Teaching Philosophy

The profession of teaching is one that everybody is affected by. Even those who were too poor to attend school have “teachers”, because we all learn about the world around us from our caregivers and through exploration. Teaching is also a very special thing, because it happens throughout our lives. As human beings, we never stop learning about this world of ours, and we share what we know with one another. Those who have decided to make it their life’s work, their profession, to give people the gift of education are truly special. My father, at a very young age, decided that he wanted to become a teacher, and although this is no longer his profession, he instills his knowledge in his children. Through him I have created my own passion for teaching.

As far as deciding what subject to teach, there was no question in my mind that English was the right one for me. I started reading at the very young age of two, and my love for literature has only grown stronger. I have always enjoyed creative writing, and even picked it up as a hobby in my spare time. My fascination for the English language makes it a joy to delve into all aspects of it, from novels to language composition.

Even though I adore younger children, I like the intellectual challenge that adolescents are able to provide. Many people would say that children at the high school level are hard to deal with, since they are going through a very critical time in their life, and this is true. This is a challenge that I look forward to accepting. High school students have the capability of being brilliant and keep educators thinking on their feet always.

Beliefs

It is my personal belief that all students can learn. There is no such thing as a dumb child in my eyes. It all dep...

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... beneficial because instructors can feed off of each other. New teachers can get helpful advice from older teachers, and at the same time they can bring their new ideas to the table. I am open to team planning as long as it proving to be beneficial to all parties involved. Team planning is a great opportunity to get to know your co-workers in the professional setting and gain insight on their knowledge and vice versa. Team planning can also provide a leeway to taking constructive criticism. I am willing to accept criticism as long as it is constructive.

As an educator, I believe that learning takes place outside of the classroom as well as in it. Being active in after school activities, such as sports and clubs is a perfect way to learn more about my students’ interests. It would be a great opportunity to coach the cheerleading team, or supervise a book club.