Teaching Philosophy

I became a teacher because I have always enjoyed my time with children and watching them learn both educationally and emotionally. I have had many opportunities of watching children learn and grow over the past few years and recognized the many different ways children are capable of learning and how to foster positive learning experiences. As I have watched children of all ages and backgrounds learn new information truly believe that all students have the capacity to learn and that is the responsibility of the teacher to ensure the children understand the material being taught.

I believe that the main role/objective of a teacher in the classroom is to provide a nurturing and positive learning environment for all the students. I also believe that the teacher is there to "facilitate" a safe and helpful educational environment by providing the necessary tools to help the students reach their full potential. Teachers are more than just role models for their students but also have more influence on children than other people in the community besides caregivers. Teachers are responsible for guiding students in a positive direction in hopes they can be a successful members of society. An effective teacher should be able to relate the topics being taught should be approachable and caring to all his/her students to ensure that the classroom environment feels safe and welcoming.

I believe students learn the best through hands-on, personal experience. Allowing students to explore and make a connection with the material being taught helps students think about more practical and daily uses for what is being taught. I believe fostering an educational environment where the students feel comfortable asking questions is key, because asking questions allow students to explore their own creativity and thoughts. Overall, my goal for students is to learn the educational material being taught throughout the year, but more importantly teaching them studying skills and life skills that they can carry with them throughout their life.