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[quote=Anonymous]I have taught kids at elite schools and no name schools. I found the latter to be a much more satisfying experience. The kids soaked up the information and worked really hard. They appreciated the opportunity they had been given.

Of course, both types of places have whip smart kids who amazed me. But they are hardly the type who need intensive faculty support.

At the elite school, many of the students were incredibly entitled and demanding. They treated me like someone who worked for them and had unrealistic expectations about what was required of them. They also showed little respect for the faculty who were trying to help them achieve their goals. It was just the way they walked around the world. They thought they were already superstars. If they did poorly, it had to be my fault. If they got less than an A, I had to justify every point they did not earn. Many were there for the wrong reasons. They did not value learning.

So no, your stereotype of who is preferable to teach is not at all accurate. [/quote]

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