About Poonita

Hello! My name is Poonita (Poo-knee-tha), and I am 25 years old, born and raised in Missouri, and have dedicated 5+ years to working with kids as a nanny, a private tutor, and a classroom student-teacher. I paused my career after the 2022 school year to continue my post-undergraduate education. My philosophy of education is that all scholars (aka students) require a stimulating environment where they can grow to meet their full potential while they share their ideas and take risks. I feel that the most effective teaching methods capitalize on the individual needs of each scholar to guarantee the knowledge is not only understood or remembered but also analyzed, evaluated, and created into original thoughts. I believe 5 elements are conducive to learning: 1 - Scholars need to let their curiosity direct their learning. 2 - Scholars need options to choose how they learn. 3 - Educators are guides. 4 - Family and community involvement are essential. 5 - Have fun learning!