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Be passionate, be inspirational, & show dedication. These are all at the core of my philosophy on teaching.

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Always being there for your students ensuring their success both in and out of the classroom

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Love what you do. If it reflects in your work, students will know you care about what is being taught.

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To nurture the minds of students and provide them with the tools they need for academic success

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From my experiences as a student, teachers that believed in their students and were dedicated to them were the most effective. Their positive attitudes and passion for what they did drove me forward in my academic career and made me want to learn more and be the best student I could be. This notion was also highlighted by Kellough & Kellough as they discussed the notion of secondary school students wanting to learn if there is perceived value in what is being taught. (p. 103)

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Ensure that students are aware of the classroom procedures on the first day of instruction. Have a copy of class procedures on the wall as well. It is important to maintain a structured learning environment and not to waste a minute of class time. This can be accomplished by laying out to the class how each class period should be. Establishing the classroom as a safe, welcoming environment is crucial. This will assist the students in focusing on learning, and will help keep distractions at a minimum.

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These characteristics allow the students to see that their growth both academically and personally are a priority for me. It is important to have procedures and expectations for student development. I believe that these should be made clear to students on day 1. The importance of procedures instead of consequences are discussed by Kellough & Kellough. (p. 114) These will be integrated into every lesson and demonstrated everyday in class.

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Enter the classroom on time, ready to work. Please be mindful of others as you enter, do not be disruptive. Respect your fellow students, treat others how you would like to be treated. Be attentive when your teacher or classmates are speaking. Raise your hand if you have a question or comment. Complete assignments and other coursework on time. Participate in class discussions, ask questions.

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Always respect classmates, your teachers, and yourself.

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Always have a growth mindset, not a fixed mindset. The keyword is "yet" (I have not learned this, yet.)