My Favorite Teacher

Did it ever cross your mind a teacher who seemed to stand out others? Maybe because that teacher knows your weakness in their subject well so they give more attention on you to improve you better. Maybe because you were impressed by their personality trait. I am one of those students who had an affinity for one teacher. His name was Mr. Mark Ernest Dizon also known as Sir Mackie, and he was my 1st year math teacher from Asia Pacific College. He was my favorite teacher of all so far. Sir Mackie would teach math in a way that I have never experienced before, and he did it in a fun way that helped me to recall the information. He is one of the best teachers I ever had. He loved math, but even more than that he loved people.

Sir Mackie loved all of his students even though he have students, like me, who are struggling with math. He was willing to teach us as long as we showed effort. He didn’t care who you were or if you are misbehaving. He sees every student equally and he worked really hard for everyone to pass the subject. I got good grades in his class because he assisted me and always encouraged me. He build my confidence and told me that I could do the work even if I was doubting with my capabilities. As I look back, I think to myself that I am lucky to have a teacher like him. Sir Mackie would give us a lot of trial and error to get the answers right and pass our tests. He always made me feel capable and told me that I achieve my goals if I just put my heart in it. He was right.

Sir Mackie had a lot of different ways to teach math. He was one of the funniest people I ever knew. He didn’t just stand up and talk at the front but he teaches us in a very interesting way. I remember that when the class seemed to not understand the lesson, he would say it in different way and even make jokes so we could remember the important ideas. Sir Mackie would tell us real-life examples of how math is used in everyday life, so we would stay motivated and focused. Sometimes he would make us do things which were annoying but we will enjoy and have fun ourselves.

Besides the fact that Sir Mackie taught us math he also taught me other things about being a good person. He would teach our class how to work together in groups. He noticed everything and knew when any student was having a hard time. He would make sure we all worked together and would make us laugh when we were stressed. He was a role model for the class that treat each other with respect. 

Even though he was strict at times, Sir Mackie was still the teacher that I considered for help. He was always ready to answer any question I had in mind even if it is not related to the subject. He was the kind of teacher who would always go the extra mile to help out any student and make sure they learned and were doing okay overall in school. Everyone should have the chance to have a teacher like Sir Mackie at least once while they are a student. He will have an important place in the hearts of his students, because there has never been a teacher that can bring a subject to life the same way he does.