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- What were you like as a student?
As a student, I much preferred working and learning outside of the classroom rather than inside. I also had a fear of numbers as a student, and I know many students struggle with math anxiety so I have great sympathy for what they are going through.
I grew up in India where we had a very traditional approach to learning. We were often taught to follow rules rather than “learning by doing.” So I never really had the experience of learning the way I love to teach!
- How do you define success as an educator?
I feel that I am successful as an educator when I am in the position to understand the student’s needs and identify their true potential. My great reward is helping them to become successful, confident joyful learners. I love to see the spark in their eyes and watch them apply the strategies we worked to build together in any situation.
- How do you engage a reluctant learner?
The first step is to build a relationship with a child, learning will come automatically if the student is engaged with me personally. Secondly, it is important to use their interests, whether it is picking topics of their interest, playing games, or offering a variety of activities based on what they like. I can use legos to teach and chat about Minecraft or their favorite movies. It is also important to meet the student where he/she is whether that is intellectually, socially, or even spatially. For example, we may both sit on a bouncing ball during our lessons together!
- What makes you laugh? What brings you joy?
I’m a joyful person in general and working with students brings me a lot of joy. I enjoy their silly jokes and personalities! My son and my daughter also make me laugh when they crack jokes or make silly facial expressions. I also find joy in simple things. Being able to sit at home with a cup of tea and look back at childhood pictures of my children and reminisce about the sweet times.
- What is your favorite midnight snack?
I have sweet tooth! I really enjoy strawberry ice cream and an Indian treat called “GULAB JAMUN.” I can have it anytime!
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