Updated Teaching Philosophy!
In the 21st century classroom, generations of learners require opportunities to be critical thinkers that connect to the real world, and my role is to be versatile in my approaches from being a facilitator within a student-centered classroom, to also being a guide through direct-instruction in a teacher-directed classroom whenever necessary. I remain approachable, calm, and collected while creating a safe, motivational, and positive learning environment. Building a space for respect, involves espousing it, and reciprocating it, while also using “selective leniency” when situations, or students, call for it to provide equity and a safe space for learning. I emit authority, but do not need to always practice authoritatively. I care, and I relate to my students, I build trust and healthy communication, while also being fair, and stern in the structure necessary for deep learning balanced with social-emotional context in a learning environment. Continual growth, daily reflection, and co...