#1. Pros and Cons of teaching

Reasons for PROS • enjoy teaching • students are full of life • teaching new subject not known yet • watching the progress as the year goes by of each student • working with other teachers • getting a parent more involved in their child’s education • work schedule • benefits/retirement Reasons against CONS
• difficult parents / students• not being able to reach all students • changing guideline / administration • that I might not be a good enough teacher • spending a lot of time preparing • bathroom breaks I am exploring again the option of teaching as a returning student. During my first enrollment at COS I was a literacy tutor at Veva Blunt Elementary School. I loved the students but at 19 years old I just couldn't see myself being in a classroom all my life. I am glad I did change my major, because at the time I was not mature enough to be a good teacher. I still had a lot of growing to do and needed to get some life experiences. I returned back down this path because I never forgot how great it was teaching those students to read. I had the ability to help kindergartens get prepared for the rest of their schooling. Watching the achievements of those students was rewarding, and they were so fun to be with. Since I started my observation hours, I realized this is what I want to do. I love the interaction with students. I love being a positive influence. I love watching them learn and doing it with such enthusiasm. I am glad I explored teaching again. I think it will be a great fit for me.

#2 Preparing for Social issues in the classroom

# 3. Wait-time classroom skill

This letter serves as a recommendation for Judith Bittick. I have known Judith for a year. In that time she has be an excellent trainer and mentor to me. She has a big heart and empathy for patients that I have never seen before. She has taken me under her wing and made sure that I bring that same level of care each day we see patients. Judith has an ability to remain calm in all situations and can easily diffuse any problems the office faces. She is a hard worker, who smiles at every patient that walks through the door. It is her can do attitude and work ethic that make all things she does possible. It has been my pleasure to work under supervision this last year. She is very dependable, trustworthy, empathetic, and will continue to grow in knowledge and skill in whatever position she is placed in. Sincerely, Jennifer Rubio, RMA 559-909-7026

Letter of recommendation

It is a true pleasure for me to write this letter of recommendation for Judith D. Bittick, who was my student in earth Science for the fall 2013. Judith D. Bittick is, with- out question, one of the most outstanding students I have taught at the College of the Sequoias in my first semester of teaching there.

Judith D. Bittick is a careful and creative thinker with an eye for details and a devotion to logic, which serves her well both in the sciences and outside them. She has the terrific ability to draw on her own experience- and observations to develop thoughtful opinions on a variety of issues Judith D. Bittick already knew she wanted to major in education before she enrolled in my class, but this did not diminish her intellectual curiosity about the topics we covered in earth science.

Her regular contributions to full-class discussions provided insight both for her peers and for me as an instructor. Judith D. Bittick is valuable in small-group interaction with her peers. Without my asking, she took on the responsibility of helping her classmates consolidate vast amounts of information into coherent sets of ideas, and she quickly became a study group leader. In addition, Judith D. Bittick was very generous with her time and energies. I remember her helping  a student from the class several times when the student was absent. 

Judith D. Bittick  is not only an excellent student, but she is also personally delightful. She is as comfortable with herself as she is engaging, pleasant, and humorous. As I got to know Judith D. Bittick over the semester, I became only more impressed by the wide range of her abilities—and by her modesty about them. She is an accomplished student who works hard in my class and has gained so much respect from her peers. 

I wholeheartedly recommend Judith D. Bittick for any scholarship or job she has applied for. In fact, I can think of few students whom I would recommend as highly. 

Please contact me if there is anything else I can do on her behalf.

Sincerely,

  Philosophy of Teaching

A teacher’s primary role is to facilitate learning inside and outside the classroom. Teachers provide students with the necessary skills to make informed decisions based upon cognitive, social, and emotional development they have acquired in the educational environment. A teacher not only provides students with knowledge, but also teaches students how to acquire knowledge and apply it to their daily lives. Students are unique learners with varied abilities and learning styles. To ensure each student is able to get the most out of their education, the classroom environment must be safe, fair, and supportive. This guides the nature of learning and motivates students to succeed. Curriculum must have a variety of learning styles that include visual, auditory, and hands-on, so that all learners can participate in the lesson being taught in class. My goal for the classroom is to plan my lessons around visual and hands-on activities. I want to have a learning environment that allows students to explore, inquire, and discover. By doing this I believe it will instill a love of learning to the students that will guide them to pursue their dreams. I want to be part of what facilitates students to become great.

Objectives

Obtaining a teaching position that utilizes my passion for teaching science to create a positive experience for the students by implementing various teaching methods and coordinating with other teachers. Education

Skills Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Eclinical Work

Table of Contents

1.Resume

2.Philosophy of Teaching

3.Timeline for Admissions

4. Letters of Recommendation

5.Lab Assignments

6.Journal Reflections