I AM GEMA

My Journey in teaching

When I reached my teens I realised I wanted to be a teacher. Through my school days I got the idea that teachers were very important, they had authority, and they led children and supported them and I thought they knew lots of things and had a wonderful job.

And I was not wrong, I love to be a teacher, everyday when I get to school I am eager to be with the girls I teach, spend the day with them, share my knowledge, play and have fun working.

I teach pre-school girls, this present year 5 year-olds, and it is a priveledge to be with them when they begin to learn, to discover books, to do their first writing, and to guide them in this new areas.

My day is quite complete and time flies, I go from one thing to the next, trying always to be true to my principles and to give the best of me.

Being a teacher is a continuous challenge, every student is different and you cannot guess what difficulties may arise and what things you may need to address during the school year. Also, it is a very rewarding job, when you see a student progressing you feel so happy that you have helped, that your efforts have been achieved.

I have worked in different institutions, and a few years ago I did work for a while abroad, in Ireland. All this has enriched my views, I have learnt new skills and every experience has had good effects on my teaching.

If I was to go back in time I would choose again teaching as a career, as for me it has been a success, it is certainly the best job.