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I usually play the role of a cool, understanding, and kind teacher. And also relationship counselor or life counselor.

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I often find myself stepping into the role of counselor more than I ever expected.

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Natural and sometimes draining.

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Pretending I was feeling excited or genuinely enthused about a subject that was not interesting, and group of students that was not motivated.

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Mom came natural but counseling could be draining because some the kids shared more than I wanted to know. 

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Mom came natural but counseling could be draining because some the kids shared more than I wanted to know. 

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I've been an educator, a counselor, a second mom, translator, planner. I'm always energetic

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It makes me feel like I am making a difference for them. It can be draining because I may take some of that home, but I think it's important to do

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I realize teaching isn’t just about academics, it’s about nurturing the child as a whole.

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It is physically and emotionally draining to try and get students excited about a subject they have absolutely no interest in - in spite of trying to incorporate engaging activities and trying to build community.

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Maybe I am seen as a father/slash big brother figure sometimes and at other times a cool friend.

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It was emotionally draining sometimes. I felt sometimes I gave it all at school and would be exhausted by the time I got home.

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I always put my students first. Above my family, my health, my anything. Some students appreciate my hard work, others are completely apathetic.