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Located on page 10 is an ELA learning segment. This learning segment is planned for a kindergarten classroom and is centered around the topic of reading comprehension, specifically the ability to identify and describe the main characters and events.
Located on page 18 is a math lesson plan that has been planned for a kindergarten classroom. This lesson is focused on the concept of composing and decomposing numbers up to 10.
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1/20/26-1/23/26 |
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1/26/26-1/30/26 |
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35 |
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2/9/26-2/13/26 |
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2/16/26-2/20/26 |
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2/23/26-2/27/26 |
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3/2/26-3/6/26 |
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3/9/26-3/13/26 |
35 |
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3/16/26-3/20/26 |
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3/23/26-3/27/26 |
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Madison Almony
To whomever it may concern,
I am writing this letter to express my interesting in a teaching position as I finish out my student teaching experience. I am currently pursuing my bachelor’s in education and have gained hands-on experience working in various elementary schools and across multiple grade levels. I have had the opportunity to work in Kindergarten, 2nd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade. Throughout my field placements, I have developed a firm understanding and foundation of classroom management, lesson planning, and in differentiating instruction to fit the diverse needs of learners.
During my field placements, I have gained experience in an inclusion classroom with a large range of students, including those with autism, ADHD, and students with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. I have also had the opportunity to work with students with varying medical needs, including students who have a one-to-one aid. This experience has strengthened my ability to group students in the most efficient and effective manner, differentiate instruction and assessments to the individual learners, and incorporate various learning styles into my instruction. Throughout my student teaching experience, I have had the opportunity to collaborate closely with both the Kindergarten team and the Sped team. This has enhanced and improved my communication and teamwork skills, as I have conducted both team planning and close planning with the SPED team in order to best serve the students with diverse needs. Additionally, I have gained experience in implementing both accommodations and modifications based on IEP goals in order to best support student progress and success. With this experience, I have also gained knowledge of and experience in recording and using ongoing assessment data in order to guide and adjust instruction in order to best support my students.
I am passionate about creating a positive and engaging classroom environment, in which all students are supported and feel encouraged as they learn. I strive to build positive relationships with each of my students and their families. This is evidenced through clear and continual communication concerning student progress through both positive and constructive feedback. My ultimate goal is to foster a classroom community that promotes and prioritizes growth, curiosity, and collaboration. I firmly believe that learning should be a student centered process, where instruction is guided by and tailored to meet student goals, interests, and needs. I am also passionate about including hands-on learning opportunities whenever possible, as this allows for students to explore educational concepts and ideas in a meaningful and interactive way.
I would love the opportunity to bring my dedications, enthusiasm, and growing experiences to your school. Thank you for your consideration and your time. I look forwards for the possibility of contributing to your team and school culture.
Sincerely,
Madison Almony
Madison Almony
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Philosophy of Education
An effective educational philosophy is grounded in the idea that all children have the ability to learn and succeed when provided with the appropriate support, opportunities, and structure. As an educator, I believe that student-centered instruction paired with strong academic standards are essential to helping all students to reach their full potential in school. My goal as an educator is to create a positive and safe classroom environment where students feel challenged, motivated, and supported enough to take risks.
I believe that each student in the classroom is unique and offers a unique set of skills and experiences to the classroom. It is because of this that it is important to recognize and respond to these student differences through intentional and differentiated instruction. While some students may need additional support, other may need a greater amount of challenging tasks in order to stay on task. It is through building strong relationships with my students and creating both an inclusive and mutually respectful classroom environment that I can ensure that each student that walks into my classroom feels valued as a person and confident in their abilities.
Student-centered learning is at the core of my personal teaching philosophy. As an educator, I strive to meet my students where they are both developmentally and academically, using intentional instructional strategies to encourage their engagement and progress. This includes providing students with discussion based instruction, opportunities for student choice, and allowing each student to take ownership of their learning. It is when students feel actively involved and valued in the learning process that they are more likely to develop a deeper understanding of the content and stay motivated as they learn.
While I believe that learning should be a student-focused process, I also believe that strong content standards and high student expectations play a critical role in the development and overall success of the student. Standards help to provide students with consistency, structure, and clear learning goals. I believe that students should be pushed and held to high expectations, while also receiving adequate support and differentiation to best set them up to achieve these high goals. It is through balancing support with rigor that I can help students to grow academically and best prepare them for future success.
I also believe that projects and various other forms of hands-on learning opportunities are crucial for students to partake in. These opportunities also allow for students to collaborate with their peers and gain knowledge from the experience of others. When learning becomes a meaningful experience, students are actively engaged in instruction, rather than just passively receiving the information. It is through incorporating hands-on learning activities and peer collaboration activities that’s students are able to further explore concepts, develop important social skills, and learn to think critically. Peer collaboration allows for students to build communication skills that are essential both inside and outside of the classroom, learn from one another, and learn to share their ideas in a respectful manner.
A final key component of my educational philosophy is the importance of creating a positive and safe learning environment. I firmly believe that students learn best when they feel encouraged, supported, and safe. It is through building a strong relationships with my students, maintaining clear academic and behavior expectations, and fostering a strong sense of community that I aim to create a warm and inviting classroom. I believe that when students feel safe in their learning environments, they feel more comfortable expressing themselves and taking risks. Encouraging both creativity and curiosity helps my students to develop a larger lover for learning that extends beyond the walls of my classroom.
My educational philosophy is centered on the idea that all students are capable of success when they are provided with meaningful support, high expectations, and engaging and exciting learning opportunities. It is through the combination of student centered learning, strong academic standards, hands-on learning opportunities, and a positive classroom environment that I strive to support my students as they grow academically, emotionally, and socially. My goal as an educator is to inspire within my students a lifelong love of learning that extends past the classroom and to help them reach their fullest potential.

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