There are several aspects that I feel make a teacher really great. First, I feel it is important to have a teacher who is personable. I like when teachers can talk to you about topics other than school related issues. I feel that this creates a stronger connection between the teacher and student. Second, I enjoy when a teacher makes themselves available before and after school if a student is in need of help. Also, after school group study sessions are helpful. Finally, I appreciate when teachers use technology. I believe that if there are resources out there like phones and iPads then teachers might as well learn to use them for a positive as opposed to making students hide them away in a backpack.
My favorite teacher recently was my seventh and eighth grade spanish teacher. Mr.Maatala was funny, personable and made learning the language fun. He did a great job of incorporating games into his classroom, and because I am very competitive, games are a great way for me to learn. He also was open to us using our phones during class for google docs, or online spanish dictionaries.
One thing that you can do this year to support me would be to be available for help before and after school. Some teachers are always running around after school, making them hard to find, and some flat out leave early. Sometimes I might not fully understand what is going on in class and I need some clarification so it is helpful when my teachers are available.
I do agree with John Green about the fact that children need to use their education to do great things. Not only do young scholars need to live up to the hype because there are people paying taxes for school even if they don't have a child, but also because the better we do in school now the better everyones lives will be better in twenty or thirty years. The generation above us in dependent upon to find new medicines, to create new technology, to stop global warming, and much more. Thats why it is so important for everyone in school to try their hardest to succeed. One of my main academic goals this year is to have a grade point average of 3.8 or higher. I feel this is doable because I am taking one more honors class this year. I will reach this goal by completing all my homework on time, and not messing around on my phone during class. Athletically, in golf I would like to have a record of at least seven wins and three losses. In lacrosse I would like to work to move my way up the depth chart on defense so I can be at least one of the top six defenders on the team. I will reach my athletic goals by giving a hundred percent every practice, game or match I play in.
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