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Becoming a teacher
by Amanda
Jul 29, 2011
Good Afternoon, I am a student getting my BA in Education. This summer I have had the opportunity to serve as a volunteer teacher for several organizations. However, I am finding myself underqualified and not professional enough for these positions. As a result, I am making mistakes that are not helping my students in the least. I don't see these coming until they have passed and I wind up speaking with the director. I don't remember my teachers making these mistakes and it is really disheartening for me. How many mistakes will I be able to make when I am employed full time before I am fired? I understand I need to learn these lessons in order to do what I need to but I feel like the process isn't good. My students shouldn't have to deal with me in my transition. Help please.
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Judy2/CA Congrats on being a volunteer teacher! What ages did you work with and what type of program? You're human - you're going to make mistakes. I try not to make the same mistake twice - otherwise I'll never get around to making all the other mistakes! Please don't be so hard on yourself - you want to be a teacher, not a saint!

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West Texas Teacher You are a volunteer teacher. You are going to make mistakes. Teachers make mistakes. We learn from our mistakes. When I make a mistake with my high school students, I admit it and go on. I also add each time, "this is the first mistake I have ever made." The kids laugh each time. On 7/29/11, Judy2/CA wrote: > Congrats on being a volunteer teac...See More
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