Teaching Philosophy

The role that teachers play in today’s society is paramount. Many individuals can happily

recall an educator who positively impacted their lives by helping them attain their goals and

dreams. This crucial profession is a noble vocation where I can work with students as a dedicated

servant-leader. I recognize that there are numerous factors that make an effective teacher in the

classroom. This type of teacher is able to serve their students by providing for their intellectual,

physical, and emotional needs. During my journey as a potential teacher, I have dedicated myself

to becoming an effective educator.

The effective teacher is truly a talented individual. In addition to being experts in their

content, they are able to deliver their curriculum in a meaningful and engaging manner. They are

able to incorporate innovative materials and teaching strategies while appropriately integrating

technology in the classroom. Their dedicated leadership in the classroom extends to other school-

related activities such as sports, clubs, and other educational activities in the school. They

exemplify interpersonal skills in communicating and collaborating with students, parents,

colleagues, and administrators. Perhaps, most importantly, they must demonstrate a passion

toward serving the needs of their students. These important skills and dispositions are part of

what makes an effective educator.

This effective educator ensures that their classroom is a place of learning that challenges

students to exercise and extend their intellect. Their classroom is a stimulating learning

environment where students are reasonably challenged and encouraged to think critically through

a variety of teaching methods. Ultimately, they transmit the idea to students that school is an

introduction to a lifetime of learning where one can never know enough.

Along with accommodating the various physical needs of their students, the effective

teacher makes them feel safe in their classroom; especially those from troubled backgrounds.

Their classroom is a setting that accommodates the various physical needs of students while

ensuring their safety. Their classroom is an open, emotionally safe environment that promotes

positive peer interaction that helps socialize students for the larger world. Such teachers

effectively contribute to the social needs of their students by establishing a classroom that extols

the democratic values of the larger society by promoting open discussion and affirming the

dignity and equity of all students.

Through my passion for the discipline of social studies, I plan to motivate students to

value the subject. Teaching will allow me to share my interest in history with others in order to

encourage them to explore the subject in the same way various educators have done for me.

History not only allows the individual to grow in knowledge; it promotes, preserves, and gives

meaning to the identity and culture of societies across the globe. It helps create an active,

responsible citizenry that ensures the success of democracy.

Teachers are also an important role model for students which I hope to aspire to.

Throughout my years in and around school, I have seen instances where teachers and coaches

become key role models and mentors for students especially coming from troubled backgrounds

that lack proper guidance. This is why teaching has always appealed to me and why I know I will

make a fine teacher. The ability to share my passion of social studies with students and work

with them as a servant-leader will ensure that my years as a teacher are extremely fruitful and

worthwhile.