Imagine growing up without a voice. That is how I spent my middle and early high school years, silent. Although I was physically and mentally capable of speaking, I kept quiet for fear of judging words and looks from my peers. What set me apart from other students was my sexual orientation. I did not feel confident in who I was until I stepped on my high school’s stage, acting out the struggles of others. Through the characters’ voices, I found my own.
Creative expression shaped me as an individual, and in turn helped to mold my professional philosophy as a teacher. My journey as an educator began in a course titled Theatre for Young Audiences. Before this class began, a business management professor and children’s author approached the instructor …show more content…
I started my year using ClassDojo, an online point-based behavioral management system. I quickly realized that numbers on a projected screen were not tangible enough for 5 and 6 year olds. The interval between praise and reward was far too long. With the help of my kindergarten colleagues, I implemented a chart system to manage individual student behavior. In the system, every student has a clip, which they move up when they are praised and move down when they are not following rules or instructions. This system is more palpable and personal than ClassDojo. After its implementation, I saw a great improvement in student …show more content…
When in actuality, brain research suggests that individuals who speak two languages are typically more intelligent than individuals who have only mastered one. ELLs do not have their English voices yet, and I believe that it is my job as an educator and human being to advocate for this underrepresented group of students and their families. I feel very well equipped to do so. As mentioned above, I stand for an underrepresented group. I know what it is like to not have a voice, and I want to be the voice for the ELLs in Dorchester County. I am willing to fight for these children and help them be heard by teachers, members of administration, and members of the
Creative expression shaped me as an individual, and in turn helped to mold my professional philosophy as a teacher. My journey as an educator began in a course titled Theatre for Young Audiences. Before this class began, a business management professor and children’s author approached the instructor …show more content…
I started my year using ClassDojo, an online point-based behavioral management system. I quickly realized that numbers on a projected screen were not tangible enough for 5 and 6 year olds. The interval between praise and reward was far too long. With the help of my kindergarten colleagues, I implemented a chart system to manage individual student behavior. In the system, every student has a clip, which they move up when they are praised and move down when they are not following rules or instructions. This system is more palpable and personal than ClassDojo. After its implementation, I saw a great improvement in student …show more content…
When in actuality, brain research suggests that individuals who speak two languages are typically more intelligent than individuals who have only mastered one. ELLs do not have their English voices yet, and I believe that it is my job as an educator and human being to advocate for this underrepresented group of students and their families. I feel very well equipped to do so. As mentioned above, I stand for an underrepresented group. I know what it is like to not have a voice, and I want to be the voice for the ELLs in Dorchester County. I am willing to fight for these children and help them be heard by teachers, members of administration, and members of the