A Little Bit About Me
Born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, my educational philosophies extend on a global level. When my second grade teacher said, “Today’s activity is to draw yourself dressed up getting ready for work,” the first thing that came to mind was being an educator or in my second grade vocabulary, a teacher. I immediately drew a paper doll depicting myself as a teacher wearing a skirt and a long sleeved blouse. As I looked at Mrs. Flanagan, I admired the way she taught us with passion and I wanted to be just like her. Straightaway, I decided that I wanted to be a teacher when I grow up, but I wanted to teach in a different way. This was the beginning of a realization that has and continues to shape me as a person. Ever since that day, I have aspired to become an educator. While still in second grade, upon thinking about my future career, the first thing that came to mind was my native country of Bangladesh and all of the children who do not have the opportunity to receive an education because of their extreme financial difficulties. At that moment, I had decided that I wanted to become a teacher in Bangladesh. When pondering which subject to teach, I thought about teaching the English language to provide students with more opportunities. By knowing two languages, students can excel in their own country, or even study abroad.
The few times I went back to Bangladesh, the one aspect that always stood out to me were the children, especially the ones on the streets. My last trip back in 2006 reaffirmed my reasons for becoming a teacher. One hot summer day in Bangladesh, my family and I were going to the mall to do some shopping. On our way, there were many beggars on the street, which is very common; however this time, one girl stood out to me. She was wearing a ripped yellow dress, tears in her eyes and an innocent smile; seeing her reminded me of my younger sister. After catching a glimpse of her, I began to ponder how fortunate I am to have food, shelter and an education. Thinking about the little girl, it really upset me that she had to beg for money in order to survive, when in reality she should be in school learning. That moment I knew that I had to make a difference and educate disadvantaged children, so they too can dream and have a future that does not include begging on the streets. Therefore, my dream extends to not only being an educator, but to making education a possibility for more children. My plan is to build a school in Bangladesh for students who cannot afford an education; the school would also serve as a home.
My Teaching Philosophy
My personal goal for my future classroom is to challenge students and watch them grow to their full potential. I want to take students at different levels and see them develop together for the betterment of each individual. In my classroom, I want students to have freedom that allows for expression and creativity. Students should be able to experiment with likes and dislikes and to realize their strengths and weaknesses. After this base is developed, the curriculum can be molded to tie in each student’s learning style.
As a future educator, it is critical to remember to enjoy students and everything they have to offer. Sometimes it can be a struggle, but if something goes wrong, there is always a way to fix the problem.
Born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, my educational philosophies extend on a global level. When my second grade teacher said, “Today’s activity is to draw yourself dressed up getting ready for work,” the first thing that came to mind was being an educator or in my second grade vocabulary, a teacher. I immediately drew a paper doll depicting myself as a teacher wearing a skirt and a long sleeved blouse. As I looked at Mrs. Flanagan, I admired the way she taught us with passion and I wanted to be just like her. Straightaway, I decided that I wanted to be a teacher when I grow up, but I wanted to teach in a different way. This was the beginning of a realization that has and continues to shape me as a person. Ever since that day, I have aspired to become an educator. While still in second grade, upon thinking about my future career, the first thing that came to mind was my native country of Bangladesh and all of the children who do not have the opportunity to receive an education because of their extreme financial difficulties. At that moment, I had decided that I wanted to become a teacher in Bangladesh. When pondering which subject to teach, I thought about teaching the English language to provide students with more opportunities. By knowing two languages, students can excel in their own country, or even study abroad.
The few times I went back to Bangladesh, the one aspect that always stood out to me were the children, especially the ones on the streets. My last trip back in 2006 reaffirmed my reasons for becoming a teacher. One hot summer day in Bangladesh, my family and I were going to the mall to do some shopping. On our way, there were many beggars on the street, which is very common; however this time, one girl stood out to me. She was wearing a ripped yellow dress, tears in her eyes and an innocent smile; seeing her reminded me of my younger sister. After catching a glimpse of her, I began to ponder how fortunate I am to have food, shelter and an education. Thinking about the little girl, it really upset me that she had to beg for money in order to survive, when in reality she should be in school learning. That moment I knew that I had to make a difference and educate disadvantaged children, so they too can dream and have a future that does not include begging on the streets. Therefore, my dream extends to not only being an educator, but to making education a possibility for more children. My plan is to build a school in Bangladesh for students who cannot afford an education; the school would also serve as a home.
My Teaching Philosophy
My personal goal for my future classroom is to challenge students and watch them grow to their full potential. I want to take students at different levels and see them develop together for the betterment of each individual. In my classroom, I want students to have freedom that allows for expression and creativity. Students should be able to experiment with likes and dislikes and to realize their strengths and weaknesses. After this base is developed, the curriculum can be molded to tie in each student’s learning style.
As a future educator, it is critical to remember to enjoy students and everything they have to offer. Sometimes it can be a struggle, but if something goes wrong, there is always a way to fix the problem.