User:Jkey005

About jkey005: My name is Jessica. I am 20 years old. I was born in Georgia, but having a father in the Navy forced me to move. I did most of my growing up in Newport News and Yorktown Virginia. I got pretty lucky and was able to grow up with most of the same friends. I am in my third year at ODU working to get my degree in Prek-3. I love children and am eager to start my career with them. Aside of school as a full-time student I work two jobs. I work at the Old Dominion Child Development Center, and Victorias Secret, and I love both. School and work usually keep me pretty busy but when I have spare time I love snowboarding. I also love being curled up in a blanket drinking coffee early in the morning, it is so peaceful.

My teaching philosophy:

My teaching philosophy is rather simple. It involves a lot of caring, and fun. Children love to be loved; they also love candy, but that's a different subject. Children are more willing to do 'work' when they are having fun. Rather than setting strict guidelines, I believe in giving students choices, putting them in control and making them feel important. The first few years of elementary school are very critical for children. This sets their foundation for education. The information they are taught during these years will stick with them for the rest of their lives. I believe it is important for teachers to learn each student's strengths and weaknesses, for each child is different and requires different needs.