Teaching Philosophy

My decision to become a teacher is rooted in my belief that children need to be supported emotional, socially, and academically, especially in the classroom. They are individuals with immense potential and powerful ideas. As an educator, I want to empower them to be able to pursue their goals, their own learning experiences, and foster their growth as people.

Growing up in a rural town, there was often a lack of teachers and resources to build an enriching experience for many of the students across the district. Being the child of immigrant parents and coming from a low socio-economic background, I relied heavily on the support of my teachers and found comfort in knowing that the teachers that I had wanted the best for me. However, unfortunately not all students get that kind of experience. Every student is different and every student experiences school and life differently. I want to build a classroom in which my students can, firstly, feel safe and also feel secure in knowing that I am there to support them. I hope to communicate the message to my students that their well-being is a priority in my classroom and that I will strive to give them meaningful learning experiences. I hope to give equitable opportunities to seek knowledge and build upon their interests.

I hope to equip my students with social, emotional, and critical thinking skills. I want to foster collaboration amongst my students and create an environment in which they can freely share ideas and inquire about anything they want to. Regardless of their backgrounds and past experiences, I want to make learning more accessible to my students. The content and the lesson plans will be centered around their interests and experiences. The science and the information taught to them will apply to them and relate to their lives. I hope to build a space where students can feel empowered and supported to pursue and discovery new ideas.