I have had the opportunity to work in schools all across New Hanover county as a sub. and there is one thing that remains consistent in every place that I have been. Teachers are truly amazing! I have met so many dedicated and hardworking individuals who truly love teaching and love their students. But what has stood out to me even more is how friendly and helpful these men and women are to each other, and to me each time I encounter them. I have been a substitute in schools where one, two, even three different people will pop their heads in to see how things are going, offer any help and insist that I come to them if I have any needs whatsoever. This not only tells me about the quality of people, but that they care about me, the school's overall success, and most of all, their co-worker who is absent for whatever reason. These teachers are positive, they include me in their conversations, and offer me suggestions in my job search. Even a teacher having a rough day, or feeling burned-out, will turn toward his/her class with a smile and encouraging manner, charging into a well-planned lesson as if it were the highlight of their day. I think of this, and think it is worth the wait to start a career in this place! And I remain hopeful that the next 2 weeks will yield such an opportunity
As a tutor who also works in New Hanover county schools, I have a unique perspective because I get to see both worlds of the students: the home world and the school world. I have experienced the difficulty of being a teacher with a large class and many students who need extra support. I have also experienced the frustration of the parents who's child is not getting the support he/she needs. Having this perspective, and more importantly, seeing how these things impact the most important vessel, the student, is what makes me more passionate than ever about being involved in the intricate components of the education system in North Carolina.
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