be a great teacher

loved by my pupils, that’s all. :)

Kids are the future and we need to prepare them for it.

I have truly flourished this year. I am more patient, kind…sure, when this season rolls around I’m a bit more exasperated.

When my students feel loved, everything is OK. I can’t snap, but speak politely and and voice my concerns. I can do it, but it’s a huge change of habit… we’ll see!

I want to inspire my students just as my teachers throughout the years have inspired me. A great teacher leaves their mark on their student years after they have left the studio. I want my students to be prepared and able in their technique, and equally importantly, I want them to understand music and believe music and become wise in their studies. Understanding music has helped me to understand myself and the world around me, and it is that magic that I want to impart to my students. I want to teach great violinists.

I’m continuing my effort towards this goal. I’m constantly evaluating myself and asking my co-teachers and students for tips, comments and advice. I put a lot of effort into preparing my classes and try to make them useful for the students and interesting. The students seem to be enjoying my classes and seem to be learning from them. They had their mid-term exams last week so I’m anxious about the results from the questions related to my classes.

Also I’ve completed my online TEFL course, it wasn’t very difficult but I think that I have learned from it.

I hate the thought of just being mediocre. I don’t just want to be a good teacher, I want to be great!

Even though having a ST has been a complete nightmare, I feel I’ve grown as a teacher. If nothing else, it’s given me time to be reflective about my teaching practice and where I’m going.

Most importantly, it’s given me time to lesson plan at home, where I think more in depth about what I’m doing and how I’m doing it.

I need to focus on my piano skills, but that’s not going to happen until the ST leaves. He’s gotta go first and then I can actually have my room as my own room instead of running away from it rapidly.

With concentration and diligence, I should grow more each year. I have to grow more each year.

I am a teacher now, I’m teaching at Yanggu Girls High School in Yanggu, Gangwondo, South Korea.

I’m really enjoying my work and I’m putting a lot of effort into this.

The other teachers at my school have commented on my diligence and say that the students are enjoying my classes. Also the students have commented on how they enjoy my classes.

I hope that I can continue my effort and continue to make interesting and educational lessons, whilst learning how to improve.

I wish I could redo those three years of my life.

I left teaching almost a year ago and it was worth the paycut! Happiness and time are more valuable than money. Changing careers is worth the price.