Teaching Philosophy Statement

I was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas. In my family I am the 7th of 10 children. Through the years I have been a nanny for four families. I was able to help them with their homework, teach them important skills, and learn from them. I enjoy running, camping, playing sports, attending sporting events and exploring historical sites. After receiving my bachelors and teaching for a few years I would like to further my education by earning a master’s degree.

As a teacher, I will create an environment that fosters learning. Teachers who demonstrate curiosity and passion for learning can motivate students to learn. Creating a curriculum around students’ interests, promotes motivation and the desire to learn. I will allow students to give input and share thoughts to further the learning process and build upon one other’s knowledge.

I believe that each child is unique and needs a supportive, fair, and safe environment in which to grow. I will help my students learn to respect themselves, others, and the school. Students need an environment where they know what is expected of them and why it’s expected. When

As a teacher, my role is to help every student succeed. To achieve this goal I will teach the students according to their needs so all learners feel capable of success. I will present material that is of interest to the students and will help them become knowledgeable members of society. I will integrate projects, group work, individual work, hands-on work, and class discussion into my curriculum. I will help my students become active learners. As a teacher, I will encourage collaborative learning, prompt my students to create their own questions, and allow different interpretations while learning. Students can use prior knowledge to help them understand new material. Teachers should coach, and make suggestions to their students while still giving them room to explore, experiment, and