The days Ive spent in Elizabeth Seton School were one of

my most memorable experiences in terms of field exposure. Aside

that this was the first time I have taught, or going to teach real
students in a real classroom set-up, it was an eye-opener for
future teachers like me.
Training in Elizabeth Seton School was a tough task to take,
for it was obviously a prestigious school and aims for high quality
education. I was frightened the moment I knew Id be assigned in
the school because I am sure that I would not be as good as the
teachers there-a lot of as ifs came into my mind. I will not deny
that I was thrilled and excited for I will learn a lot of things, and
for sure there are so many doors opening for opportunities.
When I met my cooperating teacher, Ms. Sheena Katrina M.
Ribo and knowing that the subject assigned for me to teach was
English Language Arts, I was deeply challenged and honestly
doubted myself. I can speak in English, I can understand the
language but I wasnt confident whether I could and would be
able to teach it. I was thinking if Id be giving the subject matter
justice with me teaching it because I know for myself, that I still
need to learn and a lot of things still need to be corrected.
On the first week of my stay at the school, I already felt my
future students warmth. They welcomed me with respect.
While I was observing, I also witnessed how skillful and talented
my cooperating teacher is. She aims her students not only to
learn pure academics, but she let her students apply it in real life.
She explained things to me on why or how shes doing the
activities and the respective effects on the students, which is
really, really visible. She asked me to administer quizzes on my
first week of stay and thankfully I was able to do it well.
There was a time that I was absent and it so happened that
on the next day, I was assigned to teach-the first time I would
experience real teaching. Of course, as expected it was tragic and

indeed not what Ive been expecting but she said that every
teacher, every professional teachers went through that-which
actually motivated me to strive harder.
As I continue actual teaching. The more pointers and things I
need to improve were changed. From classroom management;
how am I supposed to look in front of the class, how to
acknowledge students works, proper motivation and more.

I picked gender of nouns for my local demonstration and 5Sulayman as my students. I practiced it on the first section it was
not okay so I was afraid I night not make it properly on the demo
itself. My cooperating teacher-Ms. Sheena, Ms. Weng Chan and Mr.
Jeff Simbiling were the panels who graded my demo. Seeing them
watching me how I teach honestly made me tremble and terrified.
Fortunately as time goes by, I was able to focus on the learning
outcome of my students. Afterwards, they congratulated me for
finishing my local demonstration teaching. Of course, there were
a lot of things I need to improve. I am happy that I am able to
know which part it is but I felt quite disappointed with myself for I
wasnt able to meet and reach some of their expectations.
Everything went back to normal and my cooperating teacher
asked me to focus on my grand demonstration teaching. Days
have passed faster than I thought that time and my grand demo
would be on Monday, August 2, 2016. I chose demonstrative and
interrogative pronouns and 5-Bidasari, as my students. Ms.
Sheena, Ms. Eden, Ms. Weng, Dr. Rodelas and Dean Ortilla
observed and graded my grand demo. There was a problem at
first but I was able to make something about it. I was not nervous
that time because I reviewed the parts I need to change and
improve. I felt like all the thorns stuck in my throat were removed
after the demo not because of the burden but because I know I
did my best. I was thankful to my cooperating teacher for her

unfailing guidance and motivation. She never forget to remind me

of the things I need to do and she isnt just that cooperating
teacher you could normally have, but a cooperating teacher,
professional teacher at heart.
Elizabeth Seton School was indeed high with regards to
standards, but will not leave you without learning anything from
them. They helped me think and look broadly on the importance
of teachers, not just looking at the context but also on how it
would affect the students, it made me value relationship between
students, co-teachers, administrators and staffs. Another indeed,
Elizabeth Seton School is an eye-opener for teachers, and they
are always open for opportunities.