Back in my alma mater.
It was - and still is - an odd feeling. Working alongside teachers who taught me when I was in high school, and teaching siblings of my seniors or classmates....
Very awkward.
But that's not what really got me.
As a new teacher with barely any experience in teaching, I was in charge of Grade 6 English as a Second/Shared Language (ESL/ELL), and Grade 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12 Writing/Research/Composition.
CELTA never really prepared me for what's in store. It was a big learning curve and adjusting to the workload.
On top of trying to do administration, such as filling out evaluation forms, handing in files and documents on time, all that jazz.
On top of trying to do administration, such as filling out evaluation forms, handing in files and documents on time, all that jazz.
Fortunately, I've learned and observed from experienced teachers and colleagues who have really mentored and helped me along the way. I'm learning a lot from them, and hoping to be as good as they are in the long run.
Compared to my times as a student, the teachers this school currently employs are great - they really do care about the students, and they are constantly self-evaluating and finding ways to improve to make their teaching better. I am fortunate to be learning from them.
Compared to my times as a student, the teachers this school currently employs are great - they really do care about the students, and they are constantly self-evaluating and finding ways to improve to make their teaching better. I am fortunate to be learning from them.
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