My personal teaching philosophy is based off of three basic, but essential principles; the ability to adapt in the classroom, the willingness to learn from not only your co-teachers but the students themselves, and having the motivation to teach in an effective, consistent way day in and day out.

Being in the classroom, you really get an appreciation for the different ways in which students learn. Due to the reality that every student is different in the manner they process information, being able to adapt to each student’s particular style in crucial. However, with this, an effective teacher also must remain focused on the goal and objectives of the lesson. Balancing these two components is essential in remaining effective in the classroom.

It is also crucial to remain open to learning every day as new methods and techniques are continually being developed. Whether it is learning from co-workers to determine the best way to get a particular student to understand a certain lesson or learning from the students to figure out what way their class best studies, having the openness to learn is vital.

Finally, being motivated to be in the classroom helps not only the teacher present the material effectively, but also helps the students get motivated to learn. Having an enthusiastic classroom begins and ends with the teacher so if you want to students to get the most out of your lessons, you need to be excited to be there. Starting with this level of motivation, the lessons will be more effective and consistent.

With all of the knowledge I have acquired not only from my classroom experience, I feel my teaching philosophy has really evolved into something that is a reflection of me.