Why I Love Being a Teacher | Teacher Life 🍎

[@tracy_in_primary]

YES!! I was nodding my way through all of this. I did a "crash and burn" this year, in my 4th year of teaching and started to wonder how on earth I would get to retirement and still be able to do my job. I expect this year will also have its challenges, because I am the only Year 3/4 teacher in our tiny little school. Which means no team to share the load. BUT...my Year 4's for 2019 are so, so amazing (I had them this year as Year 3's). And I love that after a 10 week season of hectic busyness and challenges I get two weeks of rest. Love our school year calendar!

[@mayaleex3]

Ahhh I'm currently teaching a split class too and it's been a journey -- but so glad we get a season of rest! I'm glad you're enjoying your kiddos :) MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[@cameronheim847]

I have a funny story. I have been teaching 3rd grade for 20 years (since 1998) at the elementary school I attended as a child from 1981 - 1988, and the only teacher I remember having was my third grade teacher. When I came back to the school to teach years after attending as a student, my third grade teacher was still there, and she became my co teacher for the grade level. Back then we only had two teachers per grade, but we expanded to three after 2000. So my third grade teacher not only taught me everything you learn in third grade, but she also taught me how to teach that information to third graders. I dedicate my entire teaching career to her, because she was the teacher that inspired me to become a teacher myself. But, after teaching for 43 years, 15 of which I was also a teacher for, she retired at the end of the 2013-2014 year.

[@mayaleex3]

That's amazing!!

[@Noa......]

@@mayaleex3 Can a soft-spoken introvert pass the selection and interview stage? Or do teachers have to be extroverts, as most I interacted with.

[@PGOuma]

@@Noa...... yes of course! I'm not a teacher but I was an intern for a 5th grade teacher and was nervous as heck! I'm an introvert btw but as time went by, you get used to it. Still, I should let you know that I do not wanna become a teacher--I was doing this internship because of my school's program but I wanna be a Children's Librarian, which is still a leadership position.

[@ziyedboukabara7607]

@@Noa...... One of my teachers was so introverted that he would only speak for the beginning of class for warm up then we do his assignments for the rest of the class whilst he sat alone in his little office. We learned later that he did that because one of his collegues told us he had social anxiety, even after teaching for 30 years.

[@el90skid32]

Ziyed B more like getting paid to do nothing. He knew exactly what he was doing, milking the cow! 🐄 . I do not even want to open up a can of worms by asking the question of- what do you think he was looking at in the little office? 😂

[@anythingwithtas2769]

I want to be a Early Education teacher! I'm so glad I found your channel, I feel less lost now!

[@jaydel3]

You're one of the few that promotes why being a teacher is fun and rewarding. You acknowledge the challenges, meager pay, behavior management, etc. But if you go around youtube, 90% of the videos are about feeling suicidal, depression, angry at boss, coworkers, and system. I'm sure what they feel is genuine, but the amount of information out there lean 80% or more negative.

[@gayoungson7315]

Merry Christmas Maya!!! You don’t just seem like a great teacher but a teacher that is passionate and a caring teacher to your students. I wish I can be like after 10 years. You are truly my role model. Have a wonderful break!!!

[@mayaleex3]

Merry Christmas!! :)

[@maryhodges5547]

This is soooo encouraging. I just changed my major to Early Childhood. Thank you for this!

[@Jendkapclmw]

Update?

[@gizelaestrada3527]

I'm so glad I found your channel! I want to become an elementary school teacher, but was afraid I wouldnt be able to make it. Seeing all your videos of being a teacher completely motivated me more into doing it! Thanks!

[@jeanneehret6209]

I just discovered your channel and it makes me have a totally different look on education... you’re a true inspiration

[@anythingwithtas2769]

Can you please do a Q&A for teaching? It would be so helpful for future teachers!

[@cokeness8601]

Ikr

[@tyleralberico]

There's a lot of them on her channel already, just check her older videos

[@mari9449]

Dear Maya, it's my last year of university to become a kindergarden/primary school teacher and I'm so unmotivated. I know that this is the job that I want to do but I can't go throughout all this study which is so not motivating me in becoming a teacher...watching your video helped me remember why I'm doing this. Being a part of children's life learning is something irreplaceable and I can't wait to be a teacher♥️ sending lots of love from Italy! I purple you!

[@beanowlowlsome4382]

Girl, just found you yesterday randomly and let me tell you, your KZbin channel has what I was looking for, I know it can sound a bit creepy but great quality videos and you talk about all the topics that I'm keen on! I'm on my third year of teaching year 2's #goteachers!

[@mayaleex3]

Hi love! Awww nooo I love that you found an interest in my channel! YAY A FELLOW TEACHER!

[@teachersconnect4608]

Yay Vacations! This is one of the best perks of being a teacher.

[@CathyinFrance]

Yes I agree . I can relate to that as a teacher.

[@apryllwil]

Thank you for this video. It is so good to be reminded of the good things about being a teacher.

[@laurenbashoura9575]

Thank you so much for your positivity! I am currently in my Master’s/Credential program (at Biola’s rival school, actually, haha), and I am constantly filled with doubt as to whether I will actually be able to handle teaching, because it all seems like so much, and many other teacher vloggers only increase my anxiety. Your videos, however, are always so simple and positive, and they show me that teaching doesn’t necessarily have to suck the life out of someone - there is a way to put your heart and soul into it without losing your sanity or peace in the process! It’s very encouraging to see. =)

[@mayaleex3]

You are too kind! Thank you for watching :) I was very overwhelmed my first year (and even into my second year I sometimes feel like there's a lot going on) but then I need to remind myself that I really don't have to do it all!

[@johnlopez3996]

Enjoy your time off, Maya. Spend time with family and loved ones as much as possible. Take the time to see things around you and cherish the memories. Have a lovely Christmas.

[@mayaleex3]

Merry, Merry Christmas!!

[@gelg.1487]

As a former teacher I relate to all these!! Especially when students say the funniest things ever 🤣 That's the part of teaching I miss the most.

[@angelJ2023]

Totally get the Sunday night blues!

[@ellaally3983]

That quote was amazing!

[@cameronrangan764]

Sadly we only have 1 week of Spring break. I have to cramp a lot of vacations which I find quite ever

[@PCloves]

I am so inspired by your vids Miss and I started to love teaching again. You are so refreshing. I praised God for your life. Keep glorifying God! Hope to see and have convo with you there in the US. ❤️ I've been teaching for 6 years now here in the Philippines.

[@duannehaughton4893]

We support you

[@tarafranklin8276]

I'm starting a teaching fellowship where I'll teach elementary in Inner city Baltimore. I'm expecting it to be tough, but hoping to experience some of what you're describing with students. Thank you for sharing!

[@simplyelvin9656]

Merry Christmas Maya! 🎄♥️🎁😊 Thanks for always sharing some great tips and uplifting videos about the life of a teacher. I wished you were my co-worker when I get to be a teacher because the way your personality sparkles its amazingly beautiful ✨😄

[@mayaleex3]

Merry Christmas :)!! Aww that is so kind hahahaa

[@rootedinscripture]

I just finished my 15th year and still 💗 it!!

[@chaiblooms3597]

I’ve been always wanting to be a teacher ever since my mom was my pre-k teacher I want to teach first though. Teaching is like having 24 or plus or less kids but only seeing them for 8 hours. I think that being a teacher is being a helper to this world I want to teach younger kids coast if I had teens I would be in flames. I also LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE decorating so my class room is going to be very nice ones I grow up to be in collage I’m in4th grade virtually and my teacher room is nice.

[@calculation9819]

the beginning tho lol

[@violet18]

As an aide, I love Valentine's day because I get to give the kids a gift and they also bring me gifts

[@love.aayana]

Have any of your students found your KZbin ( Sorry I commented so late )

[@elmertabunda]

i watch your vlog because i also a teacher here in the Philippines

[@teachersconnect4608]

Enjoy your Vacay Maya!

[@YdiiHe]

My favorite part is when they say funnies things jajajaja.

[@NinaThomas]

Do you ever have a hard time with the fact that you can't take off when you'd like because your breaks are pre-determined?

[@mayaleex3]

Nina Thomas so far I haven’t! I usually plan my trips to line up with my breaks :) I also get 2 personal days and then 10 sick days!

[@NinaThomas]

@@mayaleex3 same here in NYC! But it's a little harder for me because I feel like I often miss important events, like weddings abroad because if how our time off is structured.

[@KnockoutInvesting]

I work 187 days. 11 sick days accumulate every year it’s great.

[@eunicecheung2435]

can you talk about how young you are and what parents think of young teachers? will they think you are not “worthy” to teach their children?

[@mayaleex3]

Eunice Cheung yess I will! So much to say! 🙈❤️

[@LilBunny000]

I don’t remember teacher’s names. But I know one of my 8th grade teachers once wrote on my math exam “trust your gut” and to this day, even though I failed college math 3 times, I apply that to my every day life. I’ve become such a confident person. I also a very verbally abusive teacher in high school and honestly, they are the reason why I want to be a teacher. I want to be part of the positivity for my students. I want to teach foreign languages 😊

[@tcollins3441]

I really love that you’re Christian, I really relate to you.

[@jhundezdhie5687]

Hi ms maya. I've been searching for you on Facebook but i couldn't find it, what is your Facebook page? I followed you on IG but i don't use it everyday because of hyp consume of data. 🙂 I always love your thoughts about teaching, it makes me motivate, and appreciate the world of teaching.

[@anastasiayesv]

What's your teacher club on facebook ? everyone can join ?

[@ollie9899]

So um heres a story In 3rd grade I had a new teacher it was her first year of teaching. So SOMEHOW she got all the kids who um... misbehave IDK HOW but anyway long story short she left my school ;(

[@goldstar9174]

Stop saying that you get paid for the Summer. Teachers don't! They reduce teachers' pay during the 10 months they get paid to cover the 2 months when they don't get paid. They cover those 2 months with their past earnings if they opt to get paid that way. You kind of said that, but it was confusing by you saying that you get paid in the Summer.

[@andriaharrison5592]

You do get paid for summer because your not working those months.

[@goldstar9174]

@@andriaharrison5592 no. It's like when you get your tax return. It's your own money that you overpaid. They take that money from each check to make two summer payments from their own money.

[@wolfie_trs2264]

I'm just a 12 year old but I wanted to be a teacher from I was 6years old and I still want to. But I'm just too dumb. No, I'm being serious I got 50% out of 100% on my math test😭 I need support please

[@Fairydust74k]

You’re not dumb. I had no clue what I was doing at 12. You’re smart for knowing what you want to do. You could do anything you put your mind to. All you need to do is try. And if it’s hard, ask questions and get help. Then try again! You got this!

[@elgooges]

Woah, gorgeous much? 😍

[@JJ-yu6og]

the plural of moose is meese. ROFLOL.

[@annaibrahim3669]

Children

[@samuelkunowski2771]

Third