School

As I had mentioned before, I am working at a school. It is a bilingual school so there are classes taught in English and Spanish. I teach all my classes in English and rarely speak to my students in Spanish. This is a lot different to Peace Corps where I spoke mostly Spanish and only English to PCVs (Peace Corps volunteers).
I love my new job! In order to be happy in life, I believe, you must love what you do. Luckily, I work at a nice school with friendly staff that get along and with students who, just like any other at their age, have their struggles and growing pains. I am the 8th grade homeroom teacher but I teach classes in 2nd grade, 7th grade, 8th grade and 9th grade. Teaching primary and secondary grades all together presents an interesting twist to my work. It keeps me on my toes and pushes me to find creative ways to teach all grades.

Teaching is not my only job. I help out at the school with some disciplinary issues and with kids who are struggling with their work. Why did I get assigned this task? Well simply put, because I have a degree in Psychology therefore the school turns to me for professional help. I do love this aspect of my job but being a teacher is more than a full time job so balancing both jobs and wearing two hats all the time can be exhausting!

If anyone who is a teacher has any ideas for the following subjects I would love to get your input! send it my way please. I am always looking for fun and innovative was to teach my students.

Classes I teach:
2nd grade: Reading and Science
7th grade: English
8th grade: U.S. History, English, Spelling and Literature
9th grade: World History

Thanks everyone!