Personal Statement In the Personal Statement, write about how your experiences with children and adolescents have shaped your understanding of the teaching and learning processes in schools and/or in a community setting.
Share how your background and educational opportunities have shaped your decision to become a teacher, and the advantages and disadvantages you have experienced while pursuing this goal.
When working on the Personal Statement consider these questions. • What is your teaching philosophy?
• How have your experiences informed your understanding of diversity and allowed you to support students of various backgrounds and needs?
• What evidence can you provide to demonstrate your commitment to teaching and learning, and service of students in their communities?
