Good teachers are so rare to find these days. Being a good teacher doesn't just mean preparing your lesson plan, getting to class on time and getting the kids to understand the concept of what you have taught. A great teacher does so much more....
To me, teachers are medical marvels and should be entered into all medical books. I have seen teachers work a 7:00am to 4:00pm day without a break (rest-room or otherwise). I have seen and have had the honor of working with teachers who would give up their lunch break and stay hungry to help slow learners understand concepts of math.
The children we teach spend most of their waking hours in a year with us(teachers) than with their own parents and families. So as teachers we are so much more to them.
As a teacher, we have also been 'Bus attendant', 'Nurse', 'Nanny', 'Good cop', 'Bad cop', 'Judge'. We have been their 'Inspiration', 'Confidante', 'Cheer-leaders' and their 'Role models' just to name a few.
As a teacher, I have mended fights, tended to bruised knees, elbows and egos, caught kids with sweets in their mouths during class even when they weren't chewing. I have taught kids how to hand over scissors correctly. I have listened to and followed multiple exciting stories at the same time (this usually happens when kids are back from summer break). I have fixed zippers, made it easy to find the end on a roll of tape, unclogged gum bottles, made interesting stuff from things one would normally throw away. I plan lessons all the time (eating, bathing, partying, even on the throne at times - truestory). I have instilled in the kids I taught to use the 3 magic words, to close their mouths when masticating, the difference between their and they're. I buy the latest art and craft books so i learn more to teach more, I am aware of the latest crazes that kids are hooked onto (right now its loom bands).
I have sung 'Happy Birthday' more times than I care to count, I have untwisted tiffin lids that are on too tight, draw stars and smiley faces for kids, taught the difference between 'can' and 'may', hate glitter, worn paint glue and glitter all on the same day, wear red on valentines day/ white on Independence day/ red and green on Christmas.
I know when kids don't understand and when they aren't telling the truth. I know how to make kids work harder than they ever did before and celebrate with them when they get their A for effort.
I am a Teacher and I wholeheartedly disagree with the phrase "Those who can, do; those who can't, teach".
Instead it should be "Those who can, do; those who can do much much more, TEACH!"
To me, teachers are medical marvels and should be entered into all medical books. I have seen teachers work a 7:00am to 4:00pm day without a break (rest-room or otherwise). I have seen and have had the honor of working with teachers who would give up their lunch break and stay hungry to help slow learners understand concepts of math.
The children we teach spend most of their waking hours in a year with us(teachers) than with their own parents and families. So as teachers we are so much more to them.
As a teacher, we have also been 'Bus attendant', 'Nurse', 'Nanny', 'Good cop', 'Bad cop', 'Judge'. We have been their 'Inspiration', 'Confidante', 'Cheer-leaders' and their 'Role models' just to name a few.
As a teacher, I have mended fights, tended to bruised knees, elbows and egos, caught kids with sweets in their mouths during class even when they weren't chewing. I have taught kids how to hand over scissors correctly. I have listened to and followed multiple exciting stories at the same time (this usually happens when kids are back from summer break). I have fixed zippers, made it easy to find the end on a roll of tape, unclogged gum bottles, made interesting stuff from things one would normally throw away. I plan lessons all the time (eating, bathing, partying, even on the throne at times - truestory). I have instilled in the kids I taught to use the 3 magic words, to close their mouths when masticating, the difference between their and they're. I buy the latest art and craft books so i learn more to teach more, I am aware of the latest crazes that kids are hooked onto (right now its loom bands).
I have sung 'Happy Birthday' more times than I care to count, I have untwisted tiffin lids that are on too tight, draw stars and smiley faces for kids, taught the difference between 'can' and 'may', hate glitter, worn paint glue and glitter all on the same day, wear red on valentines day/ white on Independence day/ red and green on Christmas.
I know when kids don't understand and when they aren't telling the truth. I know how to make kids work harder than they ever did before and celebrate with them when they get their A for effort.
I am a Teacher and I wholeheartedly disagree with the phrase "Those who can, do; those who can't, teach".
Instead it should be "Those who can, do; those who can do much much more, TEACH!"
Beautifully said!
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