Philosophy of Teaching

I base my teaching philosophy on the domains of learning identified by Bloom. As a teacher, I feel a special connection to project-based learning as it involves the three areas the model suggests: affective, psychomotor, and cognitive. Developing these skills from early stages in life may secure independent and reflective students, ready to question the world we live in and suggest new ideas to solve everyday problems. 

Understanding that education begins at home, I maintain good communication with families through diverse methods, and I do my best to accommodate families’ needs when possible. I also keep good relationships with my students, knowing their preferences and learning styles to contribute to their experience in school to the best of my abilities.

As a good role model for project-based learning, I like collaborating with my colleagues and discussing contemporaneous situations that will impact our students' learning. I like organization at all levels, from classroom to planning, which I see as a “backward design model,” where my mind is ready to fulfill the goals I have set for myself as a teacher and my students in the classroom. 

Philosophy of Leadership

I base my philosophy of leadership on my core values (Concordia University - Portland, n.d.-a): I believe that my perseverance, hard work, and positive attitude are the clue to reach the farthest goals, and my desire to learn and discover new things, make me a flexible leader, always looking to improve and accommodate to meet the latest and highest standards.

My executing and strategic strengths (Gallup, n.d.) also play a fundamental role in my leadership style. My analytical side allows me to prioritize tasks and goals, while my responsibility takes me to complete those goals, even when difficulties arise. My arranger and learner skills enable me to organize all the tasks I have set in a flexible way.

My values and strengths align beautifully when it comes to working collaboratively. I believe that all humans can learn from each other by sharing experiences, and many great ideas can come alive through teamwork. As a leader, I can guide and organize those ideas and put them into new decisions that affect a common goal. 

I believe I bring my values everywhere, regardless of the situation, demonstrating stability. I build trust in my team by being authentic and always keeping in mind my efforts to become who I am. I show compassion when I help individuals “sort what is real and what can improve their odds in a difficult situation,” and by working collaboratively, “co-learning creates mutual vulnerability and discovery.” (Rath, 2008). Finally, I create hope by sharing my experiences and learning from them, having a positive attitude toward the future.