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Personal Introduction to “Ms. A”

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“The mediocre teacher tells.  The good teacher explains.  The superior teacher demonstrates.  The great teacher inspires.”  -William Arthur

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WHAT HAS BROUGHT ME TO WHERE I AM TODAY?

As a freshman at Michigan State University, I

had a strong desire to become a part of one of

the best Education colleges in the nation. I have

always wanted to teach and inspire others in the

domain of Kinesiology and was determined to

fulfill my lifelong dream. It began with a timed essay at Hubbard hall

on a Spartan Football Saturday. I sold my football ticket and gained a

ticket into my future as a Physical and Health Educator.

During my undergrad career, I became more knowledgeable in

the domain of Kinesiology and Health and applied that knowledge to

my internship year. Physical Education and Health Certified, I student

taught in the Novi Community

School District. I began student

teaching at Novi Middle School

where I learned how much I truly

love inspiring, coaching, and

educating adolescents. I also

became a reflective practitioner, realizing what lessons were

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successful and what lessons needed to be altered. That is the beauty

of teaching, what works with one class may not always work with

another. I learned that a good teacher is always on her toes and is able

to change a lesson at the drop of a hat. Since I am certified k-12, after

finishing my internship at the secondary level, I interned at Parkview

Elementary School. While I had a wonderful experience teaching

Physical Education to young eager, energetic, and impulsive learners, I

came to the realization that I was better suited at the secondary level.

The year following my internship was one of frustration and

feelings of doubt. I had a tough time going through the interview

process, making it to the final step, only to be told that I need more

experience. That seemed to be the case on more than one occasion. I

was then determined to gain the experience school districts requested.

After not attaining a Physical Education and Health position, a great

opportunity to gain more experience was given to

me. During the 2006-2007 school year I was a

building substitute at Walled Lake Northern High

School. This was a stepping stone to where I wanted

to be. Summer of 2007 I then applied for a Physical Education and

Health position in the Huron Valley School District at Lakeland High

School, in White Lake Michigan. I am currently a Lakeland Eagle and I

continue to soar.

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WHAT HELPS ME LEARN BEST, BOTH INDIVIDUALLY AND WITH

OTHERS?

As an educator of Kinesiology, I am a kinesthetic and visual

learner who likes to talk about each task at

hand. I learn in a similar fashion as an individual

as I do with others. I am one who retains

information by physically taking part in activities

and talking though them. One would also consider me a note taker, for

I continually take notes as I observe situations or conditions around

me. Written notes give me something to look back upon, for the

repetitive nature of reciting the information helps retention of

knowledge. In order to learn best, I brainstorm with others as well as

contribute my own personal beliefs and opinions. Depending on the

situation determines how I learn best.

When learning how to create meaningful lesson

plans during my college years, I took a course that

was geared toward kinesthetic learners. The class

was composed of future Physical Educators who were all learning from

one

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another to better their pedagogy. As individuals, we created lessons

for various age levels and taught the lesson to our peers in the course.

Our peers took the role of students and acted in accordance to the

lesson and grade level being taught. As students of each lesson, we

were up and moving learning the activity so that one day we might be

able to adapt it to our real life teaching. When one is given real life

application it makes learning more fun and useful.