CHARBUL PERCOBAAN

Summary

In this interview, Raya Permata Azizah speaks with Normalita Sari, a teacher with 8 years of experience. Normalita discusses her journey from becoming a teacher, her challenges with job status, and her efforts to pass exams for permanent positions. She shares a touching experience of teaching a student from LPSK, a victim of a traumatic event, and reflects on the significance of teaching as a calling. Normalita advises aspiring teachers to pursue the profession for the fulfillment it brings, despite the financial challenges, emphasizing the value of passion and dedication in education.

Takeaways

• 😀 Normalita Sari has been working as a teacher for 8 years, with a background in Primary School Teacher Education (PGSD).
• 😀 She initially worked as an honorary teacher before transitioning into a more permanent role as a KKI teacher at SDN Cipedak 03 in Jakarta.
• 😀 Despite facing challenges in passing certification exams (CPNS and P3K), Normalita remains hopeful and continues to pursue her dream of becoming a permanent government teacher.
• 😀 The greatest challenge Normalita faced was not teaching the students, but navigating the lengthy process to secure a permanent position as a teacher.
• 😀 In response to repeated failures in passing the exams, Normalita sought additional tutoring via online platforms to better prepare for the tests.
• 😀 One of Normalita's most memorable teaching experiences involved helping a traumatized student who had been out of school for a year due to witnessing a violent crime.
• 😀 The student she taught had significant gaps in education, particularly in reading, but after a few months of tutoring, the child was able to learn to read.
• 😀 To ensure the student's safety, the school had heightened security, with officers protecting the premises, as the child’s identity and family situation were kept confidential.
• 😀 Normalita believes teaching is not a financially rewarding profession, but offers immense spiritual rewards and fulfillment for those who are passionate about it.
• 😀 Her advice to future teachers is to remain patient, persistent, and dedicated to their work, understanding that success in teaching often requires hard work and perseverance over time.
• 😀 Normalita emphasizes the importance of serving the community as a teacher, noting that while financial rewards may not be high, the emotional and spiritual rewards of teaching are invaluable.

Q & A

What is the profession of Normalita Sari?

Normalita Sari is a teacher by profession.

How long has Normalita Sari been working as a teacher?

She has been working as a teacher for approximately 8 years.

Did Normalita Sari always want to be a teacher, or was it a chance opportunity?

Normalita Sari always wanted to be a teacher; it was her dream since childhood.

What was Normalita Sari's field of study in university?

She studied in the PGSD (Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar) program, which trains teachers for elementary schools.

What was Normalita Sari's journey to becoming a teacher?

Her journey began with working as a contract teacher (honorary teacher) at SDN Cipedak 03, before later becoming a KKI (contract teacher) at the same school. She hopes to be appointed as a civil servant (P3K) soon.

What is the biggest challenge that Normalita Sari has faced in her career?

The biggest challenge has been the status of her employment. She has faced difficulties in securing permanent employment, having taken multiple tests for civil servant positions (CPNS and P3K) without success so far.

How has Normalita Sari dealt with her challenges in becoming a permanent teacher?

She has overcome these challenges by attending online tutoring sessions (Zoom meetings) to prepare for the tests, in hopes of passing them and achieving her goal.

What memorable experience did Normalita Sari have while teaching this year?

The most memorable experience was when she taught a special student, a child from Kalimantan who witnessed a traumatic event. This student had not been to school for a year but managed to learn to read after studying at her school for 2-3 months.

Why was this student's case so unique and important to Normalita Sari?

The student's situation was unique because they were a victim of a violent crime and their identity and personal history had to be kept secret for safety reasons. Additionally, the school had special security measures in place to protect the student.

What advice does Normalita Sari give to students who want to become teachers?

She advises that teaching is not a path to wealth, but it is a noble profession that brings great spiritual rewards. She emphasizes that becoming a teacher requires patience, perseverance, and a genuine desire to serve the community.