Myself as a Teacher

"The most important thing I've learned about myself as a teacher in the past term/year is . . . " that I truly love teaching. I love sharing the knowledge that I have with others. I love introducing students to the health care field and showing them all the awesome opportunities there are in health care. I love teaching my content, I love the equipment I get to use to teach the students, and I love seeing them get experience practicing skills that are relevant to the health care field. I believe that I have always had good management and organizational skills. I have learned that my skills translate well into the classroom. I have also learned that I can handle the teenager. I have to admit that in my first year of teaching I was fearful that I would get up in front of them and be bowled over by them. Now that I am in my second year of teaching I have learned that I can handle teenagers and I am learning to appreciate them for who they are and the stage of life they are in. I can command their respect and manage their behaviors. I am still learning to "go with the flow" in the chaotic environment of high school. I believe that the more flexible you are the less frustrated you will become and in the end that will make you a happier teacher.