As my time at North Providence High School is approaching the final four weeks, overwhelmed seems to be the only word that sums up my emotions. I feel like I am not going to be able to get all that I want to accomplish accomplished, I'm feeling rushed, and I feel like I need more time. At the same time, I am overwhelmed with joy and excitement as I am one step closer to fulfilling my dream of being a teacher.
When I made my Romeo and Juliet unit last semester, it seemed so perfect. The whole unit was 6 weeks start to finish. Now, four weeks into my unit, I am not even halfway through it. The real life experiences that have come with teaching the play have added extra time to the unit. Between extra time on analyzing concepts, taking tests, working in groups, and making up for missed classes, I am no where near on task with my hypothetical calendar.
I am also feeling the frustrations of a teacher dealing with difficult students. I have some students who no matter how hard I try, will not give the material a chance. I even have one student who openly says "I'm not doing the work. I don't care." While this is SO incredibly frustrating, I have learned that it is all a part of the experience. My cooperating teacher has helped through this struggle and we are currently dealing with it.
While these are some struggles, the good outweighs the bad. I have so many moments a day where I smile at the little things that make it worth it. I am excited to continue my journey of rewarding struggles of becoming a teacher. The hard times are learning experiences and the good times are what will keep me going.
Breath in. Breathe out. Smile.
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