My Teaching.

My teaching philosophy has evolved through many years of working with students from various backgrounds and age groups. One thing that is extremely important to me is to have a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in the classroom. I care about my students, and I want to them to feel like they are in a safe and respectful environment where they develop and thrive. Within this safe space, I want to always challenge my students to exceed their own expectations, grow, and acquire the tools necessary to become ambassadors of their institution and training. As an educator and advisor, I take my responsibilities towards my students very seriously and match my expectations of them with equal support from my side. Rather than teach at them, I aim to encourage dialogue and discussion among the students, whom I see as a community of learners and scholars. Ultimately, I want students to leave my classes equipped with the necessary tools and skills to effectively understand, reflect, and communicate (both orally and in written form). Using various different types of media in the classroom is an important part of the real-life connection I want my students to have with higher education. My goal is to make them start seeing the field for what it is: an essential and dynamic component of society. At the same time, I see teaching and learning as part of the same dynamic. The opportunity to work with such heterogeneous and diverse groups from various geographical, cultural and social backgrounds has shaped the educator that I aspire to be. Working with students has always motivated me to challenge my own generalized assumptions, beliefs, and stereotypes. It has taught me numerous lessons about tolerance and respect towards others while enabling me to expand my insights not only as an educator, but most importantly in whole as a person.