A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TEACHER
After graduating from Lady Shri Ram College in New Delhi I got married and moved to Bangalore in 1975. Two years later I took up International Montessori Training. In 1980, I joined Sophia High School in the kindergarten section. Since then it has been like a fairy tale…so the apt opening to my story would read, “Once upon a time Mrs. Poonam joined Sophia High School and worked there happily ever after…”
Love and passion for teaching little ones has helped me learn at every step. The children have been my teachers. Each one of them is so special and unique that my learning never stops. It is challenging to manage 50 five year olds but it is also fun. My mind has to be alert all the time. It has to innovate techniques and strategies to make learning easy and full of fun.
Story telling, poetry and art have always been close to my heart. I start my day with a story, as this is the best way to bond with the children. I enjoy story time with them as much as they enjoy listening to it. Maximum learning happens at this time and I can always find stories and poems for all the topics in the curriculum.
Around ten years ago, I joined Brindavan Education Trust to work in an after school remedial program for children with Specific Learning Difficulties. My daughters were grown up and I had time to be of help to such children. Although, the years of experience in teaching at Sophia gave me the platform to work with these children, I found it essential to take up a special course in SLD. This made me more aware of their specific needs. Since I was working little children at Sophia, the early intervention program at Brindavan was the apt place for me.
To conclude, I love my little ones and whatever I do comes from my heart. Seeing the children come to school with a smile makes my day.
Poonam Sethi
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Wonder Women World.
6:13 PM
Congratulations Poonam, world needs more people like you . Keep up the good work
6:48 PM
Poonam your passion and commitment in all that you do make a to a star. More than that , your true love and compassion towards children have transformed so many for the better. Congratulations. This universe needs more like you ! Cheers !
7:12 PM
Wow ..no words to express my gratitude to you.if not for you I don’t know how malvika would have made it. You are the most wonderful person I have ever met.you will always remain special in our lives.
8:46 PM
Thank you Shanti, for your kind words. Malavika will always remain special to me. I learnt so much from her.
8:48 PM
Thank you Vish.
8:48 PM
Thank you Raji.
9:02 PM
Poonam, it is an absolute delight to read about someone who is so involved with children. I loved the way you start each day- with a story. People like you are so important. After all you are shaping what’s to come in the future. Hats off to you!
10:02 PM
Wow Aunty ! Educators like you are role models for teachers like us! I hope you continue to touch the lives of children in your truly unique way!
4:30 PM
Didi the noble profession of Teaching gets so much meaning because of the value added by Teachers like you . And for any teacher the love of her /his students is their greatest reward . Having witnessed young and older students( who you have taught years ago) still go Ga Ga when they see you ….. That’s your magic ?
2:59 PM
Wow n.Wow wonder woman Poonam.Way to go!So so impressed and fascinated with your journey with the little kids who are the future of our country.They sure are lucky and blessed to have an enthusiastic,loving and dedicated teacher who is so passionate and commited .May you continue to be an inspiration to the little ones and to all of us.All the very best in your endeavours Poonam.
7:33 AM
Words fail me to describe you and the great work our sweet wonder woman poonam bhabhi