One of my main goals as a teacher is to awaken the students’ curiosity for learning, to feel accepted, and, more importantly, to believe in themselves. I will do this by creating individualized plans that will follow along with the curriculum and the students’ goals. The plans will allow each student to learn at a comfortable pace based on their interests and their abilities. I want to spark curiosity and creativity through my lessons. I will have hands-on activities that will allow the students to create and learn simultaneously; I believe that learning is done by doing. Creating activities and lesson plans that will be authentic and meaningful for my students will allow them to see and understand that learning can be fun and enjoyable. Adapting and meeting some students’ needs, lessons, and activities will change and evolve. I will also create clear expectations and procedures paired with natural consequences that will be in place from the first day of school.
Not only do I want my students to enjoy learning, but I want to help them discover themselves while learning. I hope students will learn to appreciate who they are and own their uniqueness. I want my students to feel comfortable in their skin, believe in their abilities, and see past their disabilities. I strive to be that teacher that students can talk to and trust and know that I will not judge them but encourage them. I’m a very positive, patient, and passionate person with a lot to give, and I will always take those qualities to the classroom.
As Professor George Evans said, “Every student can learn, just not the same day or the same way.” My philosophy follows along those lines.
