skills, peer cooperation, and creativity. Finally, I am a implement student-lead learning within my classroom. My lessons rarely take the perspective of lecture based teaching; though there is a time and a place for that. More often than not, I am a jumping point for my students to facilitate their own learning. This at times take the view of a flipped classroom, peer-based tutoring, and a multitude of centers.
