Part 1- What difficulties or frustrations do you face in your job?
As a new teacher, I find it challenging to stay organized and on top of all of the materials necessary for things like lesson plans, assessments, and grading. Of course, classroom management (i.e., keeping rowdy kids focused and on task) is also a daily obstacle. I overcome these challenges by giving myself plenty of planning time and by taking advantage of the wisdom and experience of my colleagues.
Part 2- What part of your work do you find most fulfilling?
That Aha! moment when a student emerges into a new place of skill and/or understanding, especially when practice and great effort has helped them overcome frustration, ignorance, and inability.
