Philosophy of Teaching


The gift of teaching is one of the greatest accomplishments that I could ever attain. I love the fact that my position within the educational arena allows me to join forces with the vast majority of present day teachers, and also, with educators that have come before me. Today’s teacher wears many hats: social worker, nurse, cheerleader and everything in between, because youths today are faced with an abundance of social issues that affect their performance in the classroom. I may have been given the title of ‘Teacher’, but teaching itself, rates as an artistic flair with a unique fortitude. It is my responsibility to provide a well-managed classroom for my students and set high expectations for them. In order to remain effective in the classroom, I must also engage in ongoing professional development to keep my skills well honed.

Teachers should love what they teach and whom they teach. I feel that communities, my peers and student’s parents hold me in high regard, as I work to intellectually stimulate the growth and development of our future leaders. A teacher must be compassionate toward all students and provide them with a feeling security. It is more than a contractual duty. I believe that a career in teaching entails the dedication and commitment to a lifelong path of learning (the student’s and my own). Students are much more susceptible to learning when they feel comfortable and accepted for themselves. Students learn more effectively when they know that the teacher truly cares for them.

I encourage tolerance of individual differences and model socially acceptable behavior. I believe it is my duty to provide a well-managed classroom for my students. Management skills are crucial for success in the classroom. Students need to know what is expected from them and how to succeed in school and life. As an effective teacher, I expect my students to work on task and behave properly. I practice successful teaching methods based on learning intelligences as explained and proven by experts in the field.
This approach will produce positive self esteem, high expectations, and the learners will strive for academic excellence because they will be aware of what is expected of them.

As an educator, I believe I should extol the virtues of lifelong learning. The more knowledge a person possesses, the more the person is able to accomplish. If I expect my students to learn and grow, I should continually strive to improve my own performance. I am making an investment in my life as well as my students’ lives.

I am proud to be a teacher. Providing a quality education to all my students is very important to me. I believe I can accomplish this by accepting and loving my students, by providing a well-run, structured classroom for them, and by continually enhancing my career as an educator. I want my students to see the value in learning and achieving life goals.

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