About me

My name is Annesha Mohamed and I am 30 years old. I have recently graduated from Tyndale University’s Bachelor of Education program with a specialization in Mathematics in junior/intermediate level. I also hold a Bachelor’s of Science, Honours degree in Biology from York University.

I grew up in the country sides of beautiful Guyana, the only english speaking country in South America. I Spent my nursery, primary and some secondary years in Guyana until my family immigrated to Toronto, Canada, in search for a better life and opportunities for my siblings and I.

I have chosen to pursue a career in education because I want to be part of change I wish to see in our world. Teachers have the ability to not only change the world, but to improve it. Tasked with the responsibility of moulding the young minds of our future leaders, successful teachers are the ones who are committed to student learning and this is the type of teacher that I intend to become.

Throughout my life as a student, I have had many wonderful teachers who have become my heroes and role models. My own mother was an elementary school teacher and I have always admired her dedication and commitment to student learning. She spent copious amounts of time making lesson plans and teaching aides, always ensuring that the material was both educational and fun. From a young age, I realized that teachers possessed skills that I wanted to learn. The best teachers have a very good understanding of their subject matter and as such are very good at communicating and explaining content and concepts. They are patient and understanding, yet firm with students when firmness is required. Good teachers set high expectations and encourage students to strive for higher ideals and to become critical thinkers. They are approachable and provide a comfortable environment conducive to learning. Good teachers in still a desire for learning in the student by presenting material in a practical way; they teach by example and discussion, not just instruction. They are objective and fair. In my opinion, these are some of the most effective qualities of a teacher who is truly committed to student learning.

During my undergraduate program at York University, I have taken courses to help prepare me in my endeavour to become a teacher. I have studied developmental psychology and have gained insight into child development and resulting implications for learning. During this time I also spent a considerable amount of time observing classrooms, as well as teaching Sunday school at my church. Because it has always been my ambition to become a teacher, I have actively sought to improve and nurtured the skills that I know to be important for teacher. Teaching Sunday school has helped me to develop my communication and organizational skills. I am effective at planning lessons based on various topics that I am instructed to cover. Working with children has also tested and increased my patience immensely. I have become an attentive and active listener and I thrive in an environment where I am able to interact with and teach children. As a tutor to middle school students in math and science, I enjoy thinking of different techniques and methods to facilitate student understanding. I like presenting challenges to foster critical thinking in my students and I also appreciate being challenged by my students as well. This really relates to the fact that learning is a lifelong process, even for a teacher. It truly is an exciting enterprise.

I have been around and worked with children for the majority of my life and becoming a teacher undoubtedly is the most fitting career for me. I am open to teaching any grade level, but Intermediate/Senior division is where my heart belongs. I am really looking forward to the remainder of my education, as well as teaching tomorrow's leaders.

With the love I have for children, along with my education, and the experience I have had in the classroom, I know that teaching is a career that I will be successful in.