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If I had to sum up my teaching philosophy in a picture, I would use this one. I’m a huge fan of Howard Gardner, who introduced educators to “Multiple Intelligences.” He says that everyone has a strength, and if you utilizing that information while teaching, students are capable of amazing things.
Let’s face it, we all have strengths and weaknesses. I am terrible at sports- I do not like group sports and have never played one. I am uncoordinated and have no interest in highlighting that fact. If my teachers taught me in “sports terms” I would have been bored to tears and probably gotten into trouble for not paying attention and maybe been labeled a “Behavior Problem.”
Picture your own school years. Were there activities you liked more than others? I’m guessing that the subjects that held your interest were things you did well in. It’s the same for your own children.
Thankfully, this year with my 1:1 tutoring sessions, I am able to find what works for each student and watch them soar. As an educator, I realize that there is no “One size fits all” and that the more engaging and exciting the lessons are, the more invested students will be. And while you will never contact me to be your child’s football or lacrosse coach, I am a perfect fit for a child who is struggling in school or hasn’t found that “spark.”
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