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Continuing my education is something I always planned on.  I didn't realize however that I would almost need to go back to school immediately.  The teaching field is very competitive and ever changing.  Educators should want to be life long learners so that they can continue to grow with their students.  I have already seen that what I have learned in previous courses has already impacted my teaching styles and classroom. I look forward to see what else this program has in store for me.

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As a new teacher I am learning how to adjust my lessons to meet the needs of all of my students.  In college when learning about differentiated instruction, it seemed as if an entire lesson would have to be changed.  I have learned that this is not true.  I think grouping students by different abilities has also helped me greatly in this area.  Encouraging student to work with their peers, often but not always, leads to them encouraging and guiding one another.

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I think one of the most important things to remember when starting a new school year is the layout of your classroom. You have to keep so many factors in mind when arranging your room.  You need to keep in mind what needs to be displayed over what you want to display.  You also need to place your materials and resources in an area that you can access regularly.  The biggest thing you need to consider is how will your students respond and adapt to the setting. Thinking back to the teacher who have impacted my life, I can still remember the arrangement of the classroom.  When students feel comfortable and welcomed in your room their work will reflect this.

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I love this quote. Technology is ever changing.  It seems like almost every day that there is a new, video, website, or app. to explore.  I think that as a teacher, we have to keep in mind how and when we are using technology in our own classrooms.  We need to guide our students as they use these new tools.  We also need to not become dependent on technology, as we are all to familiar ilimar with errors in technology taking place quite frequently.

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Being a new teacher, one of the most important traits that I want to instill in my students is success.  I want to work with them to find out their passions and goals.  I want them to know that they have to work for their goals, but they can count on me for support, and guidance long the way.  I think a big factor with this is remembering that you have to crawl before walk, and walk before you run.

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Growing up I always knew that I wanted to be a teacher.  I was a struggling student when I was younger and was impacted by several great educators.  So when it was time to decide what college and career I wanted to peruse, West Chester University was my first pick.  I received my Bachelors in Elementary Education in December of 2013.