My name is Lauren. I am currently a senior at Grand Valley State University. I am majoring in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Language Arts. My experiences with children include: nannying, tutoring, assisting reading in a third grade classroom, and teacher assisting in a first grade classroom. My short-term interests include obtaining my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and becoming a lower elementary teacher. My long-term interests include obtaining my masters degree in visual impairment, special education, through continued education and experience.
My name is Lauren. I am currently a senior at Grand Valley State University. I am majoring in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Language Arts. My experiences with children include: nannying, tutoring, assisting reading in a third grade classroom, and teacher assisting in a first grade classroom. My short-term interests include obtaining my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and becoming a lower elementary teacher. My long-term interests include obtaining my masters degree in visual impairment, special education, through continued education and experience.
Educational Quotes:
"A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning."
- Brad Henry
“To teach is to learn twice over.” - Joseph Joubert
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
- Nelson Mandela
Philosophy of Education:
My philosophy of education is that students learn through seeing, listening, and doing, and it is my job to set them up for success with consistency. I strongly believe that it is my responsibility as an educator to develop lessons that meet the needs of each of these three types of learners. Learning is adaptable for all students, and we must provide students with that opportunity to get the most out of their learning experience. Coming up with classroom management strategies aids each student's success with understanding positive behavior. This ensures that students are engaged in their learning and are interacting with classroom activities without all of the distractions and misbehaved actions. Management plans help teachers develop a successful relationship with their students and also create a special bond between the teacher and the students which includes trust, respect and safety. Establishing clear classroom routines and procedures is necessary for ensuring that my classroom runs smoothly. This also shows that I am setting students up for success by showing them what is expected out of each individual.
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