Teaching Philosophy
I believe that all children are unique and require a welcoming environment in which they can learn and grow. I strive to create a classroom where students feel comfortable asking questions, taking risks, and expressing themselves freely. I believe that it is vital in a student’s education to foster a sense of community in the classroom, where they feel respected and valued.
Why I Teach
I teach because I have a passion for education and I want to promote being a lifelong learner to my students. I believe that all students have the potential to succeed, and I am committed to helping them reach their full potential. I strive to create a classroom environment where students feel safe to make mistakes and learn from them.
I believe that mistakes are an essential part of the learning process. When students make mistakes, it gives them an opportunity to reflect on their learning and identify areas where they need to improve. I encourage my students to take risks and try new things, even if they are afraid of making mistakes. I want them to know that it is okay to make mistakes as long as they learn from them.
What I Teach
Along with teaching the standard curriculum, I strive to teach my students social-emotional and problem-solving skills. I incorporate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into each and every day of instruction, whether that’s through a planned lesson and reading or day-to-day examples that occur in the classroom. As for problem-solving, I aim to ask probing questions when helping students. For example, if a student is building with blocks and wants to create a ramp, I will ask open-ended questions such as, “I wonder what would happen if you used a long block instead of a short block?”
By teaching my students how to process their emotions and solve everyday problems, I believe that they will gain independence both in and out of the classroom.