An Introduction

Who Am I?

Teaching ELA | (c) 2025

My name is Mr. Brewer. I am in the final phase of student teaching at ALMS. By the end of May, I will have earned my single-subject teaching credentials in English. I have a passion for education and for students, and becoming a teacher is a lifelong dream finally coming true after twenty years.

Twenty Years?!

Yes. The journey to becoming a teacher has taken twenty years to complete. I attended the College of the Sequoias in 2002. Growing up in a financially unstable environment, I had to drop out in 2003 when I could no longer bear the cost of continuing my education. I enlisted in the United States Navy in 2004 and retired in 2019 due to a medical injury.

I returned to college with my education benefits and earned three Associate of Arts degrees in English, Elementary Teacher Prep, and Liberal Arts in 2021 at College of the Sequoias. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Fresno Pacific University in 2023, where I am completing a Single Subject Teacher Credentialing program under the guidance of seasoned professionals.

Philosophy of Education

Education can equip students with the tools to critically and compassionately engage with and transform the world they are destined to inherit. As a teacher, I am a facilitator, facilitating student learning through personalized guidance and high expectations. Students should be active participants in the learning experience, investing in themselves and developing transferable skills that are relevant and applicable long after they leave my classroom.

Both curriculum and instruction should be relevant and challenging. They should lead toward inquiry and research rather than fast answers. This requires fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment that reflects the learning community and cultivates meaningful engagement and sophisticated thinking.

Teaching is a transformative act of love and a call to redemptive service. It is commitment and investment in students and communities. It is founded in high standards, responsive pedagogy, and the belief that all my students can succeed.

Purpose

This website was designed as a digital portfolio showcasing the things I learned during my Single Subject Methods: English (EDUC 696) course. In short, this is the signature assignment.

However, it doesn't end here. I purchased this domain, which will be mine for a long time. I will continue to use this site to reflect on my journey as an educator, document my growth, and share my experiences with others.