Some interesting facts about me are I am the 5th of 6 children, I am the shortest person in my family, my sister was married in August and her husband is more than a foot taller than me.
The subject I wish to teach is Mathematics and Statistics. Math to me is being able to work through a problem and find a solution that gives you the information you are looking for. I am an organized person and like having a routine. This is partly why I like Math, because for some types of problems you follow a routine/process. I was drawn to my discipline by wanting students to have a patient teacher who understands that math doesn't always click. I can relate to students who don't understand a math concept right off the bat and I want to be the kind of teacher who is willing to help these students come to understand and master different math concepts. Right now my definition of literacy is being able to read, comprehend, and communicate. I do think that literacy relates to math in that students must understand what a problem is asking them. Students need to be able to read through a problem and know what they should do. This is how literacy relates to math from my point of view.
That's a beautiful wedding picture...I love those dresses and that color scheme.
ReplyDeleteI can see why, if you were from Cedar City, you would love jeeping. I just went there for the Shakespeare Festival a few weeks ago and I think Southern Utah is one of the prettiest places on earth.
Thanks for your introduction, and I look forward to reading more throughout the semester!
I really liked how you want to connect to students who have problems understanding math concepts right off the bat. Some math teachers I have had in the past teach something and assume everyone knows what they are talking about. It's great to have someone teaching who cares about the students understanding.
ReplyDeleteShoot, you are a great blogger :) Loving the pictures Clarissa!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you were into running, jeeping, camping, etc! That is awesome, for reals.
You are gonna be an awesome teacher Clarissa but you already knew I thought that. I am real glad we met this year and I am excited to read the rest of your blog.