Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners

      I believe that my own struggles in school help me to be a more effective teacher, and meet the needs of diverse learners.  I enjoy making lessons relatable to my students.  I make my lessons useful for different types of learners, by providing pictures, text, hands-on activities, and incorporating technology into my lessons.  I understand what it feels like to dislike school, and I don't want my students to ever feel that way.  I want them to embrace learning, and use their strengths to flourish.  I encourage very teacher to get to know all students, and believe that they can be successful.  All students have different learning styles, and by getting to know your students, you can use their interests to make lessons engaging and meaningful.
     I am a very outgoing, and silly person.  I believe my personality helps my students feel comfortable, and at ease in their learning environment.  I do many lessons that relate to their interests to get them engaged.  For example, when teaching math, I often give them problems involving downloading apps, and playing video games.  They are comfortable with technology, and therefore stay more focused during the lessons.  They often realize that they do math on a daily basis without even knowing it!  Children have to know that their learning is meaningful.  They want to know what they are learning is applicable to real life situations.  I always ask them to tell me why the concepts they are learning are important.  If my students need extra help, I give them the support they need to grasp the concepts.  I push all of my student to do their best, because I truly believe they can all get to where they want to go in life.