English Teacher
About MeMy name is Emily DeHut. I grew up in the Oconto area in which I lived in the country on a farm. I went to high school in Oconto as well. I was involved with many extracurricular activities while in high school. I graduated high school with honors. I then went on to attend the University of Wisconsin-- Green Bay. At first I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my career. But then I was involved in the Phuture Phoenix Program in college which helped me decide to be a teacher. I really enjoyed working with the students in the Green Bay school district. I tutored students in a Spanish classroom and in a reading classroom. I realized that this is something I would really enjoy. I then applied to the Education Program and have worked my way through the program in many different schools. I’ve had many different experiences that have helped grow as an educator. I then graduated from UW-Green Bay with honors in English Education in December 2015. In my free time I like to read. I also like running and gardening. I love animals. I have two cats that keep me company. Their names are Reeses and Pieces. They were both rescued and adopted from the Oconto Humane Society. I am very excited to start my career at Saint Thomas Aquinas Academy.
|
My Teaching Philosophy
I understand that subject of English and literature is not concrete. There can be many interpretations to a poem, short story, or a novel. My teaching philosophy reflects this idea of English being an abstract subject. Each student needs to learn how to think for themselves and come to conclusions about a text on their own. Literature can help students learn to think for themselves while evaluating and interpreting a text. Each student brings to the classroom different ideas, experiences, and backgrounds when reading a text. Because of this, each student can interpret a text in different ways. This is good because it brings diversity into the classroom. Writers mean many different things when composing a work; not one idea is correct. I will encourage many different interpretations of a text in my classroom. I also understand that students think in different ways. This means that not just one type of learning is sufficient for all students. I will use Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences in my classroom. With my lessons, I will include many different types of learning such as Spatial intelligence, Kinesthetic intelligence, Musical intelligence, Interpersonal intelligence, Intrapersonal intelligence, Naturalistic intelligence, Logical intelligence, and Existentialist Intelligence to keep students engaged in learning. Because of the different learning styles, I understand as a teacher it is my job to provide the students with the tools through some lectures, but it is their job to learn independently as well. I can achieve independent learning in the classroom through the use of projects to have students explore and gain knowledge on their own.
Faith Integration
I believe that faith integration in the classroom is very important. I believe that each student is has the opportunity to grow in the classroom and also in their faith with God. In my classroom I will include many different aspects of faith integration with my lesson plans. A good start to the class can include bellwork with a thought provoking question or journal entry prompt about God or The Bible. Throughout the year I will continue to work with bringing different and new ideas into my classroom with faith.