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Being reflective of my practice and always striving to do the best for the students. Modelling the way and encouraging the hearts of the students.

- Muhammad Faisal

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“The best part about being a teacher is that it matters. The hardest part about being a teacher is that it matters every day.” - Todd Whitaker

I hope to be a teacher who is conscientious of her decisions every day to help her students gain confidence in themselves and make learning fun for them. I’d also want to be a teacher that my students can trust and not be afraid to ask for help.

Marilyn

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To be inspiring and funny, so as to make learning fun. Simultaneously, to uphold the student-teacher boundaries, so that the students will treat their learning experiences seriously, know and follow rules.

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Responsible and diligent in doing what is required and good for the students. Caring and supportive, building up the students in knowledge and character.

- Yeo Puay Suan

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Be a teacher who is compassionate and empathetic and seeks first to understand the needs of a child.

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I want to be a teacher who the students look up to. I should understand the students needs and work on them accordingly. I should also support them in their goals that they want to achieve.

“To the world you may be just a teacher, but to your students you are a Hero!”

- Valli

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I hope to be a teacher that is like a mentor to my students where they are not afraid to approach me when in doubt. I hope to also be a supportive one to encourage them to not give up when faced with academic/non-academic challenges. While building good rapport with students is important to me, I would keep my distance, so that the students do not get too reliant.

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Creating trust between student and teaching, as well as a safe space where students are encouraged to make mistakes and learn from them.

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My purpose as a teacher is to educate a student holistically where they will use what they learn well into adulthood. We teach them how to fish, not give them the rod.
-Najat

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I desire to be a teacher who is approachable, willing to listen to students and patient in catering to the needs of each individual student.

I strive to help every student feel seen and important, allowing them the confidence to grow into themselves during their formative years while teaching them how to work together with others and learn to embrace the differences between each other.

- Jeanette

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I envision to be a trustworthy and fair teacher in order to prove my credibility to my students and that I have absolute faith in their ability to learn.

Personally, I believe that creating and building trust with my students will help to create more productive and valuable lessons.

-Nurnadiah

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To build quality relationships with students based on care and respect, while maintaining professional boundaries. To help all students find their spark

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I want to be the kind of teacher who is empathetic, having the students' needs at heart, and imparting values and principles that will hopefully be able to guide them in the years to come. - Farhanah

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I want to be the kind of teacher who is empathetic, having the students' needs at heart, and imparting values and principles that will hopefully be able to guide them in the years to come. - Farhanah

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The kind of teacher I want to be is one who creates a learning environment where every member of the class feels they belong. To do this I want to promote an inclusive environment where relationships between classmates are strengthened and the feeling of unity that results means that my students want to help each other rather than only turn to me for help. (Christine Huang)

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The kind of teacher I want to be is one who creates a learning environment where every member of the class feels they belong. To do this I want to promote an inclusive environment where relationships between classmates are strengthened and the feeling of unity that results means that my students want to help each other rather than only turn to me for help. (Christine Huang)

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I want to be a loving teacher, who can make learning enjoyable through my experiences, but will remain firm in teaching my students lessons.

I want my students to also be open to sharing their feelings and/or confide in me so I can be there for them, and they will never feel alone in their journey

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I want to be a teacher who is approachable, dependable, respected and a source of inspiration to the students. I want to be a teacher understood to be human and humane, and be recognised to be doing the best I can.

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Students as my priority - ensure that the learning environment is safe (physically and psychologically) and fun. To help students build their characters.

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The kind of teacher I want to be is a teacher that is able to lead and inspire the students to reach their fullest potential. To be the first to believe in them when they fail to believe in themselves. To empower them in school as well. Involve and include them in school activites. To inculcate values in them that will set them up for success in society. To be a teacher that goes the extra mile to care for the students. Not just a profession, but a relationship with the students

At the same time while I build relationship with the students, I must be cautious to not draw the students to myself or put myself in a compromising situation which could turn out bad for the teacher, student and other stakeholders

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To be a patient and caring teacher. To also be a teacher who believes in the students and give them the encouragement whenever needed.

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An inspiring teacher who cares for their students, not just academically but their overall well-being. Motivating students to learn and help them to discover their potential. Approachable but firm.

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I see myself as a teacher that Inspire, Impact and Influence the students under my care. This can be done by seeking first to understand then to be understood, amongst many other things.

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I can’t control what happens when the child leaves the classroom, but i can control what happens when he is in there. I want to make a positive, encouraging and accepting place for the students to learn! To be a caring and inspirational teacher

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To be a teacher that is warm, persistent in engagement and one whom the children can trust.

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I want to share my learning experience with my students and build values. I want to find their potential and encouraging them when they learn. 

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I want to share my learning experience with my students and build values. I want to find their potential and encouraging them when they learn. 

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I want to be a teacher that can be trusted by students, while also inspiring them to love learning.

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Be a teacher that listen, seek first to understand and believe in the students' potential.

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I want to be professional, approachable, inspirational, encouraging, humble, and a role model to my students.

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To be a caring/ relationship building teacher while keeping a clear and professional boundary in the teacher-student relationship. In all things I do, each individual child will be the focus of my actions.

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The kind of teacher that I would like to be 

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Going into the education industry, I want to be an educator that connects with students on multiple levels. I want to be a teacher that students feel completely comfortable talking to, not just someone who imparts knowledge onto them. I want to be a teacher who inspires students to be better at whatever that they do.

Ammar Fazali

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I want to be someone who the children can look up to and as someone who inspires them to reach their full potential.

I would love for them to be able to know that I am their guide and ally in their
life Long journey.

- Maryam

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I want to be a teacher who encourages critical thinking, empathy and diverse views

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As a teacher, we need to maintain good relationship with students. Be humble, apologized to them when make mistakes. Be encouraging and caring. However, we should maintain a clear distance between teacher and students, do not go beyond that.

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The kind of teacher that never blurs the line between right and wrong, while still being kindhearted. Leading by example and not doing anything that I would not want  my students to be doing since I have to be a role model whom they look up to.
-Gregory

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I hope to be a caring teacher who has the welfare of her students at heart. I hope that students can turn to me when they are faced with problems at home or in school. I strive to improve their situation in my capacity as an educator, while bearing in mind that I should tap on colleagues (other teachers) or the school counsellor if the need arises.

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A teacher who opens their minds and is a reliable presence.

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A teacher who opens their minds and is a reliable presence.

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Be a kind, care and inspire teacher for my students, earn their respect through my behaviors.

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Be a kind, care and inspire teacher for my students, earn their respect through my behaviors.

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A teacher who listens before speaking, who cares, who wants students to achieve all they can.

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A teacher on a lifelong learning journey. - Elyana

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I want to be a teacher that students will remember 20 years from now when they are telling their children about their good school experiences

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I hope to be a firm and kind teacher and for students to know that they have endless possibilities

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I would like to be a teacher with a good work-life balance; able to conduct myself professionally while still holding true to the standards of a teacher.

Personally, I feel that a good teacher has to be intrinsically motivated to teach while still having an outlet to pursue their hobbies. As such, having a good work-life balance would lead to more productive and holistic teaching sessions.

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A teacher who can inspire students in both the subject that I'd be teaching and in my morals and principles, and to be someone whom they can respect.

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To become a teacher my students can come to if they face any difficulties in their life.

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To be a teacher that encourages growth (Jonathan)

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To be a teacher that encourages growth (Jonathan)

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To help my students grow independently by setting good examples and helping them learn to responsibility of their own lives.

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To be a teacher who can inspire confidence and good character in her students, and a teacher who is warm and caring whom the students can look up to when they have any issues

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To encourage children to love challenges through professional relationships

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To learn how to effectively balance professionalism with approachability. To be an effective mentor and pastoral figure in their formative years.

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Caring and approachable teacher. Nonetheless i have to bear in mind the professional image that i carry with me and not having it misconstrued in any situations.🌹😃

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Caring and approachable teacher. Nonetheless i have to bear in mind the professional image that i carry with me and not having it misconstrued in any situations.🌹😃

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A teacher that inspires students to be better versions of themselves everyday.

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To be kind and firm - be sensitive to the atmosphere of the class and the needs of my students while building quality relationships with them but also maintaining professional integrity and boundaries.
-Sayori

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I want to be a teacher that supports students in achieving their goals, be it academically or vocationally. And to provide a safe space for them to learn, explore their interests and hone their skills. (Tina Liow)

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To be a caring and inspirational teacher, while being professional.

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“Teaching is not just about hard work, its about heart work as well.”

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Teacher should not only teach knowledge but also morals

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I think the key takeaway from the course is that it takes a village to raise a child. Hence, it’s paramount that as teachers and professionals, we have to help students in the best of our abilities however, also upholding our values and boundaries at the same time. Importantly, we help as much as we can towards the students and to seek sources that can better understand and serve the students when possible and provided.

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Firm and approachable, someone that a student trusts and will turn to when they need help, with a fine line drawn between being a Teacher of a student and a Friend (some students view their teacher(s) to be their friend / more than a friend, which is not advisable especially if the student and teacher are of opposite genders)

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A caring and enthusiastic teacher who leads by example.

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A caring and enthusiastic teacher who leads by example.

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A teacher that encourages students to learn and achieve their potential.

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I love the interactions and the learning with children. I believe we could make a difference in their life emotionally and holistically

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Reflection on the Ethos of Teaching Profession 

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Reflection on the Ethos of Teaching Profession 

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Being an effective Role Model as a teacher  ripples on values and behaviour that respective students cultivates. ( Anishar)

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I want to be the kind of teacher that I looked up to growing up. I want to be approachable and friendly, yet firm, and someone whom the students can respect and trust to teach them well.

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To be kind and wise may not be difficult, but what is difficult is finding the balance between them. I hope that all of us will be able to find a balance that suits our style over the years!
~Sofina Ng

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Aspire to be the great teacher like Rita Pierson and Mr Tan (my Sec 4 form teacher) that inspires our future generation by being the role model that can emulate.

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I hope to be a teacher that does not focus solely on academic content, but one that builds a relationship with students and impart values such as humility, integrity and determination. And also be professional and maintain boundaries. (Grace Kwan)

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I want to be the type of teacher students trust and one that can guide children on how to find the answers they need but allow them to find where the answers are by themselves.

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I want to be able to become a teacher who is able to help groom and nature students to their greatest potential. I also want to become a teacher that students are able to approach in times of trouble.

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Be a teacher who creates a fun and welcoming learning environment for all students

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as a teacher, one should be exemplary in his/her actions in order to inspire the students to be good and contributing members of the community.

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Engage students, yet understand the boundaries.

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Engage students, yet understand the boundaries.

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To become a professional and friendly teacher.

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I envision myself to be a teacher that can help my student to grow and develop in a safe learning environment for both me and them.

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“Seek to understand first before seeking to be understood. “
I hope to use this quote as a guide for me when starting my teaching profession.

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I believe that building rapport with students and inspiring self-confidence and creativity is important. Hence, I want to be a teacher with a big heart and many helping hands, to touch the lives of my students. I want to do everything with love and care, putting my students at the centre of everything.

- Kelsey

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To be a teacher who can lead, care and inspire. :)

It is an honour to be given the opportunity to teach the younger generation, especially when our actions have a ripple effect on the students.

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I desire to be a teacher who inspires and empower my students. To build good rapport with my students and also knowing my own professional boundaries as a teacher. I would like to try my best in helping my students and I know that this is a mission and a calling in my life and I have been greatly blessed to have been given this opportunity to be a teacher. I hope that I would be able to make a difference in the lives of those whom I teach one lesson at a time. I hope to teach students to believe in themselves and for them to know that I believe in them too.

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Brennan Lee Mulligan, Dungeon Master of Dimension 20

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I strive to be open-minded and adaptable, taking time to understand the needs of the class

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“You don’t learn from a teacher you don’t like”

I’ve learnt that being a teacher has such a huge impact on a student’s life. It’s important that teachers connect with students to ensure that they are ready for learning.

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I would like to be the kind of teacher that inspires, warm and caring.

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Caring and inspirational teacher, yet firm and principled

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unexpected things happen in the classroom all the time, so be alert and where possible, turn it into a teachable moment