I believe that each child have gifts to offer this world; it is the job of a teacher to discover and cultivate these gifts. Only in a secure, caring and stimulating environment can a child grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically and socially. I want to provide students with the environment, guidance and tool to succeed.
I want to create an environment where students can develop love and respect for self and others. This comes with setting an environment where students can feel safe, respected and cared for but are challenged to be the best they can be. I will help each child develop their potential to succeed by assisting each child through self-discovery so they can express their own opinions and nurture their own ideas. I want to install confidence in each child to help them believe that each is a capable individual and each is unique in what he/she can offer. I want to provide students with opportunities to take chances, to experiment and to find their interest and passions. I want to provide students with a classroom to create memories. I don't want to be the source of knowledge for students but rather I want to provide students with the guidance, strategies and methods that will encourage them to self-acquire knowledge. Only by providing students with strategies to problem solve could they thrive in this ever changing society. For myself, teaching means being able to offer my own gifts to these students which is to love, care and nurture. |