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Logan

Bachelors, History State Certified Teacher

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

About Me

One of my favorite teachers when I was in high school was a history teacher that I had my sophomore year. He wasn't afraid to be goofy, he was able to gain the respect of his students, and he made history interesting by relating it to his students lives. He is what inspired me to become a social studies teacher. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a major in History and a degree in Secondary Education. I am a nerd for history and social studies in general, and I take every opportunity that I can to learn as much as I can about any topic that interests me. My favorite part about teachings is building a positive rapport with my students because it helps me relate material to their lives and builds a strong level of respect between the teacher and the student. I tutor many different subjects in social studies, such as Social Studies (broad field), US History, and Geography. I also tutor other subjects such as English and Writing. To me, it is so important to have fun while learning. If a student does not have fun or make their learning interesting, it become rote and mechanical. I try my hardest to get to know my students and build a rapport with them in order to relate the material to their own lives, which makes it more meaningful to them. Building a rapport with a student also helps them become comfortable in a setting. It is vital that a student feel comfortable in their education environment because when a student feels comfortable they will be more inclined to be engaged in learning and express their interests. I love sports, especially Lacrosse, Football, and Baseball. I have a very adventurous attitude, so I enjoy saltwater fishing, longboarding, surfing, hiking, kayaking and anything outdoors. I am also very musical, and I play the electric bass and the ever popular ukulele.

Education & Certifications

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Bachelors, History State Certified Teacher

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Bachelors, History

Q&A with Logan

Student wellbeing, motivation, and achievement are at the forefront of my teaching, and the three are interrelated. A student should always feel safe and comfortable in a learning atmosphere. The teacher should make known the rules and expectations, so that all students should know what is expected of them and how they are expected to behave. "Respect for oneself and others," is always a rule in my classroom. When this is achieved, students will not only feel safe, they will feel comfortable in engaging in class, and most importantly, being themselves. When a student can express their self, they are more likely to be positively motivated to engage in activities. Students also become more motivated to engage in material when the material becomes relevant to their own lives. Not only does this method help them relate to the topic, but also it helps them see the material through their own lens as they relate the material to their own personal experiences, making it more meaningful to them and helping them to make connections. Engaging in meaningful learning and making these connections paves a smooth path for higher order thinking and increasing student achievement. Higher order thinking is an essential skill for daily life. By setting up student achievement goals, and building higher order thinking skills, students will have the necessary skills to be successful in life. In my teaching experience, it is imperative to use different activities and styles of questions to access different modes of learning for each student. Not all students learn the same way, so teaching with visual, auditory, kinesthetic activities is a must.