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Professional statements are commonly requested when applying for scholarships and graduate/professional schools. They may also be requested for certain types of jobs, such as competitive teaching and research appointments in education, or for internship applications.\nA professional goals statement is designed to communicate five things:\nWriting abilities – grammar, creativity, organization, etc.\nConnections – between past education/experience and future goals.\nPhilosophy – How you plan to make an impact in the field of education?\nUniqueness – What makes you unique? How you will add the diversity of a program and school?\nHow can you be an asset?\nWhat makes a statement compelling?\nKnowing your strengths – Begin by looking at your achievements and good experiences for evidence of your strengths. Ask those you know best for their thoughts.\nKnowing your audience – This statement will be read by teachers and school administrators who you hope to work with.\nMaking a good case for the “match” – Why is the teaching profession a good fit for you? How are you going to be a good fit for the school or district?\nTelling a story that demonstrates your strengths with examples – Avoid writing a first-person essay and using words such as “I” or “I want”. Use unique examples that set you a part from others and show your ability to contribute as an educator.\nYour visions and beliefs about primary/secondary education – You could write about learning and teaching styles or reflect on key policies relevant to the age range you want to teach.\nOther related educational experience – This may include previous work experience, training activities, etc.\nOther related skills and interests – Give details about yourself that help a school to know more about you as a person (i.e. book club, youth summer camps, study abroad, etc.)\nHow do I get started?\nMap out a timetable for yourself.\nIdentify your strengths.\nAsk yourself some hard questions (and write out your answers, it’ll help when you go to write your paper):\nIntellectual influences – who has influenced you? Was it a professor/teacher, a book, an article? What is the single most important concept you have learned in your studies?\nEncouragement – Recall and write out the encouragements given to you by a professor, teacher, or other influential persons in your life.\nTurning points – Where were you and what were you doing when you decided to go in this particular direction? What influenced you to make the decision to become a teacher?\nExperiences – List all volunteer, travel, family, educational and life experiences that inspired you to choose this career.\nAcademics – How have you prepared yourself to succeed?\nSkills – What skills have you honed through the experiential and educational choices you have made?\nPersonal attributes – What personal attributes make you particularly likely to succeed?\nWhat are some basic tips for writing a professional goals statement?\nContent\nBe concrete and specific, your examples should demonstrate your strengths and the reasons for why you are a good “match”.\nDo not exaggerate or make things up.\nYour writing should be centered on one common theme or thesis. Too many different ideas can become confusing.\nExpression\nWrite in the active voice.\nDo not use words you wouldn’t normally use – Be yourself.\nBe clear and concise. Do not include sentences that are unclear or not necessary just to fill space.\nTry not to repeat an idea too many times (mapping out your writing will help with this!)\nDon’t write an autobiography, market yourself but do not tell your life story.\nSome humor can be appropriate but be cautious when making jokes in your statement.\nOrganization\nFollow the given direc","cbCair6eIBeJCTbX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCair6eIBeJCTbX","docx",25517,"English","# What is a professional goals statement?\n## What it is designed to communicate\n# What makes a statement compelling?\n## Knowing your strengths\n## Knowing your audience\n## Making a case for the “match”\n# How do I get started?\n## Questions to answer while drafting\n# What are some basic tips for writing?\n## Content\n## Expression\n## Organization\n## Editing\n# Examples of Statements","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of a professional goals statement?\",\"answer\":\"It presents a writing sample describing your strengths, reasons for choosing your field, research interests, objectives, and how you can contribute during student teaching. 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