User:Brobi025

Background
My name is Brigitt Robinson, and I plan to teach elementary school at the third or fourth grade level. I am a recent graduate of Virginia Tech, and have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. My background as a Sergeant and Military Police Officer for the United States Army was especially rewarding while also providing an in-depth insight into the practical importance of public education systems. After my service in the military, I wanted to continue to make a difference in the lives of individuals, and feel that teaching the most innocent group of our society will be both personally rewarding, as well as beneficial to the country as a whole. I think that all children deserve to be loved, cared for, and educated, and I am excited about being able to help them through their educational journey. I currently live in Norfolk, Virginia, where I hope to obtain a teaching position in the local area upon completion of my Masters of Science Degree in Education.

Educational Philosophy
I feel that there are many characteristics that make an excellent educator. First and foremost, teachers need to be patient with their students. It is imperative to realize that there are many factors that lead to a students’ educational success or failure. We need to pay close attention to our students, ask them about the events that are happening in their lives, and most importantly never give up on them. We, as educators, need to always act in the best interest of our children. This means finding out about their preferred learning methods, trying our best to have the most efficient and up-to-date learning materials in our classrooms, and attempting to provide our students with as many diverse learning activities as possible. By providing them with multiple learning avenues, we will hopefully be able to properly educate every student in the classroom.

While I understand that the assessment of students is necessary in order to evaluate educational programs, I feel that more emphasis should be placed upon actual learning. What I mean by this is that I want my students to learn in any way possible, whether that be through taking a test, participating in a group activity, or hearing a lecture. I fully understand that someone will not be there to read the student the question on the Virginia Standards of Learning test, or perhaps better explain a Mathematics equation. Instead, I hope that through utilizing various instructional techniques, including assisting those students with learning “blocks” through classroom testing, that the information will be completely understood and held to memory when it comes time for the students to participate in tests such as the Virginia Standards of Learning. My hope is that I will be able to find a teaching balance that will enable my students to effectively learn, while still preparing them to successfully perform on high-pressure, unassisted assessments.