My work conditions are considerably good. Unlike most of my friends out there who worked in IT field, working as ICT teacher needs INCREDIBLE versatility. One time, you are plain teacher; next time you will be technician for fellow teachers' computer; other times you have to be first responders for ANY trouble in ANY computer. Sometimes, some random teacher would barge into the lab when I'm teaching and reported, "The projector did not work with the laptop." If we're already in the practice part, then lucky me; if we're still in either lecture or demo session, I'd be screwed beyond any hope.
As the sole ICT teacher in the entire Junior High, I have full access to the laboratory with reservations that the lab can be used as exam base. Well, the lab itself is chillingly cold and cold air is friend to any and all computer hardware; and some teachers also love to chill themselves out in the lab (Bahasa Indonesia: 'numpang ngadem').
For an introvert, this setup is convenient for me to spend time alone in the lab to recharge myself (including my version of 'my sanity').
Speaking of my paycheck, I have NOTHING to say! #dudCapsLock It's surprisingly generous for someone who was just out of college/university (whichever you call it). Let us just settle at "Enough for two major anime festivals per month with few hundreds to spare per month." But since I was hard-pressed by my folks back there to continue to post-grad degree, I must save whenever possible (and not to 'kalap belanja' in any major events).
Several complaints I got were denoted here:
- Originally I sticked to good ol' lecture way coupled with lab works, but later I shifted to lecture-demo-practice.
- My voice is way too effing LOUD. Bordering USMC Drill Instructor, if I were to say so myself. One complaint was from counselor (the most troublesome class conveniently placed beside counseling room) and the other was from the principal herself. The meeting room is placed right under the lab
- My scoring method: I submitted the grades late in the quarter. Now I'm moving towards checking students' work per lab session.
I also consider myself as "mediocre-but-improving" teacher. I'm complete F.N.G in teaching world with few years of one-on-one tutoring on close friends/companions who need help. But I believe that I'm learning and I HAD to.
Typical working day:
Report in by 0715, continued by morning prayer and briefing. Begin teaching in 0745 to 1445 with two breaks: 0905-0935 and 1215-1245. After 1445, do correction (if any) or just update my grading sheet with whatever new scores students have up to 1615. After 1615, either bail out on time or wait and do whatever I want up to 1820-something when lights out.
