Today is teacher’s day. Though my loot was poor, and consisted only of a couple candies and oranges, (and a pair of skull socks that another teacher didn't want) it’s nice to have a day to be recognized for something that I can’t help but love doing… there are so many positives:
The Hours: Sometimes I forget that it’s my job, given that I currently teach only 19 classes a week at 45 minutes each. And unlike many other Hogwons, when I’m not teaching I don’t have to be there.. so after prep and the breaks I do stick around for (which usually involve watching greys anatomy on my ipod), I’m at work for about 25 hours a week. It’s hard not to love this job.
I influence small minds: Sounds scary, doesn't it? But honestly I love seeing the progress that my students are making in just the 2 months I’ve been here. It’s amazing to watch them learn and see the light go off when they finally get something. My kids really are amazing, they marvel me a lot of the time with just how much they actually know.
They Make Me Laugh … on a daily basis. The other day we were discussing healthy and unhealthy habits. Amy raises her hand “unhealthy habit, sucking fingernails and toe nails”. Urghhh, yes that would be a pretty unhealthy habit. Gross.
I get to Play Games … ok, I don’t actually get to play them usually, but I get to facilitate them and give high fives. I like to make learning fun, and I get to encourage competition, knowing first hand the way that it will soon consume their lives.. buwah ha haha
They Bring me Presents… Sometimes it’s a drink, a half eaten package of crackers, or a chocolate they’ve been holding in their sweaty little hands for 10 minutes.. but who doesn’t love receiving treats?
I have all the power .. What I say goes. And some days it’s just fun to power trip. If that means sitting in the hall because you forgot your book, doing jumping jacks because you didn’t do your homework, or getting extra homework because you spoke Korean in my class. That authority is MINE.
Jealous?
3 comments:
My word Blynda,
That sounds like an awesome job. I am glad to see you enjoying it. How about giving me a treat since I am the only one who comments on your blog??
Huh?? Eh??
Perhaps you intimidate.. it's the brillance in your words that leaves other reader without any of their own... or perhaps, you are my sole audience.. and without seeming desparate, I can make no cry for others' comments.
But I do appreciate your words. And despite how great this job is, I still shed a small tear every Wednesday at 1030. Is that treat enough?
--blynda
Ha Ha Ha. 'Benzdays rooooole' ... I am sorry make that - 'Benzdays ruuuuuuuuuuuuule!! Yeah!!'
This Wednesday May 23rd we will be thinking of you.
Love ya!!
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