Going into teaching is a profession where nothing is predictable. Even before I start my placement I am well aware of how random any given day is and how many distractions may arise, that’s why I have always prioritized flexibility and time-management.

I also strongly believe in using an honest approach with students. Being open and honest with students about why we are learning a specific topic is very important for students to develop an interest in learning.

Patience is also a key trait that I know I bring to the table. My patience comes from always reminding myself that 99% of the time students are doing things intrusively and that they do not yet have much control over their behaviors. So getting frustrated and upset with them will not help those students develop the capacity to control those behaviors, all it does is create a divide between teacher and student.

Lastly, I want to mention how difficult I know this job will be. I am not going into this profession to take the easy road like many people believe teaching to be. What I believe the hardest part of teaching will be, but also the most important, is to be able to give each student the individual attention they deserve. I understand the life of a teacher is a busy and fast-paced one, but even then it is imperative for the future of each student that they aren’t just looked at as another student but that they are understood and heard. It was my teachers doing this for me growing up that led me to be able to succeed so I know first-hand how important this is for students.