OOC Section
What's your Minecraft Username?: sharkchompr
What's your Discord username?: sharkchomper
What's your Time Zone?: EST
Provide any link(s) to previous applications:
What are your current roles on the server?:
My current roles on the server vary between my accounts.
Sharkvirite:
[Officer]Kael Vireaux
[Fish][Grade-12][Grade-10]
Ryvvien:
[HS-Track][Grade-10] Aaron Thatcher
[Grade-10]
Sharkchompr:
[Grade-12][Grade-11][Grade-8][Bear][Cat][Dog]
Why are Teachers so important to SchoolRP?:
Teachers are the very reason why a School roleplay can really be school. OOCly, teachers are there to help guide students and help them learn information regarding their subject. ICly, teachers do that exact same thing - teaching students and helping them learn information. Teachers are the very boundary for the high-school part of the roleplay, as a majority of the playerbase averages Grade 12. Teachers allow a Minecraft roleplay server to become more authentic. Without the help of teachers, SRP would lose the 'school' aspect, which falls into the name.
Do you acknowledge that if you are inactive you may lose your role?: Yes
Do you agree to undergo teacher training if your application is successful?: Yes
In-Character Section
What's your character's full name?:
The unknown male would place his resume down on the desk, sliding it toward the interviewer. He placed his hand out, offering a firm handshake. “My name is Lucien Knight. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
What is your character's nationality?:
“I am from the United States.”
What is your preferred subject to teach?:
Science (Biology)
Describe your character:
Lucien has an appearance that is unkempt yet refined, a paradox that makes the male stand out. His hair, which is naturally dark in its roots, is streaked with different, colorful hues of blonde and red, creating an impression of a koi fish and flickering embers in coal. It falls in uneven layers, giving him an untamed look undermined by delivery. His eyes, a paler green, tend to pierce through rather than look. His gaze often gets mistaken for him reading beyond the surface. He's taller, with a lean build. He isn't bulky, and he moves with quietness. His posture always appears composed and deliberate.
His style? Practical in itself. He avoids highly saturated displays but puts subtle details into each of his outfits. He prefers muted tones, ones that could be listed as: charcoal, beige, navy, and many other colors among those lines. He is always seen with his wedding band on his finger. He doesn't attempt to impress through flashiness, but there is purpose in how he presents himself to the outside world. Even when he is in a casual outfit, he carries an aura of someone who belongs in a classroom and a library, someone rooted in both knowledge and introspection.
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One big factor that makes Lucien different is his appearance in itself. His hair purposefully stands out compared to others. He is unique in his way of approaching teaching and even life. It isn't standard 'tradition.' Instead of instructing, he provokes thought. He isn't afraid to challenge his students or colleagues with different questions. He thrives on drawing connections between his classroom and the world around him. He is different from many educators in the sense that he doesn't want his students to just "pass," but rather to understand themselves better through learning.
Another element to him is the balance that he maintains. He is both empathetic and unyielding. He can be gentle when someone around him is vulnerable, as well as unflinching when someone needs correction. He doesn't have loud intelligence; rather reveals itself naturally in his conversations and decisions that get made. In a social sense, Lucien stands apart because he appears mysterious. He doesn't overshare about his personal life, as he is quiet in his nature. He is unpredictable, which is a part of his very charm.
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Lucien Knight is a man who can be defined by a rare combination of composure, intellection, and quiet intensity. He carries himself in a calm that is unshakeable, rarely making impulsive decisions or reactions. In conversations, he would rather listen than speak, speaking carefully and clearly. When he speaks, his words seem to have some form of authority. One of his highlighted traits would be his meticulous organizational skills. He thrives on structure and his routine, recording everything in both his phone and his planner. His organization allows him to have clarity and focus, as everything is written down to allow for nothing but chance. He is observant and perceptive, as he notices smaller details that people would normally overlook. His awareness makes him have a keen sense of awareness, and makes him a good mentor and guide. He holds high standards for himself and others, expecting effort, accountability, and respect. He doesn't punish failures harshly; instead, he addresses them with patience and guidance. Beaneath his exterior lies subtle and dry wit, which surfaces in thought-provoking, sharp remarks. It makes his strictness approachable and occasionally catches his students off guard.
When discussing subjects he enjoys or defending those he cares about, Lucien’s intensity shines through deliberately. On the rare occasions, his criticism comes off as incisive, leaving a longer-lasting impression rather than a louder one. He is loyal and protective to those around him. This loyalty is built upon his long dreams of starting a family, and his care and commitment are fundamental. Independent in his own nature, Lucien is comfortable working alone, yet he appreciates collaboration when he deems it meaningful. He doesn’t seek social interactions outside his loved ones unless they are necessary. He does thrive when exchanging ideas with those who share his dedication.
What is your character's outlook on students and co-workers?:
He views all his students as individuals who are in their own process of becoming themself. He knows and understands that all students learn at different paces and ways. He adapts his way of teaching to guide them, as he views them as people rather than learners. To his own, he doesn't deem mistakes as failures, rather opportunities to grow within themself. He has a small tolerance for individuals who dismiss their education and tries to protect the students who try, despite their struggles. He believes in people's own accountability and independence, as he pushes students to look for an answer, rather than feeding them pointless information on a spoon. Overall, he appreciates students' creativity and curiosity, and he’ll often encourage students to pursue their questions outside of the classroom. Above all, Lucien wants to see his students realize their own potential. He treats them with a gentle balance of seriousness and encouragement. While he reminds students that their grades matter, he also mentions that their ability to think and adapt is just as important.
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Lucien approaches his fellow colleagues with measured respect. He understands that his coworkers have their own style of teaching. And while he may not agree with all of the methods presented to him, he values those who show their genuine dedication. He isn’t someone who seeks out gossip or pointless banter within the staff room. He would rather have meaningful discussions that talk about life within the school. He admires the workers who see beyond what their subject is, and the ones who genuinely connect with their students. However, he has little patience for those who treat their job as a chore rather than a vocation they took. In his view, mediocrity does not belong in a role that influences the minds of a younger generation. While he doesn’t cause conflict, he isn’t afraid to voice his concerns when a student’s welfare is being neglected. Despite his occasional bluntness, Lucien values collaboration. If he sees someone teaching with pure passion, he is extremely quick to support their efforts. - Whether it’s helping with projects, co-hosting classes, or simply exchanging ideas, his respect is earned, not given.
What is your character's motivation for teaching?:
Knight believes that being a teacher is one of the very few professions that allow an individual to influence the world on a genuine level. His motivation stems from a singular idea that every student he gets to teach has the potential to create ripples far beyond the confines of his classroom walls. To him, education isn’t just about passing on his knowledge to students; it’s about helping his students think on their own. Part of his motivation and drive comes from his own experiences. Lucien didn’t always have mentors who saw his potential, and that absence seemed to shape a new purpose within him. He wants his students to feel understood, to know that learning isn’t something that should make them feel locked in a cage. Teaching gives Knight a sense of balance in his life. It fulfills his structured and organized nature, allowing room for creativity and connection. He teaches because he wants to leave something behind, something students can look back on.
Roleplay Scenarios
A student in class is struggling to understand the content, what would your character do?:
Knight would first find out where the student is faltering, whether it’s a lack of comprehension, confidence, or even a lack of focus, and then adjust his approach accordingly. He believes that every one of his students learns differently, and sometimes he needs to switch his perspective to make things click. He would rephrase his lesson step-by-step, ensuring the student understands why something works, not just how it does. He would also try to check in with them after class had ended. Lucien understands that some students struggle in silence out of embarrassment. He would offer private, non-judgmental tutoring to help them understand. He’d remind the student that their struggling doesn't make them incapable. He knows that struggling makes them human and that they can overcome that struggle, as that’s a single part of education. His approach is compassionate, yet firm. He won’t hand students all the answers, but he’ll always give them tools and encouragement to find themselves in his class. His goal isn’t perfection, it’s understanding and growth.
A student is continuously being disruptive in class, talking out of turn, and making jokes with classmates. What would your character do?:
Knight believes that discipline should never come from someone’s ego, instead from the intent to teach accountability and respect. His first action is to give the student a quiet warning, not embarrassing them, but to give them a chance to correct their wrongful behavior. His tone would be controlled, and he would even allow for enough weight to make the students realize they mean what they say. If this behavior continued, he would address it more directly. He would likely say something firm, reminding the students that their behavior isn’t disrespectful to him and his classmates, who are trying to learn. He would clarify that humor and personality are welcome, but in a time and place. After the class had finished, he would talk with the student privately. Rather than lecturing and yelling, he would try to understand why they’re acting out. Once he finally understands the cause of it, he will try to redirect their energy to something more productive. Lucien’s goal wouldn’t be punishment, but to teach a sense of self-awareness. He believes discipline is effective when it is paired with understanding.
Provide at least 2 interactive class ideas related to your preferred subject:
1. Design a Marine Reserve
Students get into smaller groups to design their own Marine Protected Area. Using a box of materials provided, such as paper, chalk, tape, etc, each group of students would decide numerous things;
- Which habitats and/or species they want to protect
- How large will the reserve be
- What activities are allowed
At the end of the class, I would ask each group to explain their design to me. This would allow my students to be creative, collaborative, and learn about conservation and how to plan it in a way that is interesting to them.
2. Create an Ecosystem
I would have students collect and observe nonliving components of an ecosystem.
The first step would be me asking students a few questions about what today's lesson would be. I would then bring the students outside to the courtyard or the field, and I would hand each student a jar, a spoon, and a book to help them gather different things that deal with ecosystems. I would have them build their ecosystem outside, allowing them to fill up their jars with stuff from the outside world. Once they're finished, I would have students show me their jars. This activity could more so revolve around detailrp responses.
Have you read and understand the Teacher Application Guidance thread? Yes
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