Teaching Philosophy Statement

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It is with sincere interest that I am writing as an applicant for the online EdD in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in Curriculum, Teaching, & Teacher Education within the School of Teaching and Learning. The following is my statement of purpose that I hope will give you a clear picture of my experiences, interests, and desires to become a doctoral student.

Everything has come together for this moment in my life where I am ready to pursue my doctoral degree. My childhood dream of becoming a teacher has come to fruition, but there have been some influential events along the way that have gotten me to this point where I am ready to further my career and make a positive impact in the education field.

The first influence that has affected me is my pre-service teacher …show more content…

Teaching in a low income urban Dallas school exposed me to many aspects, including working with families, implementing behavior management systems, supporting English Language Learners, working with transient students, finding the importance of teacher camaraderie, and observing a strained administration. When I taught English abroad, some things I discovered were engagement strategies and play-based techniques to help learners be successful. In Breckenridge, Colorado, my elementary school was a close-knit community school. In this setting, I learned what it felt like to feel respected as a teacher. I also experienced working with a community of teachers who all pushed each other to use best practices to benefit learners. Finally, working in university settings as an Instructor has given me the greatest opportunity to learn and grow as I am now responsible for helping pre-service teachers be successful in the field. In addition to teaching, I am taking on more responsibilities to help our college and department. The best part has been getting to work with some very innovative, passionate faculty

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