Who am I?: My name is Imonni, and I am on the journey to becoming a teacher. I have always wanted to work with children. Teaching excite me because it will let me inspire, and make a differennce in the lives of my students. Outside of school I enjoy watching tv, and listening to music.
What I know?: So far, I know that teaching is more than just waking up and doing a job, or giving a lesson. it is about building relationships with your students and creating an environment where they feel safe. I also know that patience, kindness, and consistency are important qualities every good teacher needs.
What I have to Learn?: I have learned some stratergies for classroom management, lesson planning, and using technology to make learning engaging. Even though I do have some knowledge of teaching, there is still so much for me to learn I want to learn more skills in classroom management, and supporting diverse learners. I need to learn ways to make lessons exciting for students with different backgrounds and learning styles.
The teacher I will become: I see myself being a teacher who is caring, supportive, loving, and creative I want my classroom to be a safe space where students feel comfortable expressing their feelings and themselves. My goal is to encourage students to be confident when learning.
I am a sophomore in college on her journey to becoming a Pre-K teacher.
I know that teachers play a big role in young students everyday life, teachers can create a positive or negative impact on students that will always stick with them.
I still need to learn more classroom managment skills to not only make everyday life eaiser for myself but also my students.
I plan to become a teacher that makes a safe and confortable learning enviroment for her students.
The teacher I will become believes in creating a classroom where every child feels valued, supported, and included. I belive every student brings something unique to every classroom. By embracing diversity in my classroom and building an inclusive classroom, I will make sure that all my students feel see, heard, respected, and that they are capable to achieve whatever goals they have in mind.
I used AI (ChatGPT) to help me break down and organize my ideas. I asked AI to explain the assignment instructions in a clear way so that I could understand each step I also used AI to help me create my images.
Hi, Imonni!
I really enjoyed your page and how well thought out your teacher's philosophy was. Seeing images of you actually teaching was amazing and a great addition! I agree with your philosophy about keeping kids engaged and active in their learning.
I would note that it does feel as though a lot of the information is repeated throughout the page; between the intial text, the google slide, and then the different sections below, I do feel as if one of those could be removed or revised to further elaborate. Thank you!
As you've mentioned, creating an environment where students feel safe and respected is very important. I love your dedication to making sure students feel comfortable in the classroom, so they are able to express themselves freely. Another great point you made is that children are more likely to learn using hands on, instead of sitting at their desks all day listening to the teacher and/or using their computer. I'm sure your students will love having you as a guide, so they can explore their interests. - Zainab Al-Dhahi
Hey Imonni! First, I love that you said teaching isn't just a job! As teachers, we are responsible for the next generation of humans, and that is a lot to take in! I agree that doing our best to build relationships, provide knowledge, and teach useful skills is the most important part of our job. I also liked that you added diversity, inclusion, and respect as core elements of your classroom. I think having empathy and teaching our students to have empathy for each other is arguably the most important thing for us to do. - Sadie Jansen
Imonni, Your presentation is such a pleasure to read. I appreciate the importance you put on creating a classroom environment that feels very safe so that children will feel valued and respected. Those things, in my opinion, are prerequisites to true learning, curiosity, discovery and creativity. When teachers fail to place the necessary level of importance on those parts of the role of being a teacher, they miss out on genuine connection and learning for both the students and teachers. I'm glad you have chosen teaching and I look forward to getting to know you more and learning alongside you. - Sunday Lovelady
Imonni, I really appreciate how your philosophy blends hands-on, experiential learning with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion. I especially like how you emphasize creating a safe and welcoming space where all voices are heard—this is so important for helping students feel like they truly belong, which I think is inspiring. It makes me reflect on how I can also connect my teaching to real-world issues and encourage students to see themselves changing the world. - Kris Clayton
Hi Imonni! I absolutely love your presentation. It is important to build those relationships and connections with your students. Keeping students enaged in the classroom is definitely crucial for effective learning and I admire you using new technologies to achieve that. I also admire you wanting to create a safe space for your students as well as focus on collaboration and working together. -Leanna Dozier
This is a thoughtful reflection, Imonni! I like how you connected your passion for working with children to your vision of teaching—it really shows your heart for students. You did a great job highlighting that teaching is more than just lessons; it’s about relationships, patience, and creating a safe space. I also like how you recognize that there’s always more to learn, especially in classroom management and supporting diverse learnersthat growth mindset will make you an even stronger teacher. Your vision of being caring, supportive, and creative will definitely leave a positive impact on your future students. - Christina