St Robert's School Newtown teacher Lily Bayes speaks out about teaching
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Lilly Bayes always dreamt of being a teacher. Even when she was just 10-years old she was playing the part, taking classes with her cousins. Now flash forward 15 years and she's doing it for real.
Now in her second year of teaching at St Robert's School in Newtown, Ms Bayes is adjusting to the transition from university student to leading a classroom.
'I'm coping pretty well, because the school I'm at is so well supported, and having a mentor has given me a wealth of knowledge,' Ms Bayes said.
'I've always been surrounded by teachers in my family, with my uncle and several
aunts teaching in the Catholic school system, so I grew up seeing what a career in
education looked like. I've always wanted to follow in their footsteps,'
The 25-year old is in her second year of teaching full time after studying at Australian Catholic University in Melbourne, and highlighted how important it was to her to know each child that she teaches and understand their particular need on any given day.
'I love seeing students grow throughout a unit and develop their understanding of the
topic.
'It's amazing to see how much confidence students build from January to December, and how I can create the right environment in the classroom for them to learn.'
Ms Bayes said she wanted to be a teacher for as long as she can, and shared some advice for any budding teachers coming through.
'Definitely don't put too much pressure on yourself when you first start — you won't know everything. Rely on your leaders, no-one wants to see you fail and always ask for help,' Ms Bayes said.
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Originally published as Why St Robert's School Newtown teacher Lily Bayes loves teaching
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