Noyce Scholar Profile
Ashley Baker
Undergraduate major or graduate field of study: Mathematics
Subject area(s) and grade level teaching focus: Mathematics, grades 9-12
Category of scholarship/fellowship:
Noyce Scholar
Name of Noyce institution:
University of North Carolina Wilmington STAR Program
Current academic or teaching status:
Senior
School and school district:
Isaac Bear Early College High School
Background:
I have observed at several different schools and tutored at a few. I have also done several mini lessons at various schools. I will be doing more field experience in fall 2011 and student teaching in the spring. I look forward to the rewarding experiences that I will encounter during my senior year of college.
Why do you want to teach:
I love helping students understand math! It is so rewarding to me to help students succeed in school.
Describe a memorable teaching experience:
My most memorable teaching experience happened when I was a senior in high school. I was asked to tutor a fifth grader in math. He was really struggling in the subject! I worked with him every day for the last two months of the school year. His average went from a D to a B! It was the most rewarding experience that I had ever had! I was not sure what I wanted to pursue in college; however, after this experience, it was obvious to me!
What does the Noyce program mean to you:
The Noyce programs has meant so much to me! I am so thankful to be apart of this program, and I look forward to working with this team!
