You probably have a lot of questions about what it means to be a teacher. You may be wondering if it’s a right fit for you. Is teaching challenging? The answer is yes. If you were to ask me today, after 3 years of teaching, What do you like least about teaching?, I’d say teachingContinue reading “What do you like least about teaching?”
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An Unexpected, Meaningful, and Unforgettable Ending
When I found out that one of my students was no longer on my attendance roster, I couldn’t believe it. I couldn’t believe it because school is over next week. This student taught me something about endings: endings can become unexpected at any moment. I was not prepared to see him go because I thoughtContinue reading “An Unexpected, Meaningful, and Unforgettable Ending”
What Happens When You Have More than One Passion?
In my limited mentality, I thought that I could only be loyal to one passion. You always hear of that saying: follow your passion not follow your passions. I thought that when the time came, I would have to pick one over the other. Just today, I have learned that this is not the case.
If You Could Go Back in Time, Would You Do Something Differently?
If someone were to ask me, Ms. A, if you could go back in time, would you choose to be a teacher again?, I would answer: yes. I can’t tell you that I see myself as a teacher for the long run, but the journey to becoming a teacher and later the journey to becomingContinue reading “If You Could Go Back in Time, Would You Do Something Differently?”
Does Self-Improvement Ever End?
What habit, fear, or insecurity did you have in the past that you no longer have? Was there something you thought that you weren’t capable of achieving but you did? For me, these past few weeks, I’ve reflecting over my self-growth in my career. During my first year of teaching, I wasn’t stressed one bitContinue reading “Does Self-Improvement Ever End?”
What I’ve Been Up To
Thursday, August 30, 2018 University On Wednesday I attended class at university after a long day at work. I questioned my decision to take the two courses I signed up for because I was already tired by the time the class started. Today, I read a few pages of an assigned chapter, and I don’tContinue reading “What I’ve Been Up To”
How I Chose a Master’s Degree
If I had the money I’d probably complete an MFA in creative writing or more specifically poetry. Since I have to be realistic, I chose a degree that I concluded would make me more marketable since I’m not planning to have book published any time soon because I’m not writing one. I chose a Master’sContinue reading “How I Chose a Master’s Degree”
My Least Favorite Part About Being a Teacher
As an aspiring poet, I wanted to become alluring. As a teacher-to-be, I soon figured out that the mystery within allure does not help the teacher. As I teach, I gravitate toward speaking sentences that will help set an atmosphere of connectivity. Mystery in the education setting creates barriers and misunderstandings. My humanity is behindContinue reading “My Least Favorite Part About Being a Teacher”
First-Year Teaching Advice: The Best Piece of Advice
I remember the worries I felt before I started my teaching internship. Would students like me? Would students be smarter than me? Would I be able to manage all the tasks required of a teacher such as turning in grades and weekly less plans on time, attend all faculty meetings, and have enough energy andContinue reading “First-Year Teaching Advice: The Best Piece of Advice”
