The Power Of Teacher

As a student you’re not the only that is frustrated. Rose explains how even dealing with the issues and difficulty of a highly respected professor you can still somehow find comfort as a student and learn to deal with the issues of the professor in your own way. Rose also points out that the impact a teacher has on his or her students is very powerful. I know from experience that when you as a student can respect and relate to a teacher your more willing to put as much effort as you can into your own work. Rose

The best teacher I’ve ever had was my Honors English teacher, who was the strictest and harshest grader I’ve ever come across. With her as my teacher, I spent the majority of my sophomore year stressed out. What I didn’t realize, however, was that the only reason I was struggling, was because I refused to acknowledge that what she was doing was teaching. The teachers I had previously, never challenged me in the way that she did and, because of that, I could do the bare minimum and still pass. After I finished her class, I realized that she didn’t just set me up to pass her class, but set me up to excel in the future. She changed the way I looked at education, and made me acknowledge that having trouble in a class didn’t mean that I was incapable;

Teachers have a pivotal impact on students’ desires to stay in school and motivation to succeed. As a student myself and the act of studying to become an educator, I realize how crucial it is for students to know that a teacher cares about his or her academic success and him or her in general. I was shy growing up which in turn led to a lack of confidence in myself and my abilities, and my teachers provided me with the skills I need to succeed, Seeing that tie in and how my teachers have shaped into who I am today led me to see that impact on a personal level and how a teacher can truly change a person’s life.

All of the teachers I observed had many different ways to manage their classroom. Many of their ways were similar, but there were some differences too. I noticed that the female teachers used songs to get the children from one activity to another while the male teacher went right into the next lesson. All of the teachers welcomed their students as they came into the classroom. Mrs. Pollard sang the hello song to them and Mrs. Kraus did as well. After they welcomed the children, all of the teachers had their students go directly to their carpet spots. Mr. Leonhardt had three different seating types for the students, which I thought was different yet effective. There were team spots, dance lines and free seating. When the students were

I had wonderful teachers, always so helpful and there for me whenever I had a question. I felt that I could ask them anything and that means the world to me as a student. It is important to me to feel comfortable with a teacher to succeed. Their knowledge on things that didn’t come from our books was very helpful as well, I loved to hear all their real world experiences. They truly are incredible people and I hope they continue on teaching for many years because they are a big factor on why I am so passionate about my

I was extremely lucky to have amazing teachers throughout my schooling. However, one teacher that went above and beyond would have to be Mr. Sierra, my advising counselor and teacher in high school. Mr. Sierra possessed many characteristics that made him a great teacher. He always encouraged me to do my best and taught me never to settle for ‘just okay’. His advice has really resonated with me and is something that I have applied to my life in all aspects. A great teacher like Mr. Sierra, is someone who guides, encourages, and during this same process challenges

Looking back at my education, school wasn't as important to me as it should have been. My favorite teachers at the time were teachers who let me get by. Now that I'm mature and wiser, I now know that those types of teachers were not suitable teachers. The teachers that I ostracized were in fact the more suitable teachers and they only wanted the best for me. Of those suitable teachers there is only one who still has an impact on my life and her name is Mrs. Brantley. Mrs. Brantley is distinct from many other teachers. She is a teacher whose main and only focus is the success of her students.

My mind is still processing all of the ideas and challenges presented by George Couros during our most recent institute day this past Friday. After this day of professional development, I feel revitalized, encouraged, and motivated to stretch my teaching muscles and rethink how I incite learning in my classroom. Technology has opened a world of opportunity for us as learners, but as Uncle Ben quips in Spiderman, "With great power comes great responsible."

Mr. Curt Fitzgerald is one such unforgettable teacher. Whether for better or worse, Curt Fitzgerald is one of the most memorable people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. In 20 years I will not remember the capital of Nauru or what year the Romanians gained their independence. What I will remember is something way less factual or historic. I will remember listening to Mr. Fitzgerald give commentary while we watched any and every movie or him hissing at us when we came to class late. I will remember crying on the first day of class from laughing at his shadow puppets. Even though these memories are small and silly, he truly will have impacted each of us. We have been taught not to take everything so seriously and that even the most self-explanatory of movies sometimes deserve an explanation. Teachers like Curt Fitzgerald have so much power in the way they conduct themselves. Time after time, I have seen Mr. Fitzgerald pull aside a classmate who was a little rough around the edges and talk to them about their grades. He would always find a way to help them get back on track and make sure they left with a plan to succeed. I am sure those students will not easily forget the compassion a certain social studies teacher had on them. These qualities of compassion and humor are ones that all those who have encountered Curt Fitzgerald will continue to carry throughout the rest of their

I never had any bad experiences when I was with her; she never got angry, she never failed to encourage her students, and believed in each student she came across. In fifth grade I, would walk my brother to class everyday and tried to play “mom” daily. I would walk into her class and automatically felt welcomed and in a safe environment. I did not realize at the time that her class was going to lead to my desire to teach. She made her classroom more than a place where an average teacher

My first class wasn’t with Melony so I got a little nervous. What?? It is NOT my fault that I was going to a new school and In the middle of the year! So,my home room teacher is Mr. King Graver. I heard he was really nice but I don’t know who I can trust after this happened.

There has always been this one teacher that has had a positive influence on my life. Mrs. X was an amazing teacher, and she even made me want to be a teacher when I grow up. She can make the subject she’s teaching into something you never thought that she could teach like that. Mrs. X has definitely had a positive influence on my life.

In conclusion, Mrs. Peterson is the one teacher who has had a truly significant impact on my development as a student. I developed courage, and I am not afraid to make as many mistakes because I view it as a learning process. She deserves a million thank you’s for all that she has done for me, and I cannot thank her enough for that. I hope she knows how much of an impact she has made on my development as a person and ultimately as a student. I think it is truly amazing that you can meet one teacher who impacts your life in such a positive way, and I am beyond grateful for everything that she has done to

Highly effective teachers create effective lessons that engage their students. In my construction class, I know the importance of effective lessons and preparing my students for the next chapter in their lives. Regardless of the course an educator teaches, there is a list of standards provided by the state and districts that teachers must follow. Effective teachers look at those standards and narrow them down to the power standards or what a student needs to know to be successful. In addition to the power standards, I need SMART goals, learning outcomes and learning objectives in place for my students. It is important that I use real-world applications to prepare my student for college and career readiness.

What makes a great teacher, is a simple question, that might seem to have an obvious answer, however, the answers may not be so simple. When I asked my former teachers “What Makes A Great Teacher,” my geometry teacher responded with: patience, determination, passion, confidences, self discipline, and organizational skills. These are qualities that when combined equal a great mentor. It is self explanatory as to why a teacher would need to have skills such as patience and organizational skills. Most of the research discussed being organized and patient but the qualities of confidence and self discipline were not mentioned. When I interview my teacher I was stunned by her answers of confidence and self discipline, since her answer was unique. She is correct in the sense that to become a successful teacher it is important to be grounded and confident.