2. Characteristics of an
Effective Teacher
Fully Grasped
Passion
Building Rapport
Relatable to Students
Excellent Communicator
Flexible
Well-Prepared
Positive Attitude
Sense of Humor
Working On
Thinking Outside the Box
Finding Teaching Methods to
Reach All Students
Patience

3. The “LighTbuLb”
Moment
In my 2nd grade placement
classroom, there was a student
that was struggling with knowing
the difference between verb,

4. My Insights
Sometimes unplanned moments
become
priceless teachable
moments.
Giving answers to students is not always a bad
thing. It does not mean that you are making
it easier for the student, it just might
be that one thing that he needs to have that
“lightbulb” moment.

5. " When you make them
smile, laugh, think, write,
explore, take notes,
read, or give them a
chance...you have
taught them something
everlasting.“
- Wayne
Groves

7. Future Plans
1) Graduate from Beavercreek High School and Teacher
Prep Academy
2) Attend Alderson-Broaddus University on the 5 year
Masters program (double majoring in Secondary
Education with a focus in history and Special
Education)
3) Learn to juggle my classes and volleyball schedule
4) Have a smaller course load during the fall filled with
mostly general education classes and a bigger class
load in the spring filled with education classes
5) Freshman Year: Start observing in classrooms
6) Sophomore Year: Begin teaching in a real classroom
setting
7) Junior Year: Begin teaching classes with less
guidance from my mentor
8) Senior Year: Take over and teach a class full-time
9) After graduating from college, get a teaching job, and
go back to school to obtain my masters

8. “Don't follow
your
dreams;
chase them”
- Richard
Dumb
QUOTES
"Real success is finding your lifework in
the work that you love."
- David McCullough