Expert: sangeeta vaddadi - 11/18/2002

Question
Dear Sir or Madame,  

I am a student at Meadville Senior High, in Meadville, PA. My class is doing a project based on researching for different types of occupations. I chose to do research on an elementary school teacher.
I am very interested and curious about the daily routines that an  elementary school teacher goes through everyday. I hope I can ask you a few questions just to get the facts. This is just like an interview. Please help me by answering these questions. I would greatly appreciate any help you give me.  
Please answer these questions based on your knowledge or experience.
1. Which of your duties do you look forward to performing?
2. Which of your duties would you rather not do and why?
3. Which of your working conditons (hours, surroundings, situations) are bothersome or unpleasent? Which are extremely attractive? Explain.
4. What parts of the training are most difficult? most important?
5. What advice would you give a teenager who wants to start training for this occupation?
6. What part-time or summer job would you recommend to a teenager who wants to prepare for this occupation?
7. Would you choose the same occupation again? Why or why not?
8. Do you like the children you work with and what  do they do that makes you happy?

Once again, thank you very much...
Please apply asap

Sincerly,

Van Truong  

Answer
Dear Van Truong,
Good Luck in your endeavours. See the anwsers to your questions in order of your request.
1.I really look forward to teaching part when I can really bring my skills to work.
2.Every part of the teaching duties is very exciting and interesting for me since it involves children who bring such joy to my life. So, i really can't think of any duties which I would rather avoid.
3.The school which I work in is sort of barren for me. I would like a lot of greenery and flowering plants. Otherwise everything is just perfect.
4.The most difficult part of teaching is making the student understand what you have in your mind. Once you are able to convey your message, you are a successful teacher.
5.Have a lot of patience.
6.volunteering in library for reading to children is a good start.
7.Definitely!children, always bring joy to your mind, relax you.
8. YES. I like and love all my children. Their innocent questions and happy faces makes me want to be with them always.
I hope this helps you.