About+Me

About Me: My Personal and Educational Philosophy

**//Please enjoy my Digital Story detailing my personal background and my views on the classroom.Although cliché, I truly hope to make a difference in the lives of my students, not only academically, but to also provide them with life lessons for them to use throughout their lives. After the story, please read over my educational background, inspiration, and the reasons that make me one of the best individuals to teach in this area.//**

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** // My Educational Background: // **

 * // University of Louisiana Lafayette // **
 * // B.A: Sociology Minor:Psychology // **


 * // Metropolitan State College of Denver // **
 * // Licensure: History Endorsement // **

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** // My Inspiration: // **

 * // As mentioned in the digital story, my mother has been a teacher for over 30 years. Although I witnessed both the good and bad days of teaching for her, I also was able to see the difference that she made in the lives of many students. She never accepted mediocrity from her students and always expected their very best according to their abilities. I want to motivate my students just as she has done for decades. I want them to welcome mistakes as long as they learn from them and progress. I want to challenge my students to give their very best and excel where their academic strengths allow them to do so. It is imperative for students to realize that knowledge is power and the more they know, the sky is the limit. I believe in dreaming big and I want my students to have the opportunity to DREAM BIG about their futures. // **

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** // Why Hire Me? // **

 * // Not only is the question why hire me but what makes me different than every other Social Studies teacher. Honestly, it can be described in one word, passion. Nothing great is ever achieved without the passion that motivates it. I strongly believe in the progress of education as it will define all humanity and civilization. I believe that I have the proper skills needed to instill in students the same passion for education that I do. It all begins with showing the students that I sincerely care about their lives and their future. I'm willing to do what it takes in order for students to recognize their own amazing strengths, abilities, and talents. I'm not going to be the teacher running out the building the moment the bell runs. Instead, I want to be in my classroom available for students in need of help, preparing each days lesson with meaning and applicable usage, or even leading extra-curricular activities. Either way, my passion for education and the success of my students will drive everything I do within the classroom. Furthermore, technology will be a main use within my curriculum as it is the only way to maximize learning for the 21st century student. I can make a difference with today's students and I will do so given the opportunity to share my passion with your school. // **