For me, teaching is a calling. From my earliest childhood memories, I remember loving to play "school." Regardless of whether I am acting in the formal roles of "instructor' or "student," I seek to learn and to teach. I believe it is important to view the student-teacher relationship as one that is co-constructed. Much as I hope students will learn from me, I equally appreciate the learning I take from my students. In the classroom space, I believe that authority and the responsibility for learning is mutually shared.

 

Part of this co-construction requires that I reflect on my own approach, style and biases in the learning process. It also requires that I recognize that students learn differently, have differing levels of learning abilities, and that my teaching must be sensitive to the individual needs of each student. In approaching my teaching, I attempt to accommodate the myriad of learning styles present in the classroom. I utilize a blend of approaches, including reading, writing, discussion, role play, case studies, reflection, and lecture.

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I relish the challenge of trying to take difficult concepts and explore them in accessible, interesting and engaging ways. I also strive to experiment with new innovative ways of engaging in the learning process. I am not the only one that benefits from this experimentation. My students do as well. When it comes to education, the process is often the product, and I continually learn as I teach.

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I am currently seeking a full-time role, teaching subjects closely related to my area of specialization either in the Visual Arts, Design, Textiles or hard materials. Any opportunities in the Learning and Development environment would also be valued.