1. WHY I WANT TO TEACH Emilia Baker Ivy Tech Institute

2. INTASC STANDARD, DESCRIPTION AND RATIONAL Standard #9 Professional Learning and Ethical Practice The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner. Name of Artifact: Personal Statement Project Date: March 4 th, 2014 Course: EDUC 101 Brief Description: For this assignment, I was to start thinking about my personal philosophy for education. This project will help my identify my core beliefs at the present time. Rationale: Over the very new and fresh course of service learning in a classroom, I have learned many things in regards to the way that classrooms are managed and run, how students view their teachers, and what necessary traits teachers need to be an effective teacher.

3. I love being around children I love shaping children’s minds Having a background of working with children and the “light bulb” moment has always been something I strive for. I feel that I am passionate about becoming a teacher. REASONS FOR WANTING TO TEACH

4. EFFECTIVE TEACHER TRAITS  Organized  Caring  Open to continual learning  Committed  Passionate  Flexible

5. EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY  I want to become a well rounded, respected teacher that parents trust to have their kids with during the day.  Someone that they feel they can have an honest and open relationship with, both my students and their parents.  I fully believe that students love school as much as their teacher loves school.

6. STUDENT CHARACTERISTICS  I would love kids that are willing to learn.  Kids that are engaged and involved.  Kids that I can help learn to love school.

7.  Parents who are involved and care about their child’s education.  A community that holds its school to a higher standard.  A community that respects their teachers  A safe community for the families and children that live there. COMMUNITY CHARACTERISTICS

8. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PROFESSION  I plan to dedicate the rest of my professional life to education.  I plan to have an open door policy with my and students and their parents.  I plan to set high standards for scholastic achievement with my students, but also plan to be available for extra help for students that want or need it.  I plan to take our evaluations seriously and to adjust accordingly.

9. REFERENCES  Koch, J. (2014) TEACH. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth