The Teacher in Me

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Teaching is a very important profession, Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Being a teacher is more than just helping a student learn information and excel in curriculum. While, these aspects are important, the character and morals a teacher can instill in a child has much greater value.
I was born in Akron, Ohio and have lived there ever since. Attending Liberty University in Virginia was the first time I have moved away from my home. For the most part I enjoy where I live even though sometimes life can be a bit boring. However, when I’m bored, my family is always there to keep me company. My mom, dad, sister, and brother are all very important to me and I love spending time with them. My dad has always said we are a family that sticks together like glue. This is true; I am always there for my family and I know they will always have my back. My sister and I are close in age; she is a junior in high school and my brother is the youngest, being a freshman in high school. My dad is a pastor at our church so I grew up in a very stable Christian home. My mom works as a preschool teacher which inspired me to go into the same career field of elementary education.
I’ve never been very musically talented or good at competitive sports. I also have never been an artist, but I do like to doodle and draw. I enjoy doing crafty activities so I would consider myself to be a creative person. This is one of the main reasons why I would enjoy teaching a younger group of kids. I would love using activities and games to help my students learn and having a creative personality gives me that advantage.
I enjoy traveling and I hope to one day visit all seven continents. So far...

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The character and morals of an educator is what separates a good teacher from a great teacher. Having a passion for the profession is one of the most important things when it comes to choosing a major. Passion for the job and passion for the students is what should inspire a teacher to go to work each day. It is important to remember that as the head of the class, an instructor is also a role model and mentor for the students. Not only is a teacher sharing their knowledge with students, the students are influencing the teacher as well and that is what makes teaching such a unique profession.

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"CAST: Universal Design for Learning." CAST: About UDL. CAST, Inc., 2013. Web. 02 Mar. 2014.

Holy Bible: New International Version. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2005. Print.

Morrison, George S. Teaching in America. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1997. Print.

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