Teaching Philosophy
From what I have learned and seen in my personal experiences; pre-school teachers are
the most important pillar of a child’s education. They are the ones who have to lay out the
foundation for what children will be developing throughout the rest of their educations. These
educators build amazing relationships with each and every one of their students.
Making sure all students are properly accommodated should be a top priority for every
teacher. This includes making the correct adjustments for students with special needs as well as
just finding ways to create a welcoming classroom environment by handling a variety of
personalities and cultural diversity. I have really been focusing on learning strategies in regard to
teaching multilingual/bilingual children. I am receiving endorsements in both English as a
Second Language as well as teaching a Bilingual classroom, specifically in the Polish language.
Many of the courses I have taken have shed light on the various strategies teachers can
incorporate English and a home language into a unit and overall school year. Teaching bilingual
children will certainly have its challenges however, it will be so rewarding to see the impact I
have on a young child’s language skills. Being a bilingual student, I know how difficult it is to
struggle in many ways at school. My goal as a teacher is to come up with the most beneficial
strategies in leading each student I work with to success and doing the best they can.
Taking all of this into consideration, the experiences I have had in the educational field,
as a student, as well as a future educator, I believe I have begun shaping my educational
philosophy. My overall goal as a teacher is to help each individual I work with to have a love for
learning. I want them to know that there will always be someone supporting them and offering
assistance. Caring for my students will be my greatest characteristic. My classroom will be
inviting, and I will strive for teaching my students as much as possible in the little amount of
time I have with them, since teaching is truly endless. My middle school teacher once said
something that I have always carried with me, and this actually encompasses why I am becoming
a teacher. “If you do something you love, you will never work a day in your life.” Teaching is
certainly a difficult career, and there will be many bumps in the road. However, at the end of the
day I will be doing something that I love and am truly passionate about. I will always give 110%
and this will prove to be extremely beneficial for all of my future students. I will help my young
students build concrete foundations so that the rest of their educational careers will flourish and
prove to be extremely successful. For that, is what teaching is all about.