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TARA KISSOON
art now Lives and works in Markham, Ontario, Canada

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As a professor, I am committed to fostering the intellectual and creative
growth of my students. My teaching philosophy is built upon three
foundational pillars: creating a collaborative learning environment where
foundational concepts are understood, assisting in the development of
problem-solving strategies while modeling positive group dynamics, and
cultivating an interest and understanding of the subject matter. I endeavor
to equip my students with robust skills that empower them to innovate
and develop key ideas within their field of study.
I am a staunch advocate for active learning and maintain a transparent,
interactive classroom atmosphere. I engage students with a variety of
teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles, ensuring
they are deeply engaged with the subject matter. This includes presenting
theories and concepts alongside practical examples that students can
integrate into their learning journey. I support students through difficult
ideas by leveraging presentations and lectures enriched with visual concepts but also use their acquired knowledge and skills as building
material, complemented by classroom discussions that tie into current blocks to navigate more complex problems.
and emerging concepts. Critical thinking and the real-world application In my role as a professor, I’ve encountered challenges such as
of concepts are emphasized during classroom discussions. I consider stimulating students who are already well-versed in a topic and
my teaching successful when students can not only convey fundamental motivating disengaged students to participate actively. My approach to
these challenges includes fostering active discussions, demonstrating
various problem-solving approaches, and encouraging small group
activities. As both a college professor and a presenter at industry
conferences, I’ve found student evaluations to be a valuable tool for
reflecting on and refining my teaching style. My teaching philosophy
centers on ensuring that my curriculum is timely and relevant, my
delivery methods are engaging and informative, and my students
leave each class knowing they have a professor who is passionate,
knowledgeable, and capable of illustrating abstract themes with
anecdotes that provide tangible examples to the subject at hand.

 Varanasi @ Night, 2021 Acrylic painting 18x24 in. | 45.7x60.9 cm.
 International Bridge, 2019 Acrylic painting 16x24 in. | 41x61 cm.
Sacred Heart, 2022 pencil drawing 16x24 in. | 41x61 cm. 
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