Juku school
I am teaching part-time at a juku school now.
While looking at leaflets, I happened to find the juku’s information. I decided to call the school because it is near Hisai station and I’m interested in teaching. When I called, the manager said, “Please come here for an interview.” So I went and was asked various questions by the manager. I decided I wanted to be employed at the school. I got some training, and then the manager said, “Please wait until we contact you.”
However, I didn’t hear from the school for three weeks, so eventually I got tired of waiting and contacted them myself. The manager said, “Please go to the juku school at Tsushinmachi because there are many teachers at Hisai, but there are only a few teachers at Tsushinmachi.”
So I went to the juku at Tsushinmachi. They showed me great hospitality. When I went to my first class, I was full in hopes and fears, but I had a good time because the student was friendly and spoke to me. After the class, I had to listen to her talk for an hour. She said, “Are you a sad man? Are you a natural fool?” But I only smiled:-)
I worked hard. After I got accustomed to the new surroudings, I heard some bad news. The manager said, “Another teacher has finished practice teaching and will return to the juku. I’ll have to fire you.”
However, the juku at Hisai said, “Please return to Hisai. You have work.” Therefore, I am working at Hisai now.
My work at the juku is individual guidance, which means I have to adapt to each student. It is very difficult, but I think it is a good point at this juku school.
I have seven students now. Two of them are elementary school students, three of them are junior high school students, and two of them are high school students. Some of them are rather odd but they’re all good students and they work hard. When a student asks me a question, at times I don’t know the answer. So I am studying not to lose my student now.
I exchange mail with my students. My students give me photos. One of them said, “Use it as a wallpaper.” So I am using it as a wallpaper. The exchange with the students is so-so, but I get to talk with the other teachers only very little, so I’d like to see them more often.
Teaching at a juku is very interesting. I want to continue teaching there.
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Comments (5)
Kayo
wrote on November 22, 2005:
Hello, Mao. I’m really soory for manager’s firing you. But I am really happy to hear you feel that teaching juku is very interesting. I think you are a very good teacher and talented because you can teach students (besides 7 students!) and get on well with your students. I’m certain that teaching is very hard and difficult. What is a tip on how to go well with studets? Sense of humor? (I think you are really humorous and cheerful.)
Anyway, I’ll cheer for you. Go for it!
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Yuriko
wrote on November 23, 2005:
Hey, Mao!
I am teaching part-time job at juku school in Nagoya, too! I began it April. So it has been about 7 months since I began to work. I got used to hard work. I’m enjoying the part-time job.
I think motivating students is more important than teaching students study. When I’m asked questions I don’t know, I ask other teachers.
I think you will become a popular teacher because you have a sense of humor. I want to take your class. I’m sure that your class is very interesting.
Let’s do its best each other!
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Nobuko
wrote on November 24, 2005:
Hi, Mao!
You are very bear up your part-time job. I surprised about your part-time job. Because that’s a new story to me. And I was given vigor from your effort. Thank you★
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Caroline(Kro)
wrote on December 01, 2005:
Hello Mao! Interesting job you have, but as I am from Brazil, could you please tell me where Hisai is and where is juku?
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Mao
wrote on December 07, 2005:
Hey, Caroline.
Thank you for your message.
Hisai city lies Mie prefecture in Japan. Hisai (久居）Mie (三重) Lately, Hisai station is growing as medical treatment facility. If you get sick, please go to Hisai station.
Juku is cram school. Juku is many different system. For example, school style, individual leading etc.
Are you OK ?
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