I am a writer, a teacher, a curriculum developer, and a
lay-out artist of different school publications. I have a degree in
Bachelor of Secondary Education, Major in English and Master of Arts in
Education, Major in Educational Management. I tried another world totally
different from teaching by enrolling in Juris Doctor since being a lawyer was
part of my dream. However, after finishing several units, it dawned on me that
my dream was different from what I wanted to accomplish in reality. So, off I
went to continue what I have started in the academe and received about 300
awards.
WHO AM I?
Who am I go deeper than my professional qualification. It is
a paradox that I have looked at myself in deeper perspective only after decades
of existence. I guess, this is a fraction of who am I. The ‘I’ is often
ignored because ever since I could remember ‘we’ and ‘they’ hold
more responsibilities since they denote more number of people involved.
As a person, I hold true in my heart the most important thing
in life, which is leaving a lasting impression of morality and sincerity. With
the combination of these two virtues, I am bound to have a life well lived. I
do not claim a saintly- life. As a human being, I know that I am fallible. No
space can accommodate for the mistakes I have done in my life. However, I can
claim that these two main ingredients of a contented life are deeply planted in
my heart and clearly define who am I as a person.
Being a teacher for me is evidently elucidated in the speech
of one of my top students. A teacher embodies the value of her untold
influence. It does not merely mean teaching per se but bringing dawn of
understanding in the minds and opening hearts for greater yearning to learn.
Further, he explicated that through me, he learned the importance of initiative
and generosity. That is exactly what a teacher must be. Generous in sharing
everything she has even if it means getting drained in the process. The real
essence of teaching is creating greater individuals. Probably, bigger than what
a teacher is. I can claim with utmost certainty that my former students will be
better in their chosen fields in the future. Some seeds last long and I am glad
as a teacher to be one of those responsible in planting tiny seeds of knowledge
and virtues. Their feats are affirmations of my essence as a teacher.
WHERE AM I?
Thus, I built a channel to extend my help in
simple ways by providing educational resources for teachers around the world.
The Facebook page, English and
ArtSolutions has currently more than 12,000 followers and my
website, https://www.englishandartsolutions.com has
hundreds of resources.
Moreover, my teaching experience here in the most
powerful country in the world hit me with a painful realization. Millions of
children back home do not have access to proper education and basic necessities
such as food. The problem is bigger than life itself but I have always lived
with the principle that a help no matter how small will always make a
difference.
Where am I then? At the heart of the dreams I have carefully
woven for many years.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Ever since I started teaching, I have this very strong
conviction to give only the best in this field. Thus, I purge myself to the
point of exhaustion hoping nothing but giving what the students deserve
whenever they go to school. This site is my next venture. Reaching teachers and
students no matter where they are in the world.
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