Sandy d.

I am a vibrant and enthusiastic educator who thrives on creativity and connection. Outside the classroom, you’ll often find me exploring the great outdoors, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, or unwinding with an engrossing book. My teaching philosophy is rooted in inclusivity and empowerment—every student deserves to feel seen, valued, and inspired to achieve their highest aspirations. With a passion for innovative learning and a commitment to fostering a positive classroom environment, I strive to ignite curiosity, nurture individuality, and equip students with the confidence to excel.

Teaching styles I adopt in my practice are: 1. Direct Instruction (Teacher-Centered) Features: Structured lessons, clear objectives, and step-by-step guidance. Use Case: Teaching grammar rules, essay structures, or literary analysis techniques. 2. Inquiry-Based Learning (Student-Centered) Features: Encourages students to ask questions and explore answers. Use Case: Analyzing themes or characters in literature by letting students investigate and discuss. 3. Differentiated Instruction Features: Adapting content, process, and assessments based on students’ abilities and learning styles. Use Case: Tailoring lessons for diverse learners in mixed-ability classrooms. 4. Collaborative Learning Features: Group activities, discussions, or projects. Use Case: Peer editing essays, literature circle discussions, or group presentations. 5. Socratic Method Features: Open-ended questioning to stimulate critical thinking. Use Case: Exploring themes in a text or debating interpretations of literary works. 6. Project-Based Learning Features: Students engage in extended projects that solve real-world problems or explore complex questions. Use Case: Creating a multimedia presentation analyzing a novel’s historical context. 7. Flipped Classroom Features: Students learn foundational material at home and engage in application during class. Use Case: Watching videos on grammar concepts at home, followed by in-class exercises. 8. Experiential Learning Features: Learning through experiences such as simulations or role-playing. Use Case: Enacting a scene from a play or creating a mock trial for a character. 9. Gamification Features: Incorporating games or competitive elements. Use Case: Grammar or vocabulary quizzes as games, or literature trivia challenges. 10. Blended Learning Features: Combines traditional teaching with online resources. Use Case: Assigning online tasks like interactive quizzes alongside in-class analysis. 11. Scaffolded Learning Features: Providing temporary supports that are gradually removed. Use Case: Helping students build complex essays step-by-step. 12. Culturally Responsive Teaching Features: Incorporates students’ cultural backgrounds into the learning process. Use Case: Using texts that reflect the students’ cultural identities and discussing their relevance. 13. Reflective Teaching Features: Encourages students to think critically about their learning process. Use Case: Assigning journal entries on what they learned from a text or class activity. 14. Interactive Lecture Features: Short lectures interspersed with student interaction, like Q&A or quick exercises. Use Case: Introducing a literary era or movement before diving into texts. 15. Multi-Sensory Approach Features: Uses visual, auditory, and kinesthetic methods. Use Case: Pairing audio readings of poetry with visual art interpretations or creating a physical timeline of historical events in literature.