Teaching Philosophy Statement

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I believe that there are many attributes that an outstanding teacher must possess such as compassion, leadership, passion, application of content knowledge, and effective classroom management. A teacher must have passion for his or her job. Teaching is demanding of time, effort, and commitment. Students respond best to a teacher that is excited to be there. Teachers that are passionate about what they do will make a larger impact on the lives of their students. Effective teachers are also aware that they are life long learners and that everyday is a chance to reach a child. An effective teacher must be willing to work with students at their own pace. Children with special needs may learn at a different pace than their peers and may