Thursday, September 10, 2009

Local Celebrity

My first week of teaching is coming to an end and it went surprisingly well. I was nervous but so excited to teach that it didn't matter much. And teaching is just as fun as I had hoped... no wonder Steph and I would always "play school" for hours. :)

I am the first foreign English teacher at my school so my arrival was kind of a big deal. When I walk through the halls most all of the students say hello to me... or "Hello Amanda Teacher!" The children are really excited to say hello and for me to talk to them. I am totally a celebrity, even students who I haven't met know my name. I am the most popular girl at Shinbanghak Elementary right now... it's awesome!

When the students know that I will be teaching them they get very excited about learning English, which makes my job easier. My co-teacher calls it "The Amanda Effect". I like the sound of that. I am sure that the luster of having a foreign teacher will wear off soon enough and my job will get harder, but for now I am enjoying the honeymoon phase. :)

My first week was tiring but amazing. My school is awesome, the kids are great and I have never been this popular in my life!

1 comment:

  1. Hi Amanda,

    I'm so glad you had such a great first week, but then I always knew you would do great, how could they not love you?

    Love, Mom & Dad

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