“Great teachers empathize with kids, respect
them, and believe that each one has something special that can be built upon.”
– Ann Lieberman
Being a teacher in
the 21st century, is much more than simply teaching content
knowledge; it is about creating well-rounded adults. To mold our students into
future leaders, we must fully invest and dedicate our time and our hearts into
our work.
I teach because I
want to advocate for today’s youth who may not be able to speak for themselves.
I encourage learning, while simultaneously serving as a mentor. Students in my
classroom are immersed into a positive and creative environment.
I teach responsibility, communication, and creativity in a judgment-free
environment. I open up my door to anyone who needs me, and will always be
a person who accepts and guides each one of my individual students.
I intend on
continuing to teach with whichever instructional strategies best work for my students. I
am aware that no two students learn the same, and I will dedicate my career to
making sure that I am actively engaging everyone.
I believe in
teaching my students the core STEM disciplines to prepare them for the “real
world.” This will encompass teaching the content (science, technology,
engineering, and math) in a way that is exciting, which will help the students
to recall the information when applicable in everyday life.
I believe in
constantly assessing my students and myself. Understanding what my students
know and what they struggle with, will shape my lessons. After each lesson, I assess myself to see what I can do better to increase student growth. It
is also important to seek the feedback of colleagues to make sure that I am
always teaching as efficiently as possible.
Being a teacher is
a full-time commitment. I put my students first at all times and
continuously search for ways to better myself. If I teach each of my
students that they have something special to be built upon, I have no doubt
that they will succeed.
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