Autobiography

My name is Mr. Carter and I am currently in my pre-service year at Brock in the Concurrent Bachelor of Science Integrated Studies (Honours), Bachelor of Education Junior/Intermediate program. In addition, I have obtained a teachable in mathematics.

Over the years, I have had many exciting and rewarding experiences working with children of all ages. For eight years, I have been employed with the City of St. Catharines Aquatics Division as a camp counselor, lifeguard, swimming lesson instructor, and as an aquatic supervisor.
Throughout those years, I have developed a strong work ethic and professional attitude. I have been required to deal with a high degree of stress and responsibility as well as continual public relation situations. I have had to make daily and long term lesson plans, write midterms and final report cards, and complete staff evaluations. For three years I have been a tutor in the classroom at St.Gabriel Lalement School and also organized and taught an after-school tutors program. I have had the opportunity to assist teachers and students and experience first hand what it means to be a teacher in the classroom.

I have been raised in a Roman Catholic Family and attended Catholic elementary and secondary schools. I am a member of St.Thomas Aquinas Church community and I attend mass regularly. For ten years, I was an alter server and assisted in training new servers. Currently I am a Eucharistic Minister and help out with social committee events.

Throughout my educational career, I have taken my academics seriously and strived for my best. I achieved honour role in all four years of secondary school at Denis Morris High School, and for my third year at Brock. I believe that a balance between academics and extra circular activity is necessary in sustaining a positive learning community. I participated on several elementary school sports teams including soccer and basketball, as well as competitive swimming in high school with the experience of going to OFSAA in my grade eleventh year.
Outside of school I am active in the community. I participate in the Breast Cancer Runs, I donate blood regularly at Canadian Blood Services and have played competitive soccer for over 10 years. I understand the importance of team work and being a team player.

Throughout my post-secondary education, I have had the opportunity to take several educational and child development related classes. I believe that it is essential for a teacher to be grounded in their pedagogical beliefs before they can teach others. In my pre-service year I hope to explore, develop, and reflect on my personal philosophy of education. As a teacher, I want to create an inclusive classroom that fosters critical thinking, reflection, and authentic learning. As a part of a lifelong learning community, I hope to gain the most from my experiences in the classroom and through practice teaching which will help me to become a successful teacher and role model to my students.