User:Tbail015

About the Author

My name is Taryn Bailey. I graduated from the University of Virginia in May 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, with a minor in Spanish. I had the opportunity to study in Valencia, Spain in the Summer of 2007 for just over a month. I am currently enrolled in the Licenure Only program for PreK-6 in the Darden College of Education at Old Dominion University. For the 2008-2009 school year, I will be teaching Kindergarten at King's Grant Academy and Day School in Virginia Beach. I am teaching Handwriting, Phonics, Reading, and Math. Over completing the Licensure Only program, I would like to teach either First or Second grade in public school. I would eventually like to complete a Masters Program in Administration and Supervision.

Educational Philosophy

I believe that the classroom should be student-centered, rather than have a teacher stand in front of a classroom and lecture for hours on end. Student-centered classrooms should be interactive and give the students the opportunity to hear the opinions of others. Student-centered classrooms allow students to play a more active part in the learning process, rather than act as passive listeners. Authentic assessment is a great tool for providing an equal playing field to your classroom. Some students may not be good test takers. Student projects would give all students the same opportunity in the classroom.