Anna Matykowski
Carleton College Educational Studies Philosophy of Education Resume Subject Matter Competence Service Learning Component Working with Parents Integrating Technology Experiential Learning in Classrooms American Indian Education Case Study of a Student Model Lesson Plan/ Performance Packages Self-Reflection Pieces/ Professional Summary Student Teaching Observation Record	SELF-REFLECTION PIECES/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY After saying goodbye to my students from New Spirit, I feel very enthusiastic about embarking on my teaching career. Student teaching was the most challenging and rewarding experience of all of my professional endeavors. I am continually amazed by how much I influenced my students’ learning, moral sensibilities, and motivation in three short months. I have gained tremendous respect for this profession, and I feel more determined than ever to reach my potential as a teacher. My dedication to reflection and self-improvement is one of my strengths as a teacher. During student teaching, I successfully altered my teaching methods and approaches to suit the changing needs of my students. My determination to succeed as a teacher was constantly recharged by my desire to meet all of my students’ varied educational needs. I deeply appreciate the cycle of motivation that fuels all classrooms. In my opinion, the best reward of teaching is watching my students’ inspiration grow as my lesson unfolds. I love how these successes in the classroom inspire me to go home and plan subsequent lessons that will continue to motivate and engage my students. I am a genuine person who cares about my relationships with students. Consequently, I work hard to think of ways to make learning authentic, engaging, and meaningful for my students. I have witnessed how my educational approach has benefited my students’ academic development, and I am excited to improve my methods in future teaching pursuits.