Philosophy

    Although there are still many educational experiences ahead of me that will shape my views and goals as a teacher, I have already begun to develop my own personal teaching philosophy.

    I want to be respected for my intelligence and humor.  I hope to provide an environment in which the students feel relaxed while maintaining a high degree of learning.  I will be organized and creative with my lessons.  Organization will keep the class under control and creativity will keep the students attentive.  I will also allow the students’ needs to influence and structure my lessons.  If I don’t feel the students have fully grasped a concept, I will reassess my teaching techniques and form my next lessons to better express the information. 

    I want my students to know that I am always available for them to discuss schoolwork or personal problems.  Some my best teachers were always in their classrooms before school, during lunch, and after school to assist their students with problems on their homework or to further explain the lessons.  I was grateful for this easy availability when I didn’t understand the assignments and often took advantage of it.  I will always have the same availability for my students. 

    As a teacher, I want my students to not only thoroughly absorb the information I give them but to develop a strong desire for education.  I want my students to truly enjoy learning new things and understand the value of a good education.  My efforts will be vital to their education; but I hope to teach my students that they are also responsible for the extent of their learning.  I believe students can accomplish great things despite any obstacle in their way.