Suzy's Teaching Portfilio
My dream of becoming a teacher started at a very young age. When I was in kindergarten the local paper came and interviewed several students about what they want to be when they grow up, I was quoted as saying that I want to be a teacher to help kids learn and become smart. This is still true today; I want to be able to help students succeed not only in the classroom but also in life. I feel as though what we do as teachers on a daily basis has an enormous impact on the future of our students. Students need guidance and encouragement through their learning process, I will be able to provide this to them as an educator.
My Personal Plilosophy
I have many philosophies on teaching. First to promote the students learning, this is why we are in school and goal number one. I will promote their learning through different of leaning styles. Some students learn differently and it is important to incorporate the multiple intelligences into every day lessons. Also I feel that it is important to include the students in their learning process, if there is a way that they prefer to learn it is important to incorporate this into my lesson. Another way that I will promote learning in my classroom is through classroom management. I think it is extremely important that school is an environment that every student can feel safe and comfortable; it is my job as a teacher to accomplish this. Another philosophy that I have is to get to know my students. By doing this I will be able to relate my lessons to them and they will be able to get the most out of what I am teaching them. It is important that I am able to see each student as an individual, and for his or her individual needs. The third philosophy that I have for my classroom is the importance of engaging my classroom. This is a very important aspect of learning; students have to be motivated to learn. The best way to motivate students is through positive encouragement. Positive encouragement can keep students on task, let them know what they should be doing, and help them strive to do their best possible work.
Last updated June 17, 2005