User:Amort007

All About Me...

My Name is Amada Morton but, everybody calls me Amy. I live in Yorktown, VA with my son Brandon who just turned 12, and my daughter Valerie who graduated from Virginia Tech on May 10, 2008. She is 21 yrs old. She is planning to go to medical school for four more years. I received my under graduate degree from Sacred Heart University, Santurce, Puerto Rico. I currently teach Spanish to high school students. Last year I taught Spanish at the Middle school and High School. I also used to help the Elementary School. This is the hardest time of my life, I’m working two jobs, taking care of my son and I’m taking nine credits to be able to get my license before the new school year begins. I still enjoy life… I like scrapbooking, gardening and travel.

My Educational Philosophy

My educational philosophy centers on the idea of the wide range of learning style, needs and abilities that students have. The teacher has to address, and try to help them through a variety of means. I believe that all students can learn if provided and environment where they can feel safe and confident. The successful teacher can meet these needs in a widely diverse classroom. It's also very important to set the learning environment and performance expectations for the students.Be always ready to help the student set goals and monitor their own learning process.

A Good Teacher:

I think a good teacher is one who inspires students by demonstrating a love/passion for his/her subject matter. Also a good teacher learns from their student and keeps an open mind concerning instructional strategies. (What works for one group may not work for other) A good teacher should be knowledgeable in their subject area as well as other areas. Should be organized and present well prepared lessons and be aware of the diversity between students and try to tap into the individuality of the students. Find works, discussion topics relevant to them. Engage the students in as many activities for different learning style as possible. Be as fair as possible and treat students with respect. Create a respectful environment for both the teacher and the student through an organized and well- disciplined environment. A good teacher should encourage students to explore the internet for help on subject. (Watch videos, read the news, listen to the radio, explore the geography of the target language. I believe that assessment should be accurate frequent, effective, and fair. Should be completed as soon as possible after an activity. Finally a good teacher should establish a positive “safe” Classroom environment so that they feel “free” to ask questions and ask for help.