It is my belief that through education. An individual will receive the vital skills and tools that they need to build a successful and prosperous life. Within the educational setting a student should be encouraged, challenged, have their creativity sparked, and feel safe to take risks in learning. I believe as teachers, it is our duty to ensure learning takes place in a safe and supportive environment. I believe that teachers should help develop and foster positive relationships in the academic setting and among students.
I have never known a time when I did not desire to be a teacher. My decision to pursue teaching stems from my desire to make the world a better place. I believe that in teaching children that you directly impact the lives of others. I cannot think of a better way to contribute to the betterment of society. I have a passion for learning and know that one individual can spark that desire in others.
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I am a strong advocate of hands-on and minds-on learning. I understand that by supplementing curriculum with a variety of activities is essential to the learning progress. I believe that lessons should be fascinating and use strategies that address each child’s learning style. Academic learning occurs when a student is fully engaged in the process, makes a personal connection with the information taught, and applies that knowledge to a variety of experiences.
I understand the importance of using instructional strategies that address the different learning styles and needs of a student to be an effective educator. Consequently, it is extremely important to determine each child’s learning styles and continually monitor each student’s academic progress through a variety of assessments, so I can plan a variety of instruction that engages each student in the learning process and advances their academic