Describe a moment in teaching when things went so well you knew you were “born to teach” and compare it to a moment in which things went so poorly you wished you had never been born! Name the gifts that made this good moment possible—not the techniques you used or the moves you made, but your qualities.

I have experienced some situations in which I felt that I "was born to teach" as an example when I had to say good-bye to my first group of students. They felt very sad and disappointed. I was surprised when I received some letters in which they expressed appreciation for my work, and said that they will miss my teachings. I felt very satisfied as a teacher. Likewise, when I began teaching in high school the first class that I taught I felt happy when at the end of the class the students came and said that they wanted me as their teacher the rest of the year.  Having experienced those situations made me feel I was "born" to teach.

At the other hand, I felt that I had never been "born" to teach was when I taught my first English class. I was too nervous, and I made ​​many mistakes during that class I noticed that my students even complained because they felt I was not prepared, and they felt uneasy with my presence. It was a hard experience for me.

I consider that my qualities that made ​​it possible that I have received such gifts as a result of my teaching are the commitments as a student teacher I have for my work. I always try to stay positive and be a good role model for students. I believe that if students do not have positive models, they will not feel influenced to love learning and they could experience lack of motivation and interest in learning. Another quality could be my responsibility to work and the ability to develop love of neighbor.