Teaching Philosophy Statement

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Fortunately, I have an extremely rich heritage in the area of education. My parents were both educators as well as my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and several other is my extended family. Some of my earliest memories are helping my mother and father in their classrooms. I can remember putting up bulletin boards and placing seats in order. It was one of the most exciting times of the year when we were preparing to go back to school. As the years past, I can remember a student running up to my mother in the store saying thank you for being such a wonderful teacher. I can also remember adults even coming back to thank my father for helping them get accepted to Stanford University and pursue their dreams. It was at this time that I saw all the dedication …show more content…

I began teaching and taking care of children as a teenager. All of these wonderful experiences have led me to pursue a career in teaching.The three “Keys to Success for New Teachers” is vital in the developmental process of the first year as a new teacher. The first key, “Be Reasonable” is pivotal as a new vibrant teacher who would like to impact every student that walks through the classroom door. That is a wonderful goal but one should also be realistic and measure their pros and cons properly when instructing students. It is true that one cannot reach everyone in one year and this is an important key that I will take into consideration throughout my first year of teaching. Fortunately, I have always been a very structured organized person and I will continue to apply this important characteristic in my life as a teacher. Thus, the second key, “Organize Your Life” is significant in that the profession will need to take priority over other areas of life in order to continue success. The third key, is to reflect on several areas such as compliments, how policies work, and share materials. The last key is the most important one of all and from my experience the key that will give the most