[arielhud]

I think my biggest mistake was feeling like I couldn't rely on my boss to help me. I was fresh out of college and suddenly in the position of head teacher at my school, and for the first three months, I felt like I was on probation and constant surveillance (as my boss goes in and talks to my adult students after every class). It was really nerve-wracking.

I really should have asked more questions then, since I was being charged with creating an entire curriculum from scratch, new flashcards, and was taking over 70% of the school's classes- there were no notes from the previous head teacher, and my boss could have helped me so much in understanding what the children, adults and babies were used to so that I didn't alienate them entirely.

Regardless, now I know to mention things often with him, whether they are small or big, good or bad, and with that repertoire, I'm able to balance the needs of being a good and fun teacher while understanding what my boss needs from me as a manager.