I am a firm believer in learning from experiences. My teaching philosophy has always focused around learning from each student since everyone is unique in their own way and has something special to offer. I am very patient and believe that everyone has the ability to succeed with the right motivation and am proud of all of my students accomplishments.

My Education:
I graduated from Troy Athens High School in Troy, Michigan. I later went on to Attend Western Michigan University where i recieved a masters in Speech Pathology and a minor in Elementary Education and French. I am currently workong on recieving my teaching certificate in French at Western Michigan University.

Work History:
I have worked with kids since I was 14 and have loved every minute of it. In High School I was a full time nanny and did kids birthday parties at Pump It Up Party Zone on the side. After college I immediately started as a Speech Pathologist and when a teaching job opened up I decided to become a full time teacher and part time Speech Pathologist and it was the best desicion I've ever made.

Interests, Hobbies and Activities:

I love working out and playing tennis. As a part of the Honors College for Western Michigan University I tutor third graders once a week and often volunteer at the animal shelter. I am fluent in French and am later going to learn Spanish as soon as I am finished with my French teaching certificate.

ISTE Technology Standards for Preservice Teachers I have met:

1. identify the benefits of technology to maximize student learning and facilitate higher order thinking skills.
2. differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate uses of technology for teaching and learning while using electronic resources to design and implement learning activities.
3. identify technology resources available in schools and analyze how accessibility to those resources affects planning for instruction.
4. identify, select and use hardware and software technology resources specifically designed for use by PK-12 students to meet specific teaching and learning objectives.
5. plan for management of electronic instructional resources within a lesson design by identifying potential problems and planning for solutions.
6. identify specific technology applications and resources that maximize student learning, address learner needs and affirm diversity.
7. design and teach technology-enriched learning activities that connect content standards with student technology standards and meet the diverse needs of students.
8. design and peer teach a lesson that meets content area standards and reflects the current best practices in teaching and learning with technology.
9. plan and teach student centered learning activities and lessons in which students apply technology tools and resources.
10. research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness and bias of electronic information resources to be used by students.
11. discuss technology-based assessment and evaluation strategies.
12. examine multiple strategies for evaluating technology-based student products and the processes used to create those products.
13. examine technology tools used to collect, analyze, interpret, rep;resent, and communicate student performance data.
14. integrate technology-based assessment strategies and tools into plans for evaluating specific learning goals.
15. develop a portfolio of technlogy-based products from coursework, including the related assessment tools.
16. identify and engage in technology-based opportunities for professional education and lifelong learning, including the use of distance education.
17. apply online and other technology resources to support problem solving and related decision making for maximizing student learning.
18. participate in online professional collaboration with peers and experts.
19. use technology productivity tools to complete required professional tasks.
20. identify technology-related legal and ethical issues including copyright, privacy, and security of technology systems, data, and information.
21. examine acceptable use policies for the use of technology in schools, including strategies for addressing threats to security of technology systems, data and information.
22. identify issues related to equitable access to technology in school, community, and home environments.
23. identify safety and health issues related to technology use in schools.
24. identify and use assistive technologies to meet the special physical needs of students.

 

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