Innate qualities that I hold that I believe are important for a good teacher are my ability to care and tend after others, my good morals and values, and my unique talents that I wish to share with others.
I had a positive experience with my past job, which was ABA therapy for children with autism. I had the opportunity to teach children age 3-5 essential skills that their parents did not have time for and which their daycare didn’t provide. It was so rewarding to see the impact I had on their development. Even though it was extremely challenging st time, building a bond with the children and guiding their growth was a priceless experience. I knew I wanted to continue making a difference in children’s lives.
Qualities that I saw in myself as I went through my practicum were my ability to never give up, lose hope, and to keep working on myself. Even when I felt discouraged or disappointed, I strived to do better and improve. I saw the importance of reflection when something goes wrong, and I implemented the changes necessary to make improvements. I also saw that I was willing step outside of my comfort zone and to take risks. I felt so accomplished not only as a teacher but as an individual when trying new things. I am also very organized, and I saw how important this is as a teacher because having 30 students take on multiple assignments on the daily utilizes a lot of materials and prep work. Additionally, I realized that when the teacher is preparing lessons that students will enjoy, the teacher will enjoy them more also. This also works in reverse. When the teacher is more passionate about a lesson, the students are also more engaged in it. This also applies to attitude and energy. When the teacher has a positive attitude and has energy, the lessons will go smoother and the students are more willing to engage in discussion, and take their learning seriously.
What motivates my teaching beliefs is that I want to share my talents and abilities with the world. I think that our purpose in life is to make a change in the world. I know that I am bright, caring, and that I have a lot of great ideas. I want to share all of those qualities with others. It is such a rewarding feeling when you see learning happening in the class that you have initiated.