Katerine Franco-Cardenas - Teachers Make a Difference - Isalia Maria Cardona

The transcript reflects on the profound influence of a third-grade teacher, Maria, who inspired the speaker to pursue a teaching career. The speaker highlights the importance of warmth, attentiveness, and dynamic teaching methods in fostering student confidence and engagement. The narrative emphasizes the lasting impact teachers can have on students, encouraging them to achieve their goals and feel supported. The speaker aspires to leave a positive mark on their students, similar to the influence their teacher had on them.

What qualities did the narrator's third-grade teacher possess that left a lasting impression?

• Reserved and quiet

• Warm and cheerful

• Strict and disciplined

• Indifferent and aloof

What inspired the narrator to choose teaching as a profession?

• The encouragement from their parents

• The influence of their third-grade teacher

• A desire for a stable job

• The opportunity to travel

How did the narrator's Italian teacher motivate students to learn?

• Using dynamic games and competitions

• By assigning extra homework

• Through strict lectures

• By giving frequent tests

What is the narrator's main goal as a teacher?

• To become the most popular teacher

• To leave a positive mark on students

• To focus solely on academic achievements

• To maintain strict discipline

What does the narrator hope their students will feel in the future?

• Proud of their achievements

• Uncertain about their goals

• Indifferent to their past

• Regretful of their choices