Educators value and care for all students and act in their best interests.
Educators are responsible for fostering the emotional, esthetic, intellectual, physical, social and vocational development of students. They are responsible for the emotional and physical safety of students. Educators treat students with respect and dignity. Educators respect the diversity in their classrooms, schools and communities. Educators have a privileged position of power and trust. They respect confidentiality unless disclosure is required by law. Educators do not abuse or exploit students or minors for personal, sexual, ideological, material or other advantage.

I exhibit this standard because I am an empathetic person who has learned skills necessary for the ability to consider the diversity of others as well as understanding confidentiality. In high school I took a peer counseling class where I learned how to counsel others, open up about my feelings and create a greater understanding of personal differences. I feel I have developed a more nurturing spirit on how to help others and learning about what to say and when it is appropriate to do so.

Educators are role models who act ethically and honestly.
Educators act with integrity, maintaining the dignity and credibility of the profession. They understand that their individual conduct contributes to the perception of the profession as a whole. Educators are accountable for their conduct while on duty, as well as off duty, where that conduct has an effect on the education system. Educators have an understanding of the education system in BC and the law as it relates to their duties.

I believe I fit this standard because I act ethically and in a profession manner. Whether I'm on the job or in the classroom I act maturely while considering my students. I know the duties of a teacher and how I should act as a teacher whether I am in the school or out in the real world.

Educators understand and apply knowledge of student growth and development.
Educators are knowledgeable about how children develop as learners and as social beings, and demonstrate an understanding of individual learning differences and special needs. This knowledge is used to assist educators in making decisions about curriculum, instruction, assessment and classroom management.

I have a strong understanding of personal differences. Since a young age I have worked and lived amongst people with difference special needs. I understand they do not learn at the same pace or in the same way as other students.  I take into consideration the variety of students I will be working with and know that each individual will learn differently.