I’m almost nineteen, and am an assistant teacher who works with two-three year olds (I started as a sub on the last day of July.) Today wasn’t the best day for me personally, though yesterday was very enjoyable as I was able to play with the children and realized that they’re comfortable around/with me. I’m an introvert. I have asked my coteacher what she thinks of me trying to teach the kids the alphabet as even though we prioritize play/social emotional skills, I would actually really love to help children/young people learn. I am thinking of majoring in Child Development but days like today make me unsure. I was a bit sad today when I realized my coteacher is most of the kids’ favorite in regards to the group I work with, even though I understand that it’s not important

I actually do like reading and discussing literature, though I read less often now that I’ve graduated from high school and am working. My favorite book is “Lolita,” and I think that a lot of people misinterpreted it (thought the author was trying to romanticize you-know-what when in actuality I think he was trying to write an antagonistic character who is attempting to manipulate his audience.) I particularly like reading books for my class. I will admit that I think that past the elementary school level, my understanding of math isn’t fantastic. I will admit that I have trouble working with a child who has different needs (autism) though I feel as though I’m learning how to do so (I just don’t have the training and prior experience necessary to do so.)

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