User:Tkirk006





 About Me

My name is Tanya Kirk and I am working toward my licensure certification for Pre-K through 6th grade. I graduated in 2002 from UVA's College at Wise with a Bachelor's in Business Administration. After working several years in the Business field, I decided that is not the path for me, so here I am back in college.

I am a proud mother of a three year old boy, Denim. He is the most important person in my life. He has really changed my perspective of life.

 My Teaching Philosophy

Becoming a mother really opened my eyes and made me see the world in a different perspective. I want my son to have the best education possible. Therefore, I think that every teacher should teach their students as if it were their own son or daughter.

Teachers have a huge responsibilty in teaching today's youth. Not only do we have to teach reading, writing, and arthimetic, we also have to teach in way that each and every student can relate. There are so many barriers in the classrooms today such as languages, disabilites, and even social barriers that teachers need to be prepared to deal with and be able to provide the best education. Our children are our future and we need to get them ready for it.

Incorporating technology into the classrooms is essential in educating our youth. Today's students use technology in their daily routines. Providing them the chance to learn using technology helps them retain what they are learning. I believe that teachers should use more in their teaching strategies than just lecturing because students need to be excited about what they are learning and using other approachse will help them be excited about learning.

Jlhogan22 (talk) 00:28, 14 September 2008 (UTC) Hi, I truly enjoyed reading your page and seeing your pictures. I too have a bachelor's degree and have came back to obtain licensure to teach. I agree with your philosophy. It is up to us to be sure that our children are given a proper education. I also wanted to let you know that I admire anyone in college with a child. Being a mother is a difficult task on its own. Good luck to you!