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My Experience As A Teacher Inspires

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“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” This quote by William Arthur Ward rings true to every teacher that I have ever had. It is the goal of every teacher to make an impact on their students and to be remembered. For some it is easier than it is for others. Through my educational experience I have had plenty of great teachers, however there is one special educator that comes to mind when thinking about someone who has shaped me into the person I am today. The year was 2017, so I was a senior in high school. My senior year was filled with lots of happy times and of course some sad too. I was ready to move on but had built some really awesome relationships with …show more content…

I had no teaching background and was expected to manage a classroom of 20 students my age. The experience itself was very hard and awkward. It was difficult to manage the classroom with authority over my own peers. It was very hard for the students to take me seriously. With this being said, I would not change this experience for anything in the world. This experience made me grow so much not only in my understanding of the course material, but also helped me learn countless valuable life lessons. The experience taught me patience, courage, and to always believe in myself. I had to have patience while working with students who had never seen the material before. I had to have lots of courage in order to stand up and teach in front of my peers every day for 3 months. Most importantly, this experience made me realize I am capable of more than I give myself credit for. Courage, patience, and confidence are three things that I believe make a good teacher great. With the help of Mr. Hacker, I was able to gain these three characteristics throughout the three months that I helped out in his classroom. I truly believe this experience has helped shape myself as a student and a person. This occurrence also inspired me to become a teacher so one day I am able to inspire a student the way Mr. Hacker inspired

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