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  • Continue to build my personal library to include unique and meaningful stories for students

Professional Growth Goals

  •  Attend professional development opportunities to help further my understanding of how to incorporate more technology into the classroom 



  • Work towards obtaining my Masters with a focus in Physical Education



Ms. Underwood

 

My name is Ms. Underwood and I am a recent graduate from the University of British Columbia Bachelor of Education program. Previous to entering the program, I had been working in community centres for the past ten years in child care programs and as a sports, science, and art instructor. I worked with children ages 3-13 years of age.

 

My teaching philosophy is built on the idea of a classroom being a community composed of unique individuals. For a more detailed understanding of my teaching philosophy please see "My Teacher Philosophy" which also outlines my goals as an educator and my pedagogical approach.

 

I love being active through sports, jogging, yoga, and hiking; I played fast-pitch softball from age 6-21. I love to travel and have visited 18 different countries and have also driven across Canada. I learned to play the piano at a young age and continue to enjoy playing. I am an avid baker, gardener, and “DIY-er”.  I also have a pet dog named Shadow.

 

Helping children to grow in all areas of development (social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional) is a privilege that comes with teaching; I feel very lucky to be part of the education profession. 



 

My Journey to Becoming a Teahcer

When I was in elementary school, a friend and I used to play school where we would pretend to be teaching math.  I didn't realize at the time but  this was the first indication that I wanted to be a teacher.

 

At the age of 16, I started working with children as a volunteer for Summer Daycamp Programs.  After my first summer I knew that this field of work was something that I wanted to pursue further.  I continued to work in child care for ten years and with each passing year I learned valuable skills and I also learned about myself.  When I entered the BEd program at UBC I knew I had made the right decision; I could see in myself the passion that I had for this profession and the joy that it brings me.  

 

I feel very fortunate to be able to work in a field that is so rewarding.  I know that I will continue to grow and develop as an educator and look forward to all the experiences to come.

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