My mission is to become a motivator and role model for my students. I will help my students learn how to attain their highest potential in achievement. I will work with my students so that they will become life long learners. I want my students to realize and appreciate their education but also be engaged. Finally, I want to be the type of teacher who never stops learning new ways to help my students to be the best they can be.
I believe that each student has their very own unique learning style and deserves a nurturing environment with a teacher who is knowledgeable about the content they teach in order for them to reach their full potential. As a teacher, I provide this learning environment for my students by guiding them to use their own natural curiosity to learn and discover new ideas and by allowing them to share their ideas in collaboration with one another.
When the teacher's main role is to guide students to learn, their natural search for curiosity is met. It is natural for students to ask questions. I not only want my students to ask questions, but I want them to be able to seek out answers. It is always a pleasure to not only see the excitement in a student's eyes when they learn something new, but it is even better when they are able to use some self-discovery. I believe this will foster their ability to grow into adults or 21st century thinkers and problem solvers.
I have had the unique opportunity to be part of several different classes as well as several different grade levels. Throughout my teaching career I have worked with high school all the way down to first grade. I believe this experience has shaped me into the teacher that I am now. In my classroom, I have learned that the only way to reach every student is to work in small groups throughout the day.
I still incorporate whole group lessons throughout the day, but no more than 20 - 50 minutes. During this time is when I use collaboration and discussion. During our read alouds, we have turn and talk time for students to share their ideas with one another. One of my goals this year is to help your 4th grader become a proficient writer. I am looking forward to seeing the growth in your child this year.