User:Kmill064

Thank you for visiting my user page!! My name is Kendall Miller, and I am currently residing in Williamsburg, VA. Dancing is my passion, although never having professional training, and I love going to hear live music. In the previous year, I enjoyed my position as a Recreation Leader for the before and after school program in James City County Schools. My involvement with the program continues, and obviously I view it as a precursor to a lifelong career in teaching. My grade level preference is ranging between 3rd and 6th grade, even realizing the spectacular variances among the span.

I firmly support the notion that each child embodies innate and purposeful qualities, which upon discovering, makes him or her a valuable contributor in the learning process. I often witness that students' confidence level parallels their learning capabilities in elementary and middle school, therefore I place much importance on enabling students to see themselves as individuals with specific positive abilities. With the basic understanding that no two children learn in exactly the same manner, it is the teacher's responsibility to help students relate to the material.

I believe that those with special needs deserve to be considered on a 'case-by-case' premise to ensure the best fitting circumstances are put-forth. The inclusion of special needs students with the majority of the class is valuable, because sensitivity can increase on the part of the non-special needs children. This integration encourages them to view disabled or challenged students similarly to themselves. Of course challenging scenarios will arise, yet as long as the educator promotes positive interactions and respect, the benefits can be tremendous. Right now, since I do not have experience teaching, my opinion on grouping according to skill level wavers. In segregating and labeling, students come to know themselves as having a particular level of intelligence. On the other hand, working within different comfort levels serves to ease pressure. I expect to be formulating more precise ideas on these and other topics, so stay tuned!