EDUCATOR
I started my career in education working with ESL students. The one thing that seemed to be a common denominator among all the schools I worked at, was the nonexistent effective strategies and a tremendous lack of interest from the teachers to learn more about these student’s needs, culture, language, and strengths. I knew that if I was to become a teacher I could make a difference in the life of those minority students that were eager to find someone that would acknowledge, respect, and value them as learners. I wanted to become an educator to ensure that all children believe that we (teachers) are committed to provide quality education for them. To ensure that all children’s strengths are recognized and utilized to their full potential by transcending the language barriers. I wanted to be the teacher that celebrates diversity and becomes a role model.
I believe that by offering equal opportunities, all children have the potential to be successful and reach their goals, not only academically, but also for life in general. Educators need to detach from the “one size fits all” concept and differentiate accordingly to meet student’s academic needs and learning styles. All educators should hold high expectations for their students and give them the right tools and skills to become not only good students, but good, productive well rounded citizens as well. Teachers have the arduous labor of modeling and embedding good habits that will serve as pillars to hold them and keep them strong as adults. We should be careful to guide today’s children because they are the world’s future.
I started my career in education working with ESL students. The one thing that seemed to be a common denominator among all the schools I worked at, was the nonexistent effective strategies and a tremendous lack of interest from the teachers to learn more about these student’s needs, culture, language, and strengths. I knew that if I was to become a teacher I could make a difference in the life of those minority students that were eager to find someone that would acknowledge, respect, and value them as learners. I wanted to become an educator to ensure that all children believe that we (teachers) are committed to provide quality education for them. To ensure that all children’s strengths are recognized and utilized to their full potential by transcending the language barriers. I wanted to be the teacher that celebrates diversity and becomes a role model.
I believe that by offering equal opportunities, all children have the potential to be successful and reach their goals, not only academically, but also for life in general. Educators need to detach from the “one size fits all” concept and differentiate accordingly to meet student’s academic needs and learning styles. All educators should hold high expectations for their students and give them the right tools and skills to become not only good students, but good, productive well rounded citizens as well. Teachers have the arduous labor of modeling and embedding good habits that will serve as pillars to hold them and keep them strong as adults. We should be careful to guide today’s children because they are the world’s future.