My First Grade Teacher

Picture a classroom full of interactive activities, decorations, and young minds having fun while working with a partner on the whiteboard. Picture a first grade classroom with a teacher who is greeting her students at the door every single morning. This was my classroom many years ago, which is one of the leading reasons that I chose to pursue an elementary and special education major at Ball State University. My first grade teacher was the most memorable teacher of my educational career. Her love, guidance, and success in making each day fun had a huge impact on my career in education. She made our classroom a safe place and her teaching techniques allowed the students to strive for success. My teacher asked me to assist a student who was
When my mom began her career as an aide for a student with autism, I would have never imagined the impact that the student would have on my own life. I learned how to be patient and how to deal with behavior issues. Not only did I learn how to handle specific situations, but I also gained a strong connection with this student. Over the years, this individual became one of my best friends, who I greatly admire. Watching my mom assist the student through elementary school, middle school, and high school truly showed me how great of an impact that teachers can have on a student’s life. This student exceeded all expectations by graduating high school and attending college. My mom helped make her success possible and without my mom’s guidance, the student may not have had the desire to pursue a college degree. Through these experiences, I have found my passion and love within teaching individuals. I want to be that teacher who motivates and pushes their students to be the best that they can be. I want to be that teacher who has an impact on their students’ lives, so much so that they remember their experience after years have
With my minor in applied behavior analysis (ABA), I have a significant amount of options and this is all because of the options that Ball State has provided me. My student teaching experience at Cowan Elementary School in the spring of 2019 will prepare me for my first teaching position. Not only will the student teaching experience guide me toward a successful future, but also all of my practicum experiences will allow me to reach my goals as a teacher. The Teachers College has allowed me a significant of volunteer experience, practicum experience, professional development, as well as an education for becoming the most successful