On Becoming a Teacher

Ever since I was a little ,  I knew that in my future I wanted to become a teacher.  I always look up to my teachers,  especially the ones I had in elementary school. 

In my educational philosophy is that I believe that every person is capable of learning.  As a future educator I believe that every student is different with their own way of learning and their own set of needs that they bring to the classroom. It is my responsibility to interpret their gifts and provide a good environment that will help my students learn to the best of their abilities that matches each students individual needs.  As Teaching is a challenging task. One shall perform his duty with the highest degree of excellence, professionalism, intelligence, skill, and with utmost devotion and dedication to ensure the quality of education. It is also the noblest profession. A teacher carries numerous responsibilities. Her task is not just simply delivering the lesson inside the four corners of the classroom but rather serves as the second parent of the students and therefore loves and cares for her students like her real children. A guidance counsellor, that whenever her students commit mistakes, a teacher makes the students realize their wrongdoings. Sometimes, she even serves as charity worker to her students, when she meets students who are less fortunate in terms of living, students who would go to school without taking their breakfast, without baon, without fare, but still persistent in finishing studies . With this kind of student, a teacher could never close her eyes but would willingly extend help. The only reward a teacher hopes or expects from these students is for them to finish studies and more-to be able to get a good job and earn a living on their own in the future.

 It is said that all professionals with different fields of studies came from the hands of a very simple mentor...with these thoughts in my mind and despite the fact that being a teacher is very taxing; still, I am proud of being one.

As an educator, I strongly believe that nurturing and nourishing all students must be my utmost concern. I dream of students whose fullest potentials are developed to make them become responsible citizens. They must be properly taught to read, write and speak both English and Filipino. They must use these languages as an avenue for self-improvement and community building. They must know how to process ideas, compute numbers, solve problems, apply concepts, and make decisions for themselves to make them empowered learners. They must be students who are always hungry for knowledge, seeking truths and facts of life for them to give meaning for their existence. They must be valued as persons whose ideas, thoughts, perceptions, views and beliefs are essential for him and for others. They must be immersed to the complexities and realities of life so that they would be able to survive and continue living and valuing life. They must be regarded as God’s precious gift whose life is essential for his school, family and community. I can only do these, by making them the heart of the operation of the school where the program and projects are students-centered. And also Teachers are a special blessing from God to us.