I believe that because I have wanted to be a teacher since I was a little girl that I am ready to enter the classroom and give the students that same experience that I received in school. Not only have I wanted becoming a teacher for many years, but also I have had many teachers in my past, good and bad, who have assisted me in realizing that teaching was the profession for me. Coming to college and enrolling in the educational program has helped me gain more insight to how I need to be as a teacher, and what I need to do to become this teacher. With the help of all the professors here at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and all of the courses I have taken thus far, I feel they have prepared me for my first experience in a real-life classroom.
I believe that as a professional teacher, I am responsible to present myself in the best possible way. My clothing should cover all parts that are inappropriate for exposure in a classroom, my language should be grammatically correct, and my behavior should reflect that of an adult. By following all of these guidelines, I feel that the students will begin to see what it is like to be a good teacher.
I believe that my job as a teacher is to promote academic, social, and emotional development of all my students. I believe that my classroom should provide an environment that is safe and conducive for learning and teaching. I should help the students develop self-appreciation, encourage all different activities and talents, nurture curiosity, help utilize risk-taking skills and creativity, and most of all advocate achievement in all subjects. It is my responsibility as a professional teacher to be a positive role model and always promote learning in the most positive way possible, making sure that all of my student’s minds continually expand and grow.
I believe that it is important for me, as a teacher, to reflect on what