Heather Knight

March 2021

Professional Dispositions Statement

In my experience on this journey as an educator, I have learned the importance of

inclusion, diversity, and integrity in the classroom. Every student that an educator interacts with

is an opportunity to make a difference. The Professional Dispositions of Learners states,

“Educators should believe that all students could learn and should set and support realistic

expectations for student success”. I work to embody this daily by creating opportunities for all

learners to meet their academic and social goals in the classroom and beyond.

I am a graduate in Special Education and Elementary Education with a Bachelor of

Science from Grand Canyon University. I have five years of progressively specialized

experience in the special education and elementary setting in positions in reading intervention,

general education, and special education classrooms. I have extensive training and hands-on

experience using multiple crisis intervention processes in order to safely deescalate conflict in

the classroom including conscious discipline and CPI. I am certified in CPI, CPR, and first aid. I

possess a distinct ability to resolve conflict and retain positive relationships in the classroom. I

have been recognized for team-oriented leadership, reliability and resilience, and dedication to

the needs of the students.

 . I am an active member of many local organizations and dedicate my time to helping

children and families in my community. As an educator I believe inclusion, diversity, and

integrity are pillars of my field and I plan to uphold these pillars in the role in the classroom and

in the community. Our role is to facilitate learning and growing for those around us no matter

where we are.

I am a passionate advocate for learners of all abilities and am dedicated to promoting the

needs of all student in general education as well as in a special education setting. Every student is

capable of learning and I will work to help each student that crosses my path.

References

COE. (n/a). Professional Dispositions of Learners. Retrieved from Grand Canyon

University: https://students.gcu.edu/Documents/15GCU0264-COEProDisposition-

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