On Being A Teacher

“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains.

 The superior teacher demonstrates. 

The great teacher inspires.”

 -William Arthur Ward


        I hope I did inspire my students. I hope I was able to inspire them to go beyond what they think they could do or be. I hope that beyond the lectures, they learned meaningful life lessons.

        Two years of teaching children has been fulfilling. Seeing the students learn, improve and grow makes me feel that I am doing what I have to do and that I am a significant part of somebody else's life. I am grateful for the opportunity to be an educator. I am not an education graduate. I never had any education units back in college but my passion is in teaching. I am not perfect. I do not know everything. But I am more than glad and willing to share the little bits about life and other stuff that I know to others. As I teach, I also learn. The horizon widens and I realize that in teaching I do not only share and give but I also learn and receive.

      Last summer, I was told that I am going to be the class adviser of the incoming Grade 3 class. And to be honest, it did not sound exciting to me. I do not know why but my reaction was just "Okay!". But as I look back to the year that has passed, it has been one great adventure. I was wrong to think that the class would not be as fun as the first class I handled. I underestimated the new class.

Grade 3 class SY2012-2013
     I faced challenges, yes! But the rewards are far more fulfilling than ever. To see how these kids exert effort in order to excel in class; their smiles even if they are having a hard time; to hear them say "Thank you, Lord!" when they finish worksheets; to see the excitement in their eyes when there are new lessons... PRICELESS!!! No amount of money can ever compare to the joy I get whenever I see all these. I know that all these will not only be part of the time that they are in Grade 3 but even as they grow up, the character that is built when they were 8 or 9 or even 10 will be in them.

     I thank the Lord for allowing me to experience all these. Surely, my life has changed. My perspective in life has changed. The way I look at people especially at children has changed. Two years may seem to be short but it has been two years full... full of love and joy! :) 

    I wonder how the next years of being a teacher going to be? For sure, it is going to be better and better! And I pray that as I continue to teach, I will be able to inspire more people. To God be the glory!

-April



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