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Philosophy of Education

Education is a process that takes great patients and effort by many. It is also a team effort by not only the teachers but the caregivers and the children. Education is a fundamental part of everyone’s life and all should be given the opportunity to be able to expand their minds. One of the most important aspects of education is the learning environment that the children are in. Children must be provided with a rich and caring classroom. They must know that the school is a safe place and that they have teachers they can respect and trust.

Learning is a risk that teachers must try to minimize by making the learning culture comfortable and open. Learning should be fun and enjoyable for the students because without this it will be hard for children to learn anything. With having fun in the classroom students should also be stimulated at all times to maximize their learning.

These are all very important aspects of education and I hope to be the teacher that one day is able to achieve all this and more for my students. I want to be the teacher that makes a difference in someone’s life. All children need to be inspired, challenged and loved and I want to be the teacher that is remembered for that.

Career Goals

By January 2008 I plan on being certified teacher in the state of Michigan, Illinios, and Colorado with a minor in Early Childhood, Language Arts and Social Studies.
By August 2008 I plan on finding a job in the state of Michigan and teaching in Michigan for a year.
By August 2009 I hope to be living in Colorado and teacing in Colorado.
By January 2010 I plan on starting my masters program in administration.
Once I finish my masters in administration I hope to transfer into a high school as either a dean or advisor.

Previous Education

I graduated from Gelnbard Easts High School in Lombard, Illinois in June 2003.
In September 2003 I began attending College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
In January 2005 I transfred form College of DuPage to Western Michigan University.
I am still at Wester Michigan University and plan on graduating in December 2007.

Previous Work Experiences

The summer going in to my freshaman year of high school I worked the front desk at a private pool answering the phone and checking people in. I did that for 2 summers.
The first week of school my sophmore year in high school I began working at Dick's Sporting Goods and I have been there ever since. It has been about 6 years.

Skills and Talents

I am good at mutitasking which at times may be difficult.
I am also good with working with children.

Hobbies

I used to play softball when I was younger and in high school. So in my free time I enjoy playing catch and going to the batting cages.
I also love playing with my two dog every chance I get.