When I graduated from college, I thought I knew everything there was to know. I sure was wrong! I had no idea what the first year of teaching was going to be like. I finished Bachelor in Secondary Education, but worked as an elementary teacher. But unlike other teachers, I was a teacher-catechist. I encountered situations I never anticipated. Even the paperwork was above and beyond! Why did I choose to be a teacher-catechist? First, I enjoy spending time with children. Second, I love learning and helping others to learn. And aside from mentioned above, it is for the money, the job security, the short days, holidays, and summers off. There were a lot of things I learned and discovered.
I remember my first year as a teacher. I entered the classroom ready to go! I enjoyed meeting the students and building relationships with them. I saw them struggle and succeed. I loved being in the classroom! I woke up each morning, excited to go to school. The hardest part of my first year, was not what happened in the classroom. The hardest part was what took place after school--the preparation.
My life consisted of two parts: at school and preparing for school. The paperwork was both overwhelming and stressful for me. Memos from the office, notes from parents, test papers to check, lesson plans, TQ and grades deadlines, seminars and trainings to attend, etc. At times, I found myself so tired and even bored for this routine, but deep inside of me there's always happiness and satisfaction for my accomplishments everyday.
If I were able to go back in time, I would do the same.
Teachers are amazing, and somewhat resemble superheroes..
Some of my pictures together with my colleagues:
My life consisted of two parts: at school and preparing for school. The paperwork was both overwhelming and stressful for me. Memos from the office, notes from parents, test papers to check, lesson plans, TQ and grades deadlines, seminars and trainings to attend, etc. At times, I found myself so tired and even bored for this routine, but deep inside of me there's always happiness and satisfaction for my accomplishments everyday.
If I were able to go back in time, I would do the same.
Teachers are amazing, and somewhat resemble superheroes..
Some of my pictures together with my colleagues:
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