Personal Statement

As I pursue my career as an educator, I wish to teach grades pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in a school district that fosters growth and opportunities. I will exhibit qualities of a dedicated, nurturing and natural leader throughout my career. As I develop my profession, I will develop my leadership skills to become an educator that strives for human growth and development, diversity, and service to others. I will foster academic achievement, but more importantly individualized achievement. By developing a classroom community that shows compassion and empathy, my students will own the qualities of an outstanding citizen. In five years, I plan to be confident in my craft and have found my way of doing things in my classroom. I will

I want to choose the Master’s degree that will help me grow as an educator and as an individual. Throughout my life I have had teachers that have showcased high expectations. I plan to develop a standard for my students that they can model as well as develop their own goals and aspirations. Some of the key lessons I will teach will include integrity, effort, perseverance, and respect. These are the skills that will allow them to become outstanding leaders in and out of the classroom. Professional development will allow me to truly expand my craft and find my areas of weakness as well as strengths. Professional development workshops and trainings will allow me to try new things in my classroom and to figure out what works. It will also allow me to evaluate my practice and develop ways to make it more

Mistakes will allow me to see the areas that I can improve to become a more effective educator. In every mistake I must maintain a positive attitude and a sense of humor. I need to be able to relate to my students and allow them to see a model of their expectations. I must remain consistent in my day-to-day duties to allow my students to have a steady person in their life. I will need to remain responsive to my students’ needs and flexible to each day’s