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Animated Child

Preschool Assistant Teacher

June - August 2019 • Montclair, VA

What I liked

I enjoyed getting to work with children in an engaged and creative learning environment. It was rewarding to build relationships with not only the students, but also with a staff that was dedicated to teaching and encouraging kids to grow and embrace their independence.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have had more time to say goodbye to the children when it was time for me to leave the center for the school semester. It was heartbreaking to leave all the students I had built a bond with over the summer. However, it fulfilling to know that I had made an impact for so many kids.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to go outside of your comfort zone and try new things. This job gave me a lot of experience that I otherwise would not have had the opportunity to receive if I did not apply. I was worried about my abilities to teach and connect with the preschool students in the beginning. However, by the end of my time there I had learned valuable skills that have been very beneficial to me in my current job search. I also gained more confidence in my overall ability to educate others. Had I not gone out of my comfort zone and applied for this job over the summer, I would have never known how much of an positive impact would have on me in the future.
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