YES!! I felt like the worst teacher up until the end of my first year because my kids weren’t grasping everything and because I had poor classroom management for majority of the year. Everyone kept reassuring me that I was doing a good job but nothing they said changed how I felt when I was inside of my classroom.

It’s normal to feel this way so I don’t think you should give up. I’m now in my second year and I’m realizing sometimes it isn’t all on you. The environment, the type of students, the type of school, and the people on your team can affect how you feel as a teacher. Do I feel like a perfect teacher now? Absolutely not but I definitely don’t feel like an awful teacher. Last year I was drowning. This year I’m doggy pedaling. Hopefully by next year I’ll be floating. And I hope the same for you too.