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My journey as an educator began 25 years ago at this very school- Oxford Public School. Teaching different grades in this awesome journey, I have developed deep appreciation and understanding for this noblest profession.

Providing an environment where my students can take risk and experience authentic learning is the cornerstone of my educational philosophy. The connection between student and teacher is everything.

All through these years I have been trying to repair self- efficacy of students in different subjects, especially in English. Earning trust of students is the vehicle for making the necessary adjustments to make them believe, in their ability to analyse and create their own masterpieces.

'What is best for our students?' This is the question that twirls around my mind about one hundred times a day. My job as a teacher is to make learning experience engaging, encouraging and inspiring to all learners. I teach with purpose in mind. I want school to be a fun place for all the students to experience all realms of learning. I always strive to make my lessons and teaching enjoyable. I strive to help students understand the 'why' of all learnings. At the end of the day, I try to inspire them to find passion and purpose in learning and to realize how important they are. They are the future and it is my job to guide them. I have dedicated myself to make a difference in the lives of children so that they can make a difference in the world. In this 25th year of my teaching career, I feel fortunate to say that I love my job more than ever. I try to offer as many interactive, real life experiences as possible to help make learning authentic and meaningful. I know while no child will remember any worksheet they did in 3rd, 5th or 8th std. but they will remember the life lessons, role plays and thank you notes that were exchanged or Ted videos which they were asked to watch and books which I suggested them to read. I hope all this will have a lasting impact on their lives.

Neelam Singh
Vice Principal, Oxford Public School


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  1. Niharika Singh24 March 2017 at 18:43

    Very well written! In today's day and age, teaching is more difficult than ever but despite the hurdles our teachers strive to make a difference in student's lives. And if you make a difference even for one student, you have fulfilled your purpose as a teacher. To the world you may be a teacher, but to that one student, you are a hero! and you truly are! :)

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  2. Unknown24 March 2017 at 18:52

    Yes ma'am...the Ted videos,thanks giving card, vocabulary words has always helped us in improving ourself..you are an true inspiration for each one of us..
    Who is always ready to lend her ears...
    Your daily diary diaries has helped to bring the positive change in many students life's.
    You a strong pillar of OXFORD....

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  3. Unknown24 March 2017 at 19:11

    Thank you for the Geography Lessons Ma'am. I still remember almost everything about El Nino and El Nina.

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  4. Unknown24 March 2017 at 20:52

    Being as thankless a profession as teaching is, it's more important than most. All of today's leaders stand on the shoulders of their past teachers. Kudos!

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  5. Unknown24 March 2017 at 21:45

    Thank you for all the geography and Russian class lessons. Thanks to you my geographical understanding is still very good. Thank you for even making me take part in annual function. Thank you for making a difference in my life. You are one of my favourite teacher​. Respect always!

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  6. Unknown24 March 2017 at 22:15

    I remember taking pictures of stalagmites and stalactites while visiting one of the places and I remembered then only because of your geography lessons mam. Thank you so much for being such a patient teacher who was always willing to listen to children. Thank you for always encouraging us.

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  7. Unknown24 March 2017 at 22:53

    Truly said aunty, unfortunately I have never experienced ur way of teaching but one thing which I m sure about dat u r d best teacher Nd truly a gift for ur students, I can totally understand ur views , can relate to it coz m experiencing it rite now Nd ll take it as a learning for me too...wid luv

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  8. Sarthak Dhamija25 March 2017 at 00:25

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  9. Sarthak Dhamija25 March 2017 at 00:45

    Aristotle said "Those who educate children are to be honoured more than parents,for these only gave life,those art of living well".
    Ma'am I may not have said this quite often,but I find this blog to be the correct platform to express my feelings.
    Thank you so much ma'am it is you who helped me for 15 long years, you made a better person who could lead his life with loyalty,truth and honour.
    Thank you so much for the geography lessons.
    I may not be what I am if u were not there in my life...

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  10. Unknown25 March 2017 at 10:42

    Thank You Niharika, Tanvi, Shashank(s), Charu, Kajal, Sanjeet and Sarthak. Your appreciation and encouragement means a lot to me. It renews my zeal to continue doing my work. Stay Blessed!

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  11. Unknown25 March 2017 at 19:27

    You have definitely made learning an enjoyble process mam!. The ted videos, the books, the worksheets , the role plays , the life lessons taught by you form an integral part of our learning. Learning has definitely been engaging , encouraging and enjoyble, more or less - the credit goes to you. Not only for you as a teacher but also for me as a student our school- OXFORD has been a beautiful journey . A journey i wish i always remain a part of, A journey - i will cherish all my life.
    thank-you to you and oxford for this beautiful journey.
    I wish the learning process always remain the same- ENCOURAGING, ENJOYBLE, INSPIRING and MEMORABLE.
    Thankyou once again
    Feel blessed to be a part of your english and geography classes and this wonderful institution.!!

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  12. Unknown26 March 2017 at 09:53

    Thank You Harshal, for the beautiful comment. You are very much a part of this institute, you will always be. Wish you all the best in life! Stay Blessed!

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  13. Unknown26 March 2017 at 17:35

    Neelam ma'am, the one with a firm but tender hand. Ma'am you have not only been our teacher but also have been our mother. Whenever we were misguided it was you who brought us back to light, whenever we fell down it was you who gave us courage to stand. On behalf of each and every oxfordian i am saying this, if any teacher had an impact on students, it was you. Personally for me, geography is my favourite subject till date. Thank you ma'am for sharing your wit and wisdom with us, because i can say we are better people and it is all because of You. Thank You ma'am

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