Personal Statement By: Sara Barron It must be remembered that the purpose of education is not to fill the minds of students with facts... it is to teach them to think, if that is possible, and always to think for themselves. -Robert Hutchins

Brief Description: Rationale: Standard #6 Assessment The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making. Brief Description: For this assignment, I looked at my completed work and noticed how much progress I’ve made. I used my previous assignments and experiences to guide me in decision making as a learner and as a future teacher. Rationale: To document my understanding of standard #6, Assessment: I reference the educational philosophy worksheet we did Reflect on discussion boards Reflect on service learning experience

I enjoy watching people learn new things WHY teach? To be a positive role model I enjoy watching people learn new things To make a difference -let students know I CARE -Inspire kids to become someone 3. To contribute/give back to the community so we can have a better place to live

Effective Teacher Traits I am: Encouraging Willing to continue to learn Caring Understanding Enthusiastic! Committed Patient A good listener resourceful

Who do I want to teach!? Anyone that is willing to learn! English as a New Language to kids (k-12) Parents! How to help their kids learn Student Characteristics: Diverse group of students

Community Characteristics Team work! (Community involvement) DIVERSITY Preferably suburbs

MY CONTRIBUTION TO THE PROFESSION To meet the needs of students and community, I will: Participate in after-school programs Come up with activities for parent involvement Use resources to help graduating high school students go to college Encourage communication and collaboration between students Help students be creative thinkers and problem solvers Promote a safe environment

References: (2008). Retrieved from http://www.greatest-inspirational-quotes.com/inspirational-education-quotes.html Koch, J. (2012). Teach . (Student ed.). Belmont: Wadsworth.