My Professional Profile

My Professional Growth Plan

Background and Experiences

Since an early age, I have been fascinated by the complex systems and processes of life that biology unraveled. This innate curiosity led me to pursue a biology degree from one of the prominent universities in Jordan. Post-graduation, I found my passion in not just understanding biology, but also imparting this knowledge to others. This realization guided me towards my current profession as a P-12 biology teacher.

Now, I am in my second year of teaching biology, and I find the experience both challenging and rewarding. My student demographic is diverse, with a considerable number of English as a Second Language (ESL) students. Teaching biology to ESL students is a unique challenge due to the language barrier, and it pushed me to become more creative and intuitive with my teaching methods. This diversity has enriched my teaching experience and given me invaluable insights into different cultures, learning styles, and communication methods. It has shaped my understanding of inclusive and effective teaching and instilled in me a desire to further my professional expertise in education.

Reason for enrolling in the MSED program

My teaching experience with ESL students inspired me to further enhance my teaching techniques and strategies. I believe that enrolling in the Master of Science in Education (MSED) program would equip me with the necessary skills to provide a comprehensive learning environment to all students, irrespective of their linguistic or cultural background. I aim to build upon my existing competencies and integrate more effective teaching methodologies into my practice.

One person who has significantly inspired me is my mentor and former biology professor from Jordan. Her dedication, passion for teaching, and ability to make complex biological concepts easy to understand, have made a lasting impact on me. I aspire to emulate her teaching philosophy and contribute positively to my students' academic journey.

Professional Practice Artifact

In terms of professional practice artifacts, I have numerous lesson plans that I created for teaching cell division to my ESL students. These plans are a testament to my commitment to adapting and innovating my teaching techniques to cater to diverse student needs. They have involved using visual aids, interactive activities, and simple...…grow.

Initiatives for maintaining teacher well-being can involve implementing a mentoring system, providing opportunities for professional development, encouraging a work-life balance, and creating a supportive work culture. Resources such as Mindful Teachers offer a range of practices, resources, and articles that promote mindfulness, stress reduction, and self-care in the educational community.

Post 3: My Plan to Impact Positive Social Change

As an educator, I firmly believe in the power of education to facilitate positive social change. I aim to instill in my students a sense of responsibility, empathy, and respect for diversity, essential traits for any change-maker. But how can we create a curriculum that encourages critical thinking, civic engagement, and social responsibility? It involves getting everyone to be a stakeholder in the process.

My strategy includes incorporating real-world issues and perspectives into the classroom discussion, facilitating project-based learning on social issues, and encouraging open dialogue and active citizenship. Sites like Edutopia offer a wealth of resources on ways to incorporate social-emotional learning and community-based projects into curricula. This approach, I believe, would not only enhance student learning but also cultivate responsible global citizens who…