About Me.....

I am a junior at the University of South Alabama, where I am pursuing a degree in Secondary Education. Language Arts has always been a favorite of mine, so I decided to enter this field.
Once home from school, my busy job begins. I am a mother of two boys who keep me on my toes. From nightly homework, art lessons, and ballgames, we are pretty much an on-the-go family.
I have always worked in retail in the past, but decided I wanted to follow my love for children. In the back of my mind, I knew that I had a heart for teaching, but it was not until now that I knew which direction I should go.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

My Teaching Philosophy

I believe to be a teacher you have to have a love for your students and a love for your job. Each day is a new challenge. You never know what will be done or said to make a difference in a child's life. I have always heard people say that you can always tell a first year teacher from the older ones, by the enthusiasm. This should not be so! I feel this should be a sign no matter how long you have taught. A student does not want to sit in a classroom all day with a dreaded teacher. One needs to be creative and excited to be there. You have got to keep the class interested. I am sure a student will learn much better in an eager atmosphere. My job as a teacher will be to have the child's best interest at hand. As a parent myself, you should always keep your student's parents informed.