"Teaching is not a profession; it is a passion."

Introduction

While interning in my fourth grade classroom this year, I was very fortunate to have many positive, enriching experiences that have and will help me develop and grow as a teacher and as a professional. As I have planned, taught, and reflected, I feel I have met the indicators of professionalism, collaboration, planning, delivery, assessment, and technology integration. I have worked extremely hard this semester, and willingly so, to learn as much as possible to become a truly effective teacher. I am driven by my passion and dedication to succeed in this profession, and to make a difference in the education and lives of my students.