Professionalism
Demonstrating dispositions essential to becoming an effective professional
Conversing with National Examiners at my B Rating
Being a professional has been something I have been developing since I was 11. Since, 2001, I have been a member of the United States Pony Clubs (USPC). This youth organization is a defining factor for what has prepared me for being a young professional entering the work force.
Being a professional is about presenting yourself in a clear and respectful manner while assuming responsibility and working diligently and at times collaboratively to be successful.
USPC has clearly set high standards of their members. Be on time, be neat, be prepared, and present yourself clearly and with confidence, along with remaining composed while being and be able to problem solve effectively. Pony Club has had a unique ability to simultaneously foster independence and teamwork which I have been able to translate into my educational and work related experiences. My accomplishments in the USPC have helped me develop confidence and skills to pursue goals beyond horses.
Being a professional is about presenting yourself in a clear and respectful manner while assuming responsibility and working diligently and at times collaboratively to be successful.
USPC has clearly set high standards of their members. Be on time, be neat, be prepared, and present yourself clearly and with confidence, along with remaining composed while being and be able to problem solve effectively. Pony Club has had a unique ability to simultaneously foster independence and teamwork which I have been able to translate into my educational and work related experiences. My accomplishments in the USPC have helped me develop confidence and skills to pursue goals beyond horses.
Central New England Team competing at Nationals in Lexington, KY
Being a professional has developed into a second nature skill. I enjoy it. I set high standards of myself to be early rather than on time, to always be neat, and to articulate my words thoughtfully. I have found that if you set high standards of yourself so will those around you contributing to proficient working or teaching environment.
Below is an expectations checklist from my secondary practicum site as well as my final evaluations from Keene High School. These evaluations were completed by both my college supervising teacher Fitni Destani and my cooperating teacher Jean Condon.
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Professional Observations & Evaluations |
Below are my observation reports from my first and second student teaching placements. These reports were conducted by my college supervisor Joel Feldmann.
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Being a Role Model
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When working with children, I believe that being a professional and being a role model go hand-in-hand. I spend my summers being a role model to children of all ages as a camp counselor working at recreation camps and running camps. I plan to transition this into teaching and coaching jobs in my future. I find it to be very important for students to see a strong female involved in physical education and athletics. For years in the field surrounding athletics, it has been the social norm for men to be strong, athletic, and in power. With that said, I find it extremely important for strong women to stand up and display their knowledge and abilities. In doing so, I am a role model for the students I teach and future athletes I will coach.
This is a paper based on an article describing the importance of being a professional role model and how I exude professionalism. Note: bolded sections
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