My teaching statement: As an educator it is my responsibility to be a positive role model and to effectively facilitate students' growth both academically and individually. I believe that all students have potential, and the strategies and approaches that I take regarding education reflects this. Through differentiated instruction and evidence-based strategies for class management, I will lead an inclusive classroom environment that focuses on students' assets, and how such assets can be used to strengthen other areas that need improvement. Having over a combined twelve years of experience working with kids of all backgrounds has given me insight into effective strategies that optimize student academic, behavioral, and social and emotional progress.