Teaching Philosophy

• Learning Takes place in a safe, fun, and structured environment
• Communication & Social Contacts
• Emotional Development
• Imagination & Creativity
• Effective learning requires a collaboration between teachers, students and parents grounded in mutual respect and trust!

• Continue to further my Education/Training Opportunities
• Research further career/job advancement opportunities
• Continue to be passionate about teaching
• Stay Motivated
• Keep a positive attitude and self confidence

• Graduated From Leslie High School; Leslie MI.
• Attended Lansing Community College; Lansing MI.
• Graduated From Western Michigan University; Kalamazoo MI.

Student Teacher: Lincoln Elementary School, Kalamazoo MI. Spring 2005
Develop lessons and teach basic and enriched mathematics in 1st grade classes. Design projects, reviews, and tests for students and further assess academic progress.

Substitute Teacher: Kalamazoo Public Schools
Assist students in completing assignments and projects in various subjects. Effectively manage the classroom by providing a structured environment.

• People Skills
• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Leadership Skills
• Systematic

• Athletics: Softball, Basketball, Volleyball
• Scrap booking
• Spending time with family
• Watching Movies

• Ronald McDonald Golf Outing
• Relay For Life
• Highway Clean Up
• Worked at a Pet Shelter

• Identify the benefits of technology to maximize student learning and facilitate higher order thinking skills.
• Differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate uses of technology for teaching and learning while using electronic resources to design and implement learning activities.
• Identify specific technology applications and resources that maximize student learning, address learner needs and affirm diversity.
• Design and teach technology-enriched learning activities that connect content standards with student technology standards and meet the diverse needs of students
• Design and peer teach a lesson that meets content area standards and reflects the current best practices in teaching and learning with technology.
• Plan and teach student centered learning activities and lessons in which students apply technology tools and resources.
• Participate in online professional collaboration with peers and experts.
• Use technology productivity tools to complete required professional tasks.
• Identify technology-related legal and ethical issues including copyright, privacy, and security of technology systems, data, and information.
• Examine acceptable use policies for the use of technology in schools, including strategies for addressing threats to security of technology systems, data and information.
• Identify issues related to equitable access to technology in school, community, and home environments.
• Identify and use assistive technologies to meet the special physical needs of students.

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