My name is Tara Hicks, and as a new teacher, I am always learning something new and innovative each day as to how I can better support the students I teach. As each individual learner has unique ways of learning, I have, and will continue to strive to meet the needs of children with diverse abilities.
I have had the fortunate opportunity to live and work in a remote northern community in Yukon, and it was there that I realized my true dream was to become a teacher. I knew the school I would be working in would be somewhat of a challenge I had never really been faced with, but I yearned to help the children succeed, despite the challenges culturally, behavioural and ability-wise. The greatest reward in my career so far is being able to experience success in a classroom with a student having difficulty meeting learning outcomes. I hope EDPD 584: Assistive Technology helps provide me with resources and knowledge to be able to help me support my future students.
I have had the fortunate opportunity to live and work in a remote northern community in Yukon, and it was there that I realized my true dream was to become a teacher. I knew the school I would be working in would be somewhat of a challenge I had never really been faced with, but I yearned to help the children succeed, despite the challenges culturally, behavioural and ability-wise. The greatest reward in my career so far is being able to experience success in a classroom with a student having difficulty meeting learning outcomes. I hope EDPD 584: Assistive Technology helps provide me with resources and knowledge to be able to help me support my future students.