Shifting Gears
Less than 72 hours after my last university exam, here I am masquerading as a supply teacher. Not that it's that hard -- this is a private school after all, most of the boys are fairly docile. Grade 8 art class right before lunch was a bit rowdy, but I just threatened to hold them (and their stomachs) hostage if they didn't quiet down, and they cooperated.
In all, it's a bit surreal here. I still feel like I'm just a kid pretending to teach, not an actual teacher. The boys don't question my authority though, and I've been somewhat relieved not to have them question me about my father (although we did have a good discussion about the meaning of 'nepotism' in my first class ;). In any case, it's good money and as long as I don't have to do this full time (some tv-watching and sleeping-in days would be nice) I think I'll quite enjoy it. The rush of dictatorial power alone is quite yummy.
posted by bento at 9:55 AM
5 Comments:
Jamey said that you can come and do some prep work For Food, if you still want to get an idea of what it's like. It should be a weekday, though. Weekends are ca-razy.
7:25 AM
I'd want it to be a weekday too. I'll let him, and you, know when I know. The problem with being a supply teacher is that you never really know when you'll be called in.
Other than that though, it's awesome. I'm typing this message in a class with 9 very dedicated Gr. 10 boys. I told them to read an article and answer questions on it an hour ago, and I haven't heard a peep out of them since. It's a miracle!
8:28 AM
The whole idea of someone I know being a teacher is very surreal. We are officially getting too old.
9:26 AM
That was my realization when I got an investment broker.
Kenso
5:36 AM
I realised it when we stopped on the way home to get groceries--because if we didn't, we couldn't make supper when we got home.
It was a very plebian experience but it weirded me out thoroughly.
1:50 PM
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