Teacher Sophia
As I walked into the restaurant during my lunch break, the savory aroma of Nigerian cuisine greeted me, momentarily pushing aside the stress of my day as a secondary school teacher.
It was a much-needed respite from the demands of the classroom, a time to recharge before returning to my students.
Little did I know that my lunch break was about to take an unexpected turn. As I entered, the usual hustle and bustle of the restaurant was replaced by chaos. People were running in and out, their voices filled with concern.
Amid it all, I saw a man on the floor, surrounded by worried faces.
It was the bus driver. My recent training in first aid skills from an NGO echoed in my mind. That very morning, a team had come to our school to teach us vital life-saving techniques. CPR, recovery position, management of choking, bleeding we had covered it all.
And here, right in front of me, was a real-life situation that called for those skills.Instinct kicked in as I hurried over to the scene. The bus driver was unconscious,his breathing shallow. I quickly assessed the situation, my heart pounding in mychest. Remembering the recovery position, I carefully turned him onto his side,making sure his head was cradled in his arm. This position would help keep hisairway clear.
As I adjusted him into the recovery position, I noticed his breathing graduallybecoming steadier. His color seemed to improve, and the panic that had been inthe air began to subside. People around me watched, some with gratitude in theireyes, as they realized I knew what to do.
Reflecting on the experience later, I realized that my role as a teacher extendedbeyond the classroom walls. It extended into the community, where the skills I hadlearned became tools to help others in times of crisis. That day, the chaos of therestaurant turned into an opportunity to put my newfound knowledge into action,reminding me that learning and preparedness truly have the power to save lives.
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