In the article, “Bumpy Moments” by Romano, really emphasized the reality of teaching. Teaching can be fun and enjoyable; especially when a teacher sees their student understanding the criteria and that they’re in a happy environment. However, at times, classroom management and the behavior of students can tend to be frustrating. Romano expressed how at times she was reaching her tolerance level when things were getting out of control. Romano expressed, “I was frustrated with the behavior of my students, a situation, or perhaps frustrated that there didn’t seem to be a solution in sight to resolve my problem” (Romano, 2004). I don’t think there is nothing wrong to express how a person feels, even if it is the job you love. I feel like there’re going to be times for myself to feel overwhelmed and that the situation isn’t going my way. Such as, getting the students attention or disagreements with the parents could be another issue. I would hope that my first year of teaching is a smooth transition, although having those “bumpy moments” can make me stronger and prevent situations from re-occurring.
Yes, as you have reflected, bumpy moments are inevitable, but like any other situation, they are what you learn from them and how you approach them next time. Teaching is a wonderful career because there is always more to learn and grow from.