Special Education School

I was excited to see the opening. Your school has great appeal to me because of its commitment to promoting equity among its students and closing the achievement gaps in all areas, including gender, socio-economic levels, race, ethnicities, and learning capabilities. Having a community of equity does not mean that everyone is treated equally; but rather that each person is treated fairly and with respect. Through creating this type of community, each student is able to reach his or her fullest potential, which will lead to a closing of the achievement gap among the students.

In my position at Kenwood Middle School and Academy for Young Women, I have worked with a group of students who have very diverse learning styles and needs. The classroom that I taught in was an integrated classroom, which included some of the students receiving special education services. The aim was that each student in the class should be given the opportunity to reach his or her fullest potential with as much time spent in the general education setting as possible. Through this experience in this classroom, I have gained the ability to modify my lessons and provide accommodations for all of my students, including those not receiving special education services, to further enhance their educational experience. An example of this is in the Earth Science unit that I have developed, which focuses on Processes that Change the Earth. This unit is comprised of lessons in a variety of formats, from hands-on lessons to teacher-led lessons, and from discussion-based lessons to student-taught lessons. The final lesson is a presentation made by the students in which they use PowerPoint and iMovie to teach their peers about a specific geologic event. This puts the teaching component into the hands of the students, allowing them to become experts in their topic and to help others learn about it.

I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you regarding your open position. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Priscilena Shearon