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Teaching Philosophy

At this point in my life, this is the conclusion that i have reached about teaching. For me, teaching is an environment where one takes on a challenge of passing new knowledge on to another person. I believe there is a right time for specific approaches in teaching. There is no one way to teach a child. When i look at a child, i see the future, and that is why it is so important that teaching be a passion for anyone and everyone.

CAREER GOALS

To obtain a career in education, teaching middle school science, with aspirations of becoming an administrator.

EDUCATION

SCHOOL ATTENDED	ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBER	YEARS ATTENDED
Amberly Elementary School	6637 Amberly St, Portage, MI 49024 Phone: (269) 323 - 5900	1991 - 1998
Portage West Middle School	7145 Moors Bridge, Portage, MI 49024 Phone: (269) 323 - 5800	1998 - 2001
Portage Northern High School	1000 Idaho Ave., Portage, MI, 490024, Phone: (269) 323- 5400	2001 - 2005
Western Michigan University	1903 West Michigan Ave. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Phone: (269) 387-1000	2005 - 2010

WORK EXPERIENCE

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT	PLACE	LOCATION & PHONE NUMBER	JOB DESCRIPTION
March 31, 2008- Present	Radisson - Banquets	100 West Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007 Phone: (269) 343 - 3333	Server
2003 - Present	Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center	6225 North 39th, Augusta, MI, 49012 Phone: (269) 731 - 3032	Lifeguard
September 2007 - Present	Portage YMCA	2900 West Centre, Portage, MI, 49024 Phone: (269) 324 - 9622	Lifeguard, Instructor, Building Supervisor

SKILLS AND TALENTS

Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR Certified
Eagle Scout since 2003
Keyboard and Telephone Skills
Internet Proficient

HOBBIES, VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES, OTHERS

Backpacking
Visiting local dog shelter
Bell ringing with Salvation Army
Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 287

ISTE TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS FOR PRESERVICE

Here is a list of some of the ISTE Techonology Standards that I have met while creating this web site:

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, select and use hardware and software technology resources specifically designed for use by PK-12 students to meet specific teaching and learning objectives.

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.

research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness and bias of electronic information resources to be used by students.

use technology productivity tools to complete required professional tasks.

PROFILER PRO GRAPH

This image shows that results of a technology survey that I took. The questions were based on technology, and how aware of it I am, and whether I plan on implementing it into my classroom.

Page Updated: 24-July-2008

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