I have been a teacher, a resident counselor, an early childhood educator, a babysitter, a nanny, a tutor, a camp counselor, and a number of other child care related roles for over 10 years, and I cannot wait to start teaching in my own classroom. I am passionate about teaching and believe that my classroom learning environment should be fun, engaging, promote growth, and a love for learning. My philosophy of education consists of creating a community of independent learners who are the center of their learning. I want them to obtain the skills necessary to become lifelong learners. Where their backgrounds, experiences, and communities are incorporated in my classroom. I strive to create a classroom filled with opportunities that allow my students to see themselves.