Who am I as a teacher?

I believe I am a teacher open to reflection. In doing so, I hope to model similar attitudes in my students. To me, teaching is much more than the transmission of knowledge - it is guiding the personal growth of students by instilling in them values. As a teacher, it is important that I work with all students. It means that when things get tough, I work harder in order to help my students learn. I must put myself in the mind of the student and always remember that I too am a student for life as I have much to learn. It is important to me that my students know that they are able to approach me for support whether it is with a math problem or whether they just need someone to talk to.

What is my goal? Although I have stated that above, I believe it is a question my must continually return to.