August marks my first year in gymnademics but today is also my last day. It is with much sadness that I say goodbye but there is another season waiting for me. I would like to say a big thank you to my colleagues and my bosses who have played a huge part in helping me grow in this job. Thank you for helping me fall in love with my job. When I first started work here, I remember feeling extremely stressed out every single day because teaching at gymnademics, though a huge privilege, is also a huge responsibility on my shoulders. Id have nightmares every friday night before my crazy saturday classes and I didnt even sleep well in the first 6-8 months. Still, I stuck through with the job because this is probably my 5th job and I always gave up before I learnt anything in the past. I am glad I did because even though the process was painful, the harvest in my life was so worth it. Previously, I have never thought that being a teacher was considered a professional job but gosh, it is. In fact, I suppose being a teacher is the hardest thing anyone could be. The weight of the responsibility of teaching the right things to children weighs so heavily on your shoulders.. And the kind of dedication, time and effort put into preparing and carrying out lessons is crazy. I can still remember my first few weeks here. I was desperately trying to master how to flash word cards & pack the cards for class like I would be the best teacher if I could do them well. Fast forward one year later, flashing and packing cards are like the extreme basics of being a lead teacher and I could do them with my eyes closed. Actually I think I might be able to flash my cards while I run around with my eyes closed. One year ago, I was stumbling over my words and shooting off like a bullet train whenever i talk. I was murmuring most of the time because I was so afraid and unconfident. One year ago, I was sitting in the staff room, typing out a script for class and trying to memorize it. Oh what a long way I have come; I am able to slow and calm down in class and enjoy, I am much more confident and I barely even need to memorize anything now. A year ago, I was almost hyperventilating at the thought of one trial and now having 3 trials in my class is considered manageable. Gymnademics, thank you for teaching me that the start is never easy. Thank you for teaching me to stick through the tough times. I never understood why people said it takes at least 3 years to learn all there is to learn in a job, but now I understand. One year in and I am only starting to get comfortable. There is still so much I need to learn. To Selene, thank you for your passion, your willingness to teach me and take me under your guidance and thank you for helping me fall in love with children again. To every single child I have taught and loved, I am glad I am a part of your growth. I am glad I got to experience the joy of seeing you creep, walk, utter your first words and understand your body. You may never remember me, but I will always remember yall. To every parent I have had in class, thank you for loving your children and putting in effort for their growth. I love yall.
Posted on: Sat, 09 Aug 2014 08:05:16 +0000
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