I teach special education. What I love about teaching is to see my students learn new skills and grow.
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Learn MoreMy previous teachers had inspired me to become a special educator. They are amazing, kind, patient and caring teachers. My previous teachers were always there for me. They had helped me to learn and watched me grow.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceMy first year of teaching special education. I was teaching resource for grades K-4th. I was teaching students with various learning levels. I helped my students learn and develop new skills. To see my students learn and watching them grow has made me proud to be their educator.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would pay off my student loans, buy new materials for my classroom and so much more.
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