PERSONAL STATEMENT
My name is Siobhan Walsh, and I earned my Elementary Education K-9 certification at the University of Michigan in April 2018 with a concentration in Integrated Science. I have endorsements in Science and English as a Second Language. I’m also currently working on my Math endorsement. My goal in life has always been to make a lasting impression on the people I meet everyday. For me, teaching is about being able to touch the lives of my students in ways that support their social, emotional, and mental development. Through building relationships, creating a safe community, and being purposeful and reflective in planning, it is my mission to spark an enthusiasm for learning in the world. I hope to create the foundation for lifelong learning. These principles of mine helped me formulate a love and passion for teaching.
ABOUT ME
I was born and raised in the great city of Chicago, have attended Chicago Public Schools, and worked for the Chicago Park District for many years. I studied Elementary Education at the University of Michigan. Here, I student taught in culturally and academically diverse settings and grade levels from K-6. I completed my student teaching in Ypsilanti, Michigan in a third grade classroom. I came back to Chicago and taught 4th and 5th grade during the 2018-2019 school year. This school year I will be teaching 6th grade Science and Reading at Waters Elementary. I have had the opportunity to learn and grow so much in my field. Find out more about me by getting in touch.
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
BA, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
2014-2018
I received my Elementary Education Certification with a focus in Integrated Science at U of M. I student taught in second, fifth, and third grade. I was involved in the National Honor Society for education known as Kappa Delta Pi, volunteered as a teacher's assistant for an Anatomy class, participated in undergraduate research, and continued to partake in community service.
What's Being Said About Me
"Siobhan's organization, commitment, dedication, focus, leadership style, caring, and professionalism will no doubt support her in being a very successful teacher."
