My second week at work!

I promised I would post about how my second week went. It was wonderful! I say that not intending it to sound all is perfect but it has been such a huge learning curve that I appreciate even having the opportunity to learn in the job. Albeit the hard way, it is also the best way.

I am still Ms Intolerant but that is because I have decided to not smile till Christmas. Once they learn that I expect good behaviour in all my classes, I can drop the act and be myself. It is hard when you do not know the students and the staff but am learning very quickly.

I think it will take a few weeks before I get round to all the classes and they see how Ms Philip works. Already the classes I have been to a second time know I brook no nonsense and they behave like I expect, although it takes a few reminders throughout the session. I reckon this is because I am yet to develop a 'No Nonsense' voice. The funny thing was when I spoke to the Head Teacher (a wonderful lady that I have a lot of respect for) about developing this 'voice' she said, 'Reshmi, speak to them in the same tone you speak to me..I am scared already!!' 'No way', I said, falling about laughing!

Like I said, it has been fun, an excellent learning curve and I expect there will be bad with the good and as long as nothing is taken as personal, I am onto a good thing here. I believe in facing life full on and an opportunity of a challenge is always exciting and this is a lot tougher than my previous part time job at the local metropolitan college where I worked with special needs students. No regrets though!