I am a teacher from Quilmes, a peculiar city in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I have been teaching English for more than ten years and I work in both state and public schools. Without hesitation, I would say that they are two different worlds.
In the morning I teach in a state school in the suburbs of the city. My students there are very poor, they lack of school things, books, in fact, all sort of possessions. They are always hungry and they eat at school. Despite the fact that they are in need, living in an unfavourable context and suffering from social injustice, they enjoy learning English. They adore listening to songs, singing and having fun. I do my best, every day, I try to transform the classroom into a lively learning environment with all my heart.
In the afternoon I teach in a bilingual school where everything is perfect. The building is equipped with appropriate furniture and hundreds of books and material resources. My students are deeply motivated to learn.
The schools are different, but the purpose is the same, to educate. Education plays a vital role in our lives and lets us read the world critically in order to transform it in a better place.
We, teachers, are in charge of helping our students to grow. I am happy to do such a wonderful and challenging profession.