My venture into the career as a college professor has really sparked my interest in education and learning. I have discovered teaching is an extremely gratifying career, and I am not only instructing but learning along with the students. I enjoy the fact that I can pass on knowledge to my students and they can also teach me ways to improve my instructing skills and class curriculum. I have been fortunate to have taught classes in the Forensic Science field in which I am not only experienced but passionate about. I also am experienced in Biology and Medical Terminology. I have tried to develop a stimulating environment where learners are not just taking notes and sitting in class, but also performing hands-on experiments and projects. I really enjoy evaluating the students, not only by their knowledge on the subject but also on their creativity in expressing that knowledge. I believe this may be a refreshing approach to learning and keeping the subject interesting.

I like to get to know my students and what they are interested in and what is their best method of learning. I tell my students a little about myself and ask them questions about themselves as well to break the ice.

I like to give my students skills that allow them to research information on their own. I like to provide information on resources where they can find valid information and learning tools to help them with their success.

I love to encourage students! Providing them with helpful knowledge and giving them useful information on how to become a more confident student is great positive reinforcement that they can use in their learning careers.

I would evaluate what they know about the topic, and then work with them to figure out where they are having difficulty. I would also provide visual aids and learning materials to guide them through the learning process.

By breaking down the reading assignment, I find that taking it in small pieces helps the student grasp what they are reading. I also provide examples that relate to the material so they retain the information.

Getting to know the student is key. Understanding how they learn and what would be best for them to learn the subject is a must for their success.

When you make the subject fun and not mundane, students seem to enjoy it more and then learning it becomes easier.

Short quizzes and question and answer sessions help students remember the information. Repetition is also a good practice to remember the information.

Positive reinforcement is always helpful. Encouraging them when they miss something and then praising them when they accomplish a goal.

Getting to know the student and asking them certain questions to get to the root of their academic issue can point me in the direction of where they need the most help. Communication is the key!

Students learn differently, so finding out how to get the information across to them in the most effective manner is important. I use a variety of teaching techniques to best fit students.

I like to use PowerPoint, certain interactive internet resources, real-life examples, and reading materials, just to name a few.