Here we have Erin, a past Monkey Tree Teacher, to share her teaching experience at Monkey Tree.
I work for Monkey Tree English Learning Center. While it is not an actual school it is still very much teaching. Being a teacher you need to know how to handle a myriad of situations – wee-wees and poo-poos, screaming kids, mischievous kids, whiney kids, handsy kids, messy kids, stubborn kids, talkative kids, quiet kids,
problems-at-home kids
etc. Because they are so young, their moods are always changing. You have to be adaptable and be on your toes. You need to truly invest in your students – learn their likes, dislikes, personalities – because how you handle a situation is different with every child.
We more often than not shape how they will grow up, as is the case for most of my teachers growing up. So next time you want to pass judgement on a teacher or another profession, truly think about why you are doing so and if you really should. Do you want to be judged on your profession? We are people too.
This is definitely one of the most rewarding positions I have ever had and have learned so much from this experience. You can’t take that away from me.
Erin
(sourced quarterlifewanderings.com)
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