Meet the Teacher

Hi! My name is Lyndsay James. I completed my Bachelor of Education with a focus on Social Emotional Learning in August 2014 from the University of British Columbia. My long practicum was a fantastic experience teaching in the primary grades. I loved every minute and all of the amazing learning opportunities I had a chance to experience. I also had the chance to complete a Community Field Experience Practicum in Tahsis BC. It was a privilege and rewarding opportunity to travel and experience education in different settings. I now work for a School District in the Lower Mainland of BC and teach grade 4/5.

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy is to educate the heart and mind. I create a positive classroom environment by fostering Social Emotional Learning and incorporating and implementing teaching through the five areas of Social Emotional Learning. The five competencies include:

Self-Management
Self-Awareness
Responsible Decision Making
Relationship Skills and
Social Awareness

My teaching philosophy includes the following:

• Social Emotional Learning/ Teaching
• Encouraging and fostering self-regulation
• Reflection
• Practicing critical thinking
• Using a variety of assessment strategies in the classroom
• Developing meaningful relationships with students
• Providing adaptations and modifications to meet students’ needs
• Engage students learning styles 
• Creating supportive relationships and open communication with students, parents and staff.

Educate the Heart and Mind Video short video from the Dalai Lama Center (narrated by my favourite poet Shane Koyczan)

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My Personal Interests:

Education
Social Emotional Learning
Self-Regulation
Inquiry
Hands on Learning
Experiential Education
Education Technology

Hobbies and Activities

Figure Skating
Photography
Outdoor Activities
Kayaking
Golfing
Biking
Sports
Camping

Any questions or comments can be written below, or to contact me my email is westcoastprimaryteacher[at]gmail.com