I have been a third and fourth grade teacher at a small catholic school for 27 years. A combined classroom teacher is required to be able to adjust to a wide range of ability each day. I feel that this has provided me with great knowledge in identifying the needs of individual students. I feel that each child is unique and an environment that builds self-confidence and self-worth must be present before learning will be effective. Children also learn in their own way, so it is important that.