... s a classroom assistant, trying to gain as much experience as possible to reinforce my certainty that I would be well suited as a teacher. I found myself motivated by the teacher I spent time with as she was approachable and friendly, encouraging the children to realise their potential and further their knowledge. I further improved my ability to relate to children on their level in a sociable and open-minded way. I have maintained my interest in extra curricular activities in my spare time, which include regular swimming, tennis and trampolining and writing to my pen pal in Australia. I have been a Millennium Volunteer for a year and have al ......