Taylor Park

My teaching career objective is to be able to guide children to grow up to be stable, productive citizens who honor their country, their families, and themselves with education. I want to foster the enjoyment of learning in a positive and safe environment, challenging students to reach their maximum potential. My chosen field is to be an elementary school teacher. Elementary school is a formative time for children to develop a strong foundation and be guided on the right path to building happy, productive lives. I was compelled to apply to Valley Christian School because I love that this school offers rigorous academics with authentic Christian education.

To become a hard-working individual, I observed my family and friends working hard to reach their goals, doing whatever was necessary. I noted their passion and determination. Once I realized my passion was to teach, I found the strength to pursue that goal. I have worked hard to make my dream come to life so that I can have a positive impact on children.  
Having grown up as a Korean, I have lived in a multicultural environment and experienced the bias of many people. As a result, I have learned the value of diversity in our schools and communities. Bias can strangle progress; can impede the success of many bright, competent people; and can be dangerous to the lives of many who suffer the bias of race, creed, or culture.

I have done well academically in the teaching program and will continue that pattern of working diligently as a teacher should I be offered a position. I am confident that I would make a desirable teacher at a private school and meet its stringent teaching performance and leadership standards as a graduate of the teaching program with a Master's Degree.

Student Teaching (Synergy Academy & Monte Vista Elementary)

St. Emydius School (1st-Grade Teacher)

St. Brendan School (3rd-Grade Teacher)

University of La Verne (BA in Educational Studies)

Pepperdine University (MA in Teaching)