Suchitra Teacher

I relish the joy of expressing myself anywhere, more so at Suchitra. The amount of freedom I get to try a new classroom approach, the challenge of inspiring a young mind and the kind of bonding I get in return for doing my job is extremely motivating.

And just when I feel I have reached the edge of the cliff and there is no possible way forward,I get a push from the management, challenging me as if to say, ”This is not a cliff, this is a space for you to build a path”. The fact that I am allowed to integrate digital blackboard and technology in my classes is a step which will eventually evolve exponentially to make learning a visual joy. This great mental space that I am in, is only going to just get bigger and better, just like the campus.

As the academic session comes to an end, I realize that this marks the completion of my one year in Suchitra Academy too. Whew!!! What a year it has been! As I look back at the end of this hectic, engaging and enriching year, I realize I have taken huge steps forward. Not only have I improved my skills with the computer (which I was pathetic at), I have had the opportunity to teach children Science the way I have wanted to. At Suchitra, I have always found encouragement for innovative methods of teaching. The school environment as created by the management and students is very progressive. It gives a teacher the freedom to hone her skills as she teaches students to hone theirs. An excellent place to work in – with fantastic colleagues, supportive HODs and encouraging management.

It gives me immense pleasure to share my experience of working at Suchitra Academy. Three years at Suchitra Academy have been a learning process for me. I am happy with the work culture here and the trust they have shown towards the teachers. I consider it a privilege to have begun my teaching career with this institution. The work atmosphere here is so healthy that it has now become my close-knit family. This is what boosts my passion to grow as a teacher because this organization ensures to bring to the forefront even the untapped potential of a teacher. It has helped me nurture virtues like patience, humility and the zeal to bring out the best from my dear students. I can’t thank Suchitra Academy enough for making me the teacher that I am today. For me, Suchitra is a home away from home.

Despite having sixteen years in the teaching field, I still feel each day is a new beginning for me. Over these years, teaching has been very therapeutic for me. It is extremely gratifying imparting knowledge to my students at Suchitra Academy and working with them to ensure they understand, not only concepts but practical applications as well. I can see how my work is positively impacting my students. I am proud of them as I am of myself. Suchitra Academy gives you the freedom to experiment with new techniques of teaching, encourages you to stretch your limits as a teacher which is the most fulfilling aspect for me!

Teaching is a challenge as it takes up much time, maybe some years to pursue planned goals effectively. As a young dreamer, I am sowing my seeds and sprouting into what I hope -a good teacher in Suchitra Academy. Teaching-learning is an ongoing process and in turn, it requires the teacher to put in much effort, a certain amount of creativity, enthusiasm, leadership skills and these, I am learning in Suchitra! Suchitra Academy gave me a chance to polish the theoretical skills I learned during the teacher- training course. There is so much preparation that goes into a class that invariably you are pushed into giving your best!