Ever since I was in kindergarten, I have wanted to be a teacher. Every day after elementary school, when my parents asked me what I learned, I would re-enact my day as the teacher. In middle and high school, I helped my friends with their math homework because that subject always came easy to me and I enjoyed helping them. When I was a student at UW-Whitewater, I got a job at the Academic Support Center where I held study sessions for college students struggling in math. Then as a student-teacher, teaching finally became a reality! Although it was a challenging stage of my life, it confirmed my lifetime desire to go into the field of education. Last year I graduated from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater and am finishing my first job, teaching high school math to at-risk students. I love teaching.
My
students have always asked me and will continue to ask, “why do you want to be
a teacher?” Each time I hear this, I look at the student and answer, “because
it gives me great pleasure when you understand what I’m teaching you.” I love
to see the “light bulb” go off telling me they understand the concept. I
especially love when they say, “that was a cool activity.” “It will help me
remember that concept.”
I
look forward to coming to school every day because every day is a new day - new
lesson, new challenges, and new attitudes. The classroom will continue to
change as technology advances. Technology brings new opportunities, and
something more to look forward to.
I
love to teach. I am excited for what’s to come in the world of education.
Author: Jenna Smith
1st Year Teacher
High School Math
Delavan-Darien High School, Delavan, WI
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