Reflective Essay: Different Types Of Students

Throughout my years as a student, I came across many different types of teachers. Some were admirable, pleasant and considerate, while on the other hand; others were displeasing, impatient and lousy. For instance, when I attended primary school there was a teacher, by the name of Mrs.B, she was the motherly and nurturing type. She cared for her students like if they were her own biological children. At a point in time I was suffering from severe migraine headaches and I missed a lot of school. I remember when I returned to class she would sit with me, every evening, teaching me all the work I missed when I was in poor health. She taught with sincerity and made sure I understood every word. She guided me and gave pointers on how to

By second form I detested the school and the apprentices in it. The majority of the students were unmannerly, disruptive in class and inconsiderate of other people’s feelings. These immature classmates of mine terrorized and bullied because I was insignificantly overweight. At the time, I had quite a low self-esteem; I was delicate and extremely emotional. These small-minded children teased me and called me ample amount of prejudicial names. Due to the insults, I entered upon a horrible state of depression. I felt angry, helpless and was often suicidal. One of my close friends referred me to our Social Studies teacher, Mr.P. He was friendly easy to talk to. Mr.P was not the type of teacher to disdain anyone’s problem. As he was inquiring me, he also educated me about how this situation had affected me. It affected my performance at school, my energy had been decreased and I had difficulty concentrating and remembering in class. Mr.P gave me some pointers on how to deal with my depression, such as eating healthy, setting long term and short term goals and sustain adequate sleep. I admire this particular teacher because he was supportive, non-judge mental, perceptive and positive. These are the qualities I admire in a teacher and I will strive and work hard to become a portrait of their