This past school year, I applied to work at a nearby elementary school’s summer academy program. I have always enjoyed working with children and this would give me the opportunity to have daily interactions with the next generation of learners. Luckily, I was accepted as a student worker and began working mid summer. This was my first official job, so it was definitely a milestone in my life. It was inspiring to me seeing teachers come together to teach students from all over the county. I got first hand experience learning what it takes to be an elementary school teacher and what difficulties come with it. I was able to assist in many of the teacher’s classrooms throughout the experience and it made me think hard about what I want to do after college. There were a total of about 500 students attending this program and maybe 50 or so faculty members. Some days were hectic, especially during dismissal. I learned to be very patient around frantic (and rude) parents at the end of the day. By the end of the summer, I had built relationships with many of the students, as well as the other faculty members. I even built relationships with some of the parents. I was excited to get up and go to work in the morning, which I didn’t expect to happen. This was nothing short of an amazing experience and I hope to work there again this coming summer.
Keywords:
- Joy
- Opportunity
- Milestone
- Inspiring
- Difficulties
- Hectic
- Relationship
- Excited
- Amazing
- Hope