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Every child is unique and comes from different backgrounds and has different experiences. Therefore, I believe it is imperative to provide a secure and stimulating atmosphere where children will be able to thrive and mature physically, mentally, socially, and intellectually. My goal is to show students what they are capable of doing and to reach their fullest potential while taking risks and learning new things. It is important for the teacher to perform scaffolding while allowing the students to be responsible for their own learning. As an educator, I wish to instill a love of learning in my students. I strive to be prepared and be a qualified teacher with the capabilities to begin making a difference in a child's life from day one. In order to become that effective teacher, I must collaborate ethically and effectively with others, seek out informational, technological, and collegial resources, and understand what affects learning and appropriate teaching strategies.