It’s only my third week as a part-time college instructor and I already feel drained — physically, emotionally and even mentally.
A couple of years back, I realized that my calling is indeed to become a teacher. I welcomed this fact warmly as I’ve been conducting trainings for adult audience for more than six (6) years already and enjoyed the job immensely. Two years ago, I decided to formalize my training in teaching and took up my Continuing Professional Education Course which required me to take eighteen (18) units of education subjects so I can take the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET).
Going back to school was fun and I have realized that I am addicted to lifelong learning, that I actually enjoy schooling and wanted to take it to the next level by getting into the academe as a college professor. I took the challenge and applied for the job after I became a board passed. I passed all the rudiments of applying for a teaching position like the dreaded “demo teaching” and panel interviews. I was very ecstatic when I was finally accepted and was given teaching loads.
Since I was given two major subjects, as in a media management course for third year mass communication students, and creative writing for fourth year education students, the research for references and syllabus preparation were tedious. That’s not the end of it though, the really tiring part is preparing for lessons every week, checking papers, preparing for exams and checking results, recording… and so on, and so forth.
On the second week, I was going to my day job as a trainer looking spent, tired and very sleepy. My boss said I look haggard and look older. Ouch! The bad news is that despite the stress, I did not lose a pound and seem to be gaining more because of the erratic eating schedule. My friend remarked I may need the help of the treadmill very soon, I just hope I have the time for it.
Unintentionally, the effect of stress and heavy work schedule is getting the way of my being a parent too. I would go home very late and by that time, I’m too stressed to talk about happy subjects with my son plus there’s that need for me to do the “off-school tasks” of teachers. My son was complaining already I am barely home. *Sigh.
It is indeed very challenging and noble to be an educator but I am not sure when I can actually enjoy it fully. One thing is for sure though, I am not giving up, not yet. 
See, I can still smile.
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