Assignment:
Please submit an essay with a minimum of 500 words on the following:
What is driving your interest in working for Explore Learning? How do you define the work done at Explore Learning and how might you describe the company to another person? Please be sure to elaborate on how you see yourself as a part of the company and specifically the PD department, based on the provided mission statements.
Explore Learning Vision Statement:
A world where all students can become scientists or mathematicians.
Explore Learning Mission Statement:
At Explore Learning, our mission is to provide educators with best-in-class math and science solutions that help students reach their full potential. Our products are designed by teachers, for teachers - they are easy to use, work with any curriculum, and are backed with superior support. And, students love using them!
Professional Development Department Mission Statement:
Our mission as a Professional Development department is to inspire and support educators in their use of Explore Learning technology, maximizing their teaching potential and enhancing the way students experience mathematics and science. We support the company's goals and partner with our clients to build long lasting implementations.
In the Explore Learning Professional Development department:
We place high value on the credibility of our team, ensuring that each person has the academic content knowledge and pedagogical expertise to build the skills and knowledge of learners. We promote a culture of lifelong learning in ourselves and our clients.
We place high value on respect, treating our Explore Learning colleagues and our customers with dignity and sensitivity, valuing the contributions of all.
We place a high value on ingenuity in the development and delivery of our services. We view changes in the field of education as opportunities to exercise our curiosity and creativity while developing solutions.
We place high value on integrity by upholding the principles of honesty, professionalism and sincerity even in challenging situations. We realize that the relationships we build and the way we represent ourselves are critical to our success.
We place high value on excellence and strive to be a recognized leader in the education community, acknowledged for quality, worth and support.
We are passionate about empowering teachers to use Explore Learning products to improve student achievement in math and science.
Professional Development Coordinator Promise:
As Explore Learning Professional Development Coordinators (PDCs), we promise to foster a supportive environment through positive communication with our teammates and those we serve.
Realizing our professional potential through collaborative and thoughtful mentorship, we strive to maintain a respectful and equitable culture. Furthermore, we promise exceptional service by consistently refining and upholding transparency in our procedures.
We are committed to assisting the ExploreLearning community, by utilizing our product family to meet their educational goals and needs. All PDCs will advance ExploreLearning's mission to enhance classroom instruction through the integration of our technology in academia.