• becoming a professional

There are many different aspects and requirements of teaching, form providing good and correct information, to delivering that information in an effective way, to providing a safe environment for students to learn in.

While I am still studying at university and getting my professional qualifications, I have also had some past experience and qualification that I believe would add to my professional and personal qualifications.

• Providing good information:
  My studies at university are adding to my knowledge of subject content, and I would hope to keep this knowledge up to date with ongoing in-services and study once I have finished my degree.

• Delivering information effectively:
  This again is something I hope to improve on with further study and practical experience, from my practicum so far I have received some encouraging and useful feedback in regards to my delivery. I have also done a TAFE course in mentoring I believe may be of some use, also a course in managing quality control in a work situation, I attended a World Vision Leadership Conference, and I also participated in a short course in public speaking. I have also done a certificate 2 in hairdressing which covered customer service and some business running skills.

• Providing a safe environment for students.
  Maintaining a balance of caring and appropriate relationships with students is a central part of the professional practice of a teacher. I did my first aid certificate 3 years ago and while it is now out of date I think it still gave me some useful knowledge. I have recently done a child protection course which is specifically aimed a teachers.