My belief is that a student doesn’t come into a classroom to fail; a student comes to succeed, learn and grow. I also believe a student starts the education process with promise, eagerness and a thirst for knowledge. Having taught pre-school for over ten years, never have I had a “normal” work week. My evenings and weekends were used for lesson planning and curriculum building along with communicating with parents. My attraction to teaching does not lie with having “summers off;” it lies with the students themselves. As a teacher it is my responsibility to take students into my classroom and teach, guide and model from the moment they walk in until the moment they go home for the day. With each student that walks into a classroom they bring a new and wonderful physical and emotional challenge for the teacher. Reinforcing behavior management and covering all materials to have an aligned curriculum are just a few of the challenges. As a teacher I intend to take on that challenge, fostering the students thinking, and accomplishing growth. One of the most rewarding aspects in being a teacher is seeing the light go on when a student realizes his/her ability to accomplish a task that was put in front of them. My qualities include confidence, patience, strong sense of responsibility and I am a very loving person. These qualities provide my students with a caring environment that is needed to foster the core foundation of an excellent education. Along with my undeniable love of learning; I would like to pass these qualities onto the students that come into my classroom. To give students the access of a strong education will give them the empowerment to succeed in life.Specialties: Lead teacher, time management, organization, supply requisitions,