For the past year and a half, I have been working as an elementary ELL (English-language learner) Teacher's Assistant while attending classes to become a certified teacher. Today, I turned in my letter of resignation to my principal effective after winter break. I did this because as soon as I return from "winter break" I will begin my student teaching placement. This was a bittersweet moment. For a year and a half I have been raving about how badly I want my own classroom. I love my current position, but there is definitely something to be said for eliminating my label as assistant. Usually I do not think the day can come fast enough when I have my own classroom and can carry out all the language arts lessons I envision.
However, sometimes I think that I might not be ready for this. Now, the perfectionist and overachiever inside of me constantly points out that I would never be satisfied if I were to remain an assistant. But then I wonder if I have all the tools necessary to be the sole teacher in a classroom. I guess only time will tell...
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