Back to the Basics

Volunteering at my elementary school is always a blast. The hardest part of the day is just waking up and getting there. But after that, I am quite motivated to work and have fun. So usually my day starts off at 10:45am where I walk into the class. The kids always say "Mike, Mike, Mike", interrupting the whole class' activity. It's pretty bad, but hey it's not my fault they like me. Usually the class is working on math, art, projects or current events. If they're doing that stuff, I usually pull the ESL students to the side and work with them. The way they're learning the language is wrong, I had to change something. They were copying down vocab and not really understanding what the definition meant. That was pretty bad. I got them to write down the vocab, recite it to me and then use the word in a sentence. Later, I would quiz them. It's pretty fun stuff. Later on, the class usually goes to P.E. class. Lately, it's been good weather, so they go outside and play "Capture the Flag". Some kids are really fast runners, so it's pretty exciting watching them sprint and juke. Then lunch time. I usually just hang out with the teachers in the staff room listening to their conversations. Sometimes jumping in on interesting topics. They're a good bunch of teachers, all nice to me. After lunch, I help with the younger grades. My gosh, those kids are cute. They listen to every word I say. Unlike the older grades, the younger ones are obedient to authority. They're also a fun bunch to work with. Usually they're doing fun stuff too, like paper mache caterpillars, playtime, or other stuff. Then my day is over, I sign out at the office and head home.

Reflecting on this, I would have to say that being a teacher would be an awesome profession. I like working with kids, they have good hours, decent salary and a good schedule. They get 2 months off in the summer, how good is that? I have to say that I like working with the younger grades more than the older grades. It's just more relaxing and fun. You get to do a lot more activities instead of individual assignments, etc. I just hope school goes well for me so I can get into the Education Program and start my career off soon. I am getting too old to be in school nowadays. It's time I start making money and become independent.