My desire to teach has come from several experiences – firstly being my experience as a ten year old girl moving to Spain. This was a daunting experience for me and to make matters worse, I was being put in to a Spanish speaking school. As soon as I stepped through the classroom door I was made to feel at ease by my teacher. He took a strong interest in me, asking – to his best ability – where I was from and what my interests were. He always found a way to make lessons exciting and would hate for us to be sitting for a long period of time. His love to teach and enthusiasm towards the pupils and their learning is something which from a young age has inspired me greatly and are skills that I ensure to embrace as a teacher.

There are other factors which have ensured me that teaching is the right career for me such as going out on several placements during my time in school and becoming a coach at my local gymnastics club. Being out on placement allowed me to observe several teachers in their environment and pick up on the skills it takes to be a great teacher – patience, enthusiasm, encouraging and devoted. Coaching gymnastics has not only allowed me to gain great experience in working with children but has also enabled me to see how I can have a positive impact on children’s progression and how teaching them to do even the most simplest of skills can boost their confidence and determination to achieve more.

A combination of all of the above has given me the determination to become a fun, friendly, devoted and, most importantly, inspirational teacher.