Its finally here, the last day of school. In all my years of teaching this was the hardest year Ive ever had, so many obstacles, never had I questioned my love for teaching. Im thankful to have survived and continue to do what I love...
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Gr8KarmaSF;4216912; said:
Congratulations on surviving another year!
Our last day is Friday (kids have field day tomorrow and then they are done) but I am changing classrooms this summer, so I won't feel really "done" for a while...
I'm glad all the trials and tribulations didn't sour you on the world's toughest profession!
I hear you... This summer I am actually taking a break... well Ihave to create two more new classes, but otherwise, a break...first year I have not had to worry about my job...
I'm so glad to have the summer off... of course I took a job as a maintainance man and I'm working like a dog just the same... but, it pays almost as much as teaching LOL.
Ok, a long time since I've been here and sorry if my questions seem dumb or not on topic but.... I've just finished a history degree at university (3 years), I've never fully had an idea of what career I've wanted. Teachings always been at the back of my mind but there are some doubts, mainly about myself.
The last year at uni was terrible for me, not for the actual work but for personal reasons. I've not said this anywhere on the internet or even to close friends but hopefully it will give you a better understanding. The last year of uni was terrible and it has really knocked me. I suffered from depression, became anorexic and was within an inch of being hospitalised, thankfully though the support of family and professionals I have gotten better...the worry is that I'm not up to being a teacher. Almost everyone I've spoke to says they always wanted to be a teacher, but it hasn't been like that for me. I fear that I'm not good enough, not up to the task as its such a responsibility. I've always wanted a rewarding job, teaching seems to offer that but at the same time its a demanding, intensive and to me, daunting, profession.
So basically, my questions are, out of all the teachers on here (or training to be one) is it true you 'knew' you wanted to be a teacher? Did anyone else have self doubts - and if you did how did you overcome them? Thanks
The last year at uni was terrible for me, not for the actual work but for personal reasons. I've not said this anywhere on the internet or even to close friends but hopefully it will give you a better understanding. The last year of uni was terrible and it has really knocked me. I suffered from depression, became anorexic and was within an inch of being hospitalised, thankfully though the support of family and professionals I have gotten better...the worry is that I'm not up to being a teacher. Almost everyone I've spoke to says they always wanted to be a teacher, but it hasn't been like that for me. I fear that I'm not good enough, not up to the task as its such a responsibility. I've always wanted a rewarding job, teaching seems to offer that but at the same time its a demanding, intensive and to me, daunting, profession.
So basically, my questions are, out of all the teachers on here (or training to be one) is it true you 'knew' you wanted to be a teacher? Did anyone else have self doubts - and if you did how did you overcome them? Thanks
If you want to be a teacher you know it the minute you get in a classroom. It is not a job you come to like.
Another note... I was named a regional winner of the Olin W. Davis Awards for Exemplary Teaching of Economics. I get a plague and 500 dollars! Back to work soon....
Another note... I was named a regional winner of the Olin W. Davis Awards for Exemplary Teaching of Economics. I get a plague and 500 dollars! Back to work soon....
I didn't want to be a teacher. I wanted (and still want) to own a fish store that focused on educating children. Until that day comes, I will remain an elementary school teacher. I love working with the children and helping them to grow academically. It is all of the beaurocratic red tape and the politics of America's public school systems that has me burning out.
