Professionally
This year I completed an internship at Berwick Academy and The Teaching Institute in South Berwick, Maine. This e-portfolio marks the end of my course of studies to receive a Master’s of science in teaching methodology from the University of New England.
I taught in both a sixth grade Humanities classroom and a 6th and 7th grade math classroom while at BA. The experiences I had were varied, but all indicated that teaching requires a good heart, a strong mind, and equal parts patience, curiosity, and understanding, with a caring nature to boot. I am routinely reassured by my interactions with students that I am in the right profession.
I taught in both a sixth grade Humanities classroom and a 6th and 7th grade math classroom while at BA. The experiences I had were varied, but all indicated that teaching requires a good heart, a strong mind, and equal parts patience, curiosity, and understanding, with a caring nature to boot. I am routinely reassured by my interactions with students that I am in the right profession.
Personally
Looking at my resume, you will notice that I am in the midst of a mid-life career change. After much consideration, I left the construction industry over a year ago, seeking to parlay my curiosity, creativity, and outgoing nature into a career as a middle school teacher -- a pursuit which will better serve my desire to be a visibly positive influence in my community and the lives of others.
I live in Falmouth, Maine with my wife, Carey, and our four children. Three of our children are of middle school age, and our youngest, who has special needs, is 7 years old. We also have two dogs. You will notice from the slide show (below) that we enjoy spending time outdoors year round, but more in the summer. You may also notice that I am usually behind the camera and that my children enjoy wearing costumes and making faces.
I live in Falmouth, Maine with my wife, Carey, and our four children. Three of our children are of middle school age, and our youngest, who has special needs, is 7 years old. We also have two dogs. You will notice from the slide show (below) that we enjoy spending time outdoors year round, but more in the summer. You may also notice that I am usually behind the camera and that my children enjoy wearing costumes and making faces.
Mojopete @ flickr
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Careless Boogie