Middle School Language Arts Teacher

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in English from Wayne State University with a minor in History
• Master's in the Art of Teaching from Wayne State University

Endorsements

• Provisional Certificate
  • Secondary Education      
  • (6-12) English | (6-12 History
• Advanced Catechetical Certification from the Archdiocese of Detroit

Teaching Experience

• St. Anne Catholic School 2014-2016
• St. Mary Catholic School 2016-Present

Personal Statement

I believe all children are born with a love of reading. It is my job to nurture that love and connect students with stories that will broaden their perspective on the world. I also want them to understand that writing skills are a key component to their continued success in the future. If we are not effective communicators, our ideas cannot be conveyed to others in a clear and successful manner. We all have a need to be heard and understood, and I hope to give my students the tools they need to make sure others hear what they have to say.  

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I am pleased to be the Middle School Language Arts teacher.
 
Our Literature class will have a strong focus on reading and responding to what we have read.  There will be a combination of student-chosen books and teacher-chosen material. Book choices will be based on student interest as well as individual student needs.  Grades will be based heavily on student projects and writing.
 
All English sections will be single-grade classes. Students will focus on grammar, mechanics, and writing.
 
I look forward to getting to know all of you throughout the course of the year.
 
bdecoster@st-mary.org