Introduction

My name is Emily Ramos and I am from Wilbraham Massachusetts. I am a Developmental Psychology and Elementary Education major at Wheelock College. Four year ago, I chose to come to Wheelock because of the small class sizes, the location, and to improve the lives of children and families. During my time at Wheelock I have learned a lot about myself as a learner, an educator and a person. In the past four years I was was part of the dance team X-Clusive , danced through the Colleges of the Fenway, was an Admissions Ambassador, and Vice President of my Class Council. My sophomore year, I also was a math study group leader. I also served as a Jumpstart corps member at Crispus Attucks Children Center in Dorchester.
During my time at Wheelock, I had two fantastic student teaching experiences. My prepracticum was at The Manning School in Jamaica Plain with a fourth grade classroom of 28 students. My practicum was at Graham and Parks in Cambridge with second grade in a classroom of 15 students. I had two different supervisors for my practicum sites who both offered incredible support and guidance. I am honored to have worked in two different districts with such supportive teachers.

Through these experiences, I have developed the following believes about education.

• I believe that good teachers understand all subject area they will be teaching.
• I believe teachers need to understand the whole child.
• I believe all students should have the same opportunities to learn in the classroom.
• I believe teachers are also mentors. 

These are just a few of my beliefs as an educator. Throughout my portfolio I will go in depth about these beliefs and others.