In terms of professional experience, my practicum at Kroc Middle School and Kearny High School afforded me an opportunity to develop and implement lessons involving whole class, small groups, and individual instruction within a cross cultural classroom in the area of Humanities, Sheltered World History,and Computer Applications. The interactions with my peers, the faculty at USD, and my experience as a student teacher at Kroc Middle School, have enabled me to grow both academically and professionally. Through these experiences, I have developed a personal teaching philosophy to help guide me throughout my teaching career. Philosophy on Teaching To enable every child to succeed, teachers need a philosophy that is child-centered. Constructing an inclusive classroom involves caring and support, a safe environment, opportunities for participation, high expectations for all students, and strategies for students to connect with school, family, peers, and the community.
Students learn using a variety of learning styles and strategies.
Some are more visual, while others are more audio or kinesthetic. Considering the range of learning styles and cognitive abilities, I employ a variety of teaching strategies and adapt these to meet student needs. The process of learning is interactive. Students are not at the receiving end of knowledge, but are active interpreters and builders. An effective teacher constructs lessons that engage students intrinsically to learn and communicate their experiences.