My First Teaching Experience

I never thought, that my first teaching experience would be in a 3rd grade classroom, that would change my career goals. I stood still in middle of P.E area, the children were waiting for me to start and others were just goofing off. While I stood there holding the rules and consequences, I look at my friend who was going to video tape my lesson. I had to start, I couldn't waste any time that we only knew there was only a limited of time. 15 minutes later, I was happy that it was over. I didn't know why I was so glad it over, I don't think a future teacher should be feeling like that. I suddenly I realize that teaching wasn't for me, that I had made the right decision not to do the ITEP program anymore but Track I. I had no idea why until now I had to realize teaching wasn't for me, not for now anyways.

I admit that I felt good that the children where calling me, Ms. Hernandez, however I knew I wouldn't last no more than 3 hours with those kids. Do you think it was because they were 3rd graders? I have always pictured myself working with kids in preschool or in kindergarten. I know this is isn't my last time I step in a class room because I have other courses that require me to work with kids.

My teaching experience, one word horrible not of the students but the teacher. I don't know but my friend thought that he didn't care that we were there teaching half his class. I mean, when the bell rang he took the kids and didn't mind saying anything about it. I thought teachers needed to be caring and loving but also rough but I didn't mean strict. He or she was very strict or seemed like it. Oh wow. These teachers these days. I hope my child doesnt end up with one of those teachers.