Professional knowledge is essential for effective teaching and encompasses much more than just content knowledge. The standard for professional knowledge ensures that teachers are meeting state learning standards, providing meaningful and diverse instruction, remaining current with their subject matter, and providing a safe, equitable learning environment for students. Professional knowledge benefits both students and teachers in the classroom by encouraging a growth mindset, working with natural learning processes, and encouraging multifaceted, diverse reflection on course curriculum and instruction. Throughout my academic endeavors, I have continually advanced my content knowledge, developed my teaching skills, and refined the application of my professional knowledge through fieldwork. I consider myself a lifelong learner, and I plan to take additional coursework to continue growing as a teacher, professional, and role model for my students.
Education
Virginia Tech
B.A. in History; Salutatorian
B.A. in Classical Studies
Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Transcripts available here.
University of Florida
21 graduate hours in Classical Philology
Transcripts available here.
Hollins University
M.A. in Teaching
Transcripts available here.
Virginia Community College System
Additional coursework in public speaking, geography, politics, and economics
Complete transcripts available here.
Professional Assessments
Praxis II – Social Studies Content Knowledge
VCLA exam scores to demonstrate the development of my professional knowledge.
Fieldwork
Student Internship
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Roanoke City Public Schools
– 7th Grade/Honors US History I
– 8th Grade/ Civics
Student Teaching
Cave Spring High School
Roanoke County Public Schools
– 9th Grade/Pre-AP World Geography
– 9th Grade/Pre-AP World History I