My Teaching Philosophy
I teach science because I like it! The twenty-odd years ago that I was in the public education system, I recognized that lecturing and paper-based assignments weren’t enough for me to truly grasp new concepts. I was often left taking assignments home and needing an open, sit-down discussion with my family in order to master a new task. My past experience as a student included a lecture in front of the classroom stand-and-deliver style, and we were expected to succeed from that. I am here to challenge myself and others to become better educators. I hope to use the experiences that I hold to help others teach inquiry-based science as effectively as possible through collaboration and ongoing research and experience.
Students deserve an educator who can use, and/or develop exciting curriculum, because they love what they do. I’d like to continue to understand how to effectively break down barriers, so arts, language and math, and other prior experiences can be tied into scientific methodology; STEM-based thinking. For me to feel successful as an educator, I want to know that I have a system for teaching that is inclusive, and captivating. In an ideal world, students will create a foundation of knowledge that is conducive to creative problem solving. I understand that students will be attempting to work towards solving problems that we couldn’t even imagine today. With a strong understanding of science, math, arts, and other fields, they will be able to work creatively with others to tackle these issues. I want to teach science and share my knowledge because it is universal and can be translated globally in similar terms, creating opportunities to communicate internationally.
Teaching was the most challenging thing I could do as a profession. I used to struggle with being shy and making even the smallest decisions. Becoming an educator was the best thing I could have done to overcome those struggles. I justify my choice to teach because it is the most rewarding work I have ever done. It is easy to deliberate with myself over making decisions when I know it will be beneficial to students. I have worked in law firms, food service, accounting, and I never felt like it was meaningful for me. While teaching, initially, put me extremely outside of my comfort zone, I have found it just the right amount of exciting and challenging.
I know there is a need for teachers with strong content knowledge, and a bigger understanding about the importance of emotional needs of students. Working in an underserved community molded me into a teacher. I never felt so valued and needed as when I was teaching. I am here now to share the knowledge and experience I have with others, knowing I have more teaching tools and experience than I ever did before.
Students deserve an educator who can use, and/or develop exciting curriculum, because they love what they do. I’d like to continue to understand how to effectively break down barriers, so arts, language and math, and other prior experiences can be tied into scientific methodology; STEM-based thinking. For me to feel successful as an educator, I want to know that I have a system for teaching that is inclusive, and captivating. In an ideal world, students will create a foundation of knowledge that is conducive to creative problem solving. I understand that students will be attempting to work towards solving problems that we couldn’t even imagine today. With a strong understanding of science, math, arts, and other fields, they will be able to work creatively with others to tackle these issues. I want to teach science and share my knowledge because it is universal and can be translated globally in similar terms, creating opportunities to communicate internationally.
Teaching was the most challenging thing I could do as a profession. I used to struggle with being shy and making even the smallest decisions. Becoming an educator was the best thing I could have done to overcome those struggles. I justify my choice to teach because it is the most rewarding work I have ever done. It is easy to deliberate with myself over making decisions when I know it will be beneficial to students. I have worked in law firms, food service, accounting, and I never felt like it was meaningful for me. While teaching, initially, put me extremely outside of my comfort zone, I have found it just the right amount of exciting and challenging.
I know there is a need for teachers with strong content knowledge, and a bigger understanding about the importance of emotional needs of students. Working in an underserved community molded me into a teacher. I never felt so valued and needed as when I was teaching. I am here now to share the knowledge and experience I have with others, knowing I have more teaching tools and experience than I ever did before.