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writes:Hi I realize this is not the time to be complaining about having a job. I'm extremely grateful that I was just offered a position for September. I am just out of college and the job is as a teacher, what I trained to do. The problem is almost every night I have nightmares about the job. I feel I don’t deserve it and im not qualified enough or as good as the other candidates. Teaching is my greatest love and it makes me so happy but Im scared of screwing everything up and wasting other people’s time. I feel like Im going to be uncovered as a fraud or something. Can anyone help? x Reply to this Question
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reader, solovley +, writes (17 July 2009):
solovley is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThank you to everyone who replied to my problem.It has helped immensely to have this problem heard and not laughed at or to have other people doubting me too. Thank you so much for your support, and Harry advice from an experienced teacher is worth gold to me, I will definitely let you know how I’m getting on come September!
Thank you all x
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reader, Harry Castle  +, writes (17 July 2009):
 I taught at a College for 20 years before my retirement.
Firstly, let me echo what Jason said - it's a job that fills you with doubts and insecutities!
The most important thing here is that you love the job - with that in mind, you will be great and cannot fail. The only bad teachers I have met are those that are half-hearted about the job; it shows in all aspects of their work and in their rapport with the students.
Keen and enthusiastic teachers, on the other hand, are worth their weight in gold to any institution, and will get on wonderfully with both colleagues and students.
If I could even get across to you even slightly how nervous and in fact terrified in my first class, you would wonder how I survived that day!
Forget those nightmares: every bone in my body is telling me that you will be great, and after a few days you will look back and wonder what you were afraid of.
Please, once you have settled in, write and tell me how you got on?
Harry.
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reader, RAINORFIRE  +, writes (17 July 2009):
 You cant become a good teacher till you learn to teach by teaching. are your fears are normal but you dint get this far by giving in to them in september those chilldren will be looking up to you and there future is entrusted to you so follow your instincts and be the best you can be and you will improve over the years.
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reader, Jason32477 +, writes (17 July 2009):
 I don`t know if I can help but I`ll offer this. Its natural to feel fear when confronted with new things whatever they may be.Be confident in your ability.There must be a reason YOU were chosen for the position.Do what you have trained to do and do it in a manner you enjoy.If you have any problems don`t hesitate to get the advice of your fellow teachers. They will be more than happy to offer you guidance and assistance should you need it.
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