We’re excited to spotlight Sarah Levinson, who finds joy in seeing students grasp concepts, grow socially, and build confidence.
Q: How has your KDP community helped you thrive in the classroom?
A: KDP has helped me thrive by reading the stories that other people have shared in their experiences and what they did inside their classroom. Also looking at the resources that are provided really goes a long way for me.
Q: What inspires you to teach?
A: What inspires me to teach is seeing when the students understand the concepts of different subjects suddenly connect to them and they are able to express their understanding with deep comprehensive knowledge of those subjects in their own words.
I also love teaching students and seeing them grow developmentally and socially. I see this when certain students require further assistance with adult supervision, and they are able to master socializing with their own peers in a positive way than when they first did. I have seen many students change after Christmas breaks or summertime and they return to the new school year as a whole new person. It is a total transformation from working with them during the school year to the next. It feels great to know that I was a part of that social emotional coaching and that they worked on those skills during the summer.
I also love teaching and connecting with students in a personal way that is tailored to their learning and who they are as individuals. I love seeing them connect with their peers or classmates and sharing their experiences with each other as well with me.
Q: Outside the classroom, what hobbies or interests do you enjoy?
A: Going to the University of Washington football games, basketball games and going to hang out with friends. I also love reading books when I find the right one.
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