Interestingly enough, my profession was not a planned one. I resisted the family tradition (teaching) throughout most of my life. You see, on my mother´s side, all of the woman are bachelors in Early Childhood Education.
Unfortunately in Brazil, it´s not a profession that pays very well, many people are ill prepared for the task and I had my eyes set on being a lawyer. That was until something came up. That something was a job as a receptionist at a bilingual school in Fortaleza, and it was an experience to never forget.
After almost 2 years in the school, I was offered a part as a bookreader at one of the schools external events. I went beyond what I was asked to do actually. All I had to do was read a book, but I submerged in the theme of the book and all of the interdisciplary connections I could see in it. I developed crafts and other educational activities for each reading (each reading had two books), and it was so much fun to see the kids having a blast and actually learning!
Call me a softy, but I fell in love with it. Teaching had bitten and contaminated me. Shortly after that I was offered a teaching position within the same school. Although I am no longer at that school, I recognize all that it did for me.
For giving me my first opportunity and setting me on the track I am today, THANK YOU!!!
Good for you Miz Lebowe, I´m proud you chose to be a teacher, you have the potential and smarts. I wish you a great journey.
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