I have taught many things, but the past two years I learned how to teach Open Court Reading on the Kindergarten level and beginning Math, plus social skills, life skills, health, and a bit of science and social studies.
My previous principal asked me if I would transfer to 3rd or 4th grade--wherever the greatest need was after enrollment (to keep class size numbers down); I agreed, but later regretted my decision. I was getting pretty good at teaching reading and understanding the needs of 5-6 year-olds in the classroom.
My boss phoned me yesterday and told me enrollment was down in our school and she needed to eliminate a position. She told me she felt that I had agreed to making the switch from kindergarten to 3rd or 4th to please her. I told her she was right! So I got to choose from several other schools and positions--where I would go and what I would teach.
I love my kindergartners. I am relieved and anxious to get back to work and now it is in a very positive way!
I chose the best elementary school in the district and the kindergarten level. I never in my wildest dreams thought this would happen! I was having nightmares about going back to West (and to an immense amount of negativism...)
Hema, I'll tell you what my mom told me when I couldn't get hired as an art history teacher (because there were no jobs) and what I later told George when I first met him and he was working in a restaurant.
When you have a tough decision to make (like whether or not to become a teacher in a few years when your girl is in school)...the time is going to pass whether you do it or not.
Mom was so right--I dreaded thinking of 3 years to get another degree and all, but I have never regretted spending the time to do it. George also became a teacher--something he had only dreamed about.
You still have time to become a teacher. There are lots of scholarships, grants, and student loans out there.
Hema, I think it would be wonderful if in the future you decided to pursue a career in teaching. We need people who really want to teach and really want to be there for the kids.
BTW there are all kinds of on-line and alternative ways to become certified as a teacher these days. Ways you could still be with your baby.
Everyone was so nice to me today. They seemed to really go out of their way to make me feel welcome. It was truly a first in my working career!
Even the kindergarten teacher who has been there forever really gave me lots of new and proven ideas...even though I got a few vibes that she feels I am infringing on her territory. I tried very hard to rise above a couple of silly comments because I want her help and she is bosom buddies with the superintendent! It never hurts to have someone like that one your side. She can have the glory; I prefer to remain anonymous, even though I know I do an okay job. I know I am not the best and never will be because of my SA, but I won't give up.
EXACTLY good for you!!!! I just learned this as well! You'll probably feel guilty at first, but.....As time goes by......You'll help others, it will be a balancing act, it's so much easier when were kind to ourselves!
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