About Me

🌼 About Me

Hi there! My name is Sorfina Maisarah binti Saberi and I’m proudly from Kedah, Malaysia. I’m currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Education (TESL) at IPG Kampus Tuanku Bainun.

I’m now in my third year of study, and my journey in education has been filled with inspiring experiences. I’ve always had a strong love for children, and this passion continues to drive me towards becoming a dedicated and impactful teacher.

Teaching is more than a career to me—it’s a calling. I believe that being a teacher means having the heart to nurture, inspire, and make a difference in the lives of the next generation.

✨ Curious about why I chose to become a teacher?
👉 Click here to read my teaching journey!
https://teachersorfina.blogspot.com/2025/04/my-journey-to-becoming-teacher.html

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The Turning Point

👩‍🏫 My Why: The Heart Behind My Dream I chose to be a teacher because I love seeing that “aha!” moment in my pupils’ eyes—when they finally understand something I’ve taught them. That moment of clarity, that spark of learning, fills me with joy and purpose. My love for children is what drives me. Sure, they can be energetic and sometimes challenging to handle, but they’re also full of curiosity and heart. I’ve always believed that teaching requires a big heart, lots of patience, and a genuine passion for people . As a Muslim, I believe that sharing knowledge is one of the greatest good deeds (pahala) . It’s a lifelong gift you give to others—and in return, it keeps rewarding you in ways you can’t imagine. 💫What Inspires Me Most Before my first practicum, I attended an eye-opening teacher training programme where I met many inspiring educators from across Malaysia. One of the speakers was Mr. Sam Isaiah —a name I’ll never forget. His passion for the Orang Asli children and his u...

🌱 Every Expert Was Once a Beginner: My Growth as a Novice Teacher

This quote has stayed with me throughout my journey as an aspiring educator. It reminds me that teaching is not just about delivering knowledge, but about constantly evolving—adapting to students’ needs, embracing new strategies, and growing both personally and professionally. This simple yet powerful idea reminds me that to teach well, I must also keep learning. Teaching is not a one-time skill—it’s a lifelong commitment to growth. Whether through formal training or real-world experience, I believe that every step I take should contribute to my continuous professional development (CPD) , professional learning development (PLD) , and lifelong learning journey. ✨ Novice Stage ✨ In Trotter’s Theory of Teacher Development, the novice stage is where a teacher begins their journey, often relying on structured guidance, clear instructions, and support from mentors or supervisors. It’s a phase filled with uncertainty but also with discov...

Stages of Teacher Development: My Reflection

When I first became a teacher, I thought I just needed a solid lesson plan and a loud enough voice (speaker-like) voice. But I quickly learned that teaching is less about surviving the day—and more about evolving every day. Like one of my lecturer, Mr. Barath said Belajar hingga ke liang lahad👌 Over time, my role as a teacher has changed in ways I never expected. From the anxious early days of managing a classroom to the joy of experimenting with fun activities, each stage of my growth has shaped not just how I teach, but who I am as an educator. In this post, I want to reflect on the key stages of my professional development. Drawing from Frances Fuller’s Concerns-Based Model of Teacher Development , I’ll share how my focus has shifted—from surviving (barely surviving) 😹, to refining, to truly making an impact. This journey is ongoing, but here’s how it’s unfolded so far. Stage 1 - Self-concerns (Am I doing right?) My first real classroom experience began during my practicum ...

Becoming a Quality Teacher: My Professional Growth

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