Teaching Philosophy
Every student matters. 
I believe in inclusivity because every child deserves a rich and valuable education. I respect that each student learns in their own way, and I differentiate my instruction to account for everyone. 
Our classroom environment is welcoming and collaborative. I am an advocate for kindness, positivity, and hard work.
My students know that I am there for them, I support them, and I believe in them. My classroom is a place where students can speak without fear of judgement because we are a community of learners who support one another. 
I provide positive reinforcement and motivation as much as possible. I believe in patience, determination, and giving students opportunities to problem solve.
I encourage critical thinking, creativity, and discovery. My goal is to help my students reach their full potential. I want to help raise empathetic, thoughtful, and passionate learners.
We never stop learning, and my students and I learn from each other. I want to inspire my students to be lifelong learners.
Why Do I Teach? 
I am incredibly passionate about education and the students I teach. 
I want to be my students' advocate and their biggest supporter. I love encouraging students to have big dreams and goals and reminding them (every single day) that they matter. 
It is the small moments that make teaching so fulfilling. I love watching students’ knowledge expand, witnessing their excitement over a new book, or experiencing those wonderful ‘a-ha!’ moments when they figure out a difficult concept. 
I aim to foster a community of students who collaborate to learn and grow from one another. I want to model respect and self-love for my students. 
I want to inspire my students to not only be passionate readers and lifelong learners, but to also be empathetic, compassionate, and kind human beings.

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