Kaitlyn Kingsbury

College of Southern Nevada

EDU 201
Prof, Susan Bridges

Not most people seek a career in education primarily on the amount of money they will make, it
is a unique profession that takes a lot of courage to pursue. Th e desire to serve others or to make
a difference drives one to select education. I was inspired by my mother to pursue a profession in
education. But not entirely; she is a special education teacher who got into the profession
because of my older sister who was diagnosed with autism. She has helped and nurtured both
her parents and her students, in my observation.
A diverse range of talents are necessary for teaching, some of which include effective
communication, organizational abilities, adaptability, and patience. There are a ton more talents
that are crucial for a teacher to possess, but I specifically mentioned five because I believe I
already possess them or am actively attempting to improve them. Most importantly, I have good
communication skills and can convey my ideas well while also listening. From my observation
time, I have also discovered that I am incredibly adaptable and tolerant with the students I am
working with. Organized skills are something I am currently working on but in discussing this
with my mentor teacher I have learned that there are numerous methods she employs to help her
in organizing both her classroom and her teachings. Also, my observations have persuaded me
that the classroom environment must be friendly and welcoming in order to foster a feeling of
safety and welcome for the children. People need to know they are significant and thought about.
constructing areas within the classroom to accommodate students' requirements and give them a
learning atmosphere where they can explore and find inspiration.
 The traits and abilities I'll need to succeed as a teacher are excitement, self-assurance in
my ability to teach and in the pupils' want to learn. I firmly feel that my level of effectiveness is
directly related to how passionate I am about my work. in this example, instruction. I have had
teachers that have made me lose my excitement, and if I do, I lose my capacity to do the work
well. In order to connect with my kids, I must also have faith that I am acting morally and
appropriately. To be effective, I must constantly keep my subject matter knowledge and skills
current. Finally, I need to be committed to my work. I must establish relationships with my
students' families and show a passion for education. These qualities can only be attained via
ongoing education and continuing participation in the educational and professional processes.
I want to use a more experimental or hands-on style to instruction rather than as much
straight whole-group instruction. I want pupils to have the chance to investigate their own
learning and discover the value of the knowledge being delivered. I will focus on small group
instruction as a technique of offering support and distinction. I also want the assessment to be
pertinent to the standards and meaningful. As I oppose testing for the sake of testing, I want to
make sure that the students are learning for the long term and generalizing their knowledge, not
just for the time. My instruction must reflect the different backgrounds, cultures, and learning
preferences of the students.
Regardless of color or social/economic class, I firmly believe that all children can learn.
This is the foundation of my educational philosophy. It is based on the theories and concepts that
varied teaching methods are necessary to reach all students and that it is important to let them
discover their own learning preferences. Cultural backgrounds do influence how we study,
therefore teaching my pupils to appreciate and tolerate variety will help them have more
educational opportunities. Regrettably, at this time, I am concerned with student motivation and
respect for the educational process. I think there has been a change in how parents, kids, and
even instructors view the subjects and methods used by schools to educate their children.
I must first earn my associate degree before moving on to my bachelor's in education if I
want to become a teacher. To better understand and respect the students I will teach, I will
explore opportunities in schools, daycares, or even becoming an aid. I'm aware that it will be
challenging, but I'm up for the task and eagerly anticipate the day when I can describe myself as
a successful teacher.