My Career As A Teacher

All the time people ask, “Oh, why do you want to be a teacher, they don’t make that much money?” However, teachers make decent pay. On average, a teacher will make $53,000 per year. In the state of Wisconsin and Minnesota, teachers make the average salary and have the

Upon first entering college, I struggled deciding at such a young age what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Through babysitting and volunteering with pre-school aged children at my church and through a school program called STARS, it became evident to me I had a love for helping children. It fascinated me to see how they viewed the world around them and how quickly they learned new truths everyday. Nevertheless, I knew I would not get the full enjoyment interacting with children as a schoolteacher because the teacher to student ratio is so large. Classroom demands would make it much more difficult to devot individualized attention to each student, and I did not like that concept. So

The entry-level for this job starts at $29,000. As for mid-range the median pay is $38,000. Lastly, the high-end pay is about $51,000. The employment of kindergarten and elementary school teachers is expected to rise 6 percent from now to 2024. The reason growth is expected to rise is because of projected increases in student enrollment. Despite expected increases in enrollment, employment growth for kindergarten and elementary school teachers will depend on state and local government budgets. If state and local governments experience budget deficits, they may lay off employees, including teachers. Thus, employment growth of kindergarten and elementary school teachers may be somewhat

     High school teachers’ average salary varies across the world. The United States is said to be one of the richest countries in the world, yet our teachers are being paid one of the lowest amounts. The Education Intelligence Agency, author of the article “Ohio Teacher Overcomes Union’s Tolerance” published an International Teacher Salary Report ranking the fifty states by “how much the average salary exceeded per capita personal income.” According to the Education Intelligence Agency Ohio’s percentage rate is only fifty- five point one percent. According to the Education Intelligence Agency the lowest state percentage is in South Dakota at twenty- three point six percent and the highest state percentage is

The low pay for our educators is causing many negative effects. New York Times shows that the low income is causing sixty-two percent of teachers to have a second job outside of their teaching jobs. Just to have enough money to support their families and make ends meet. Most everyone decides to college to prevent having these struggles with money, and to avoid having to work multiple jobs, when they get older; however, not when it comes to living off of only a teacher’s income, the struggles to have enough money are interminable. This low pay is also causing most teachers to retire, and find new jobs. New York Times states, “every year 20 percent of teachers in urban districts quit. Nationwide, 46 percent of teachers quit before their fifth year. The turnover costs the

So you want to be an elementary school teacher? It’s a challenging career, requiring patience and social skills, as you have to be able to wrangle a room filled with rambunctious children. Once you get through the tough stuff, the career is filled with immeasurable rewards. Being an elementary school teacher is not just going into a classroom and teaching kids how to add numbers, where something is on a map, or how to write. This career is far deeper than that, you will build a relationship with each and every student and ultimately build the foundation of the students’ future education. Elementary school teachers guide their students through a crucial period in their lives. This career is a good choice for people who want to make a

My decision to be a teacher did not come easily to me. This choice was dependent on a reflection about what I was passionate about and how I could make a difference. I have chosen to become a teacher, as I believe teachers have the ability to provide future generations the stimulation for one of the most significant roles in life; to become a lifelong learner. Many teachers that I have had during my education have had a positive impact on my decision to grow and develop the skills that are fundamental to pursue a successful teaching career. My aim is to be a part of an honorable profession with the optimism that one day I will become an efficacious teacher who can provide future teachers with inspiration, as my teachers have provided for me. Through personal educational experiences and peer-reviewed academic literature, I am able to shape my approach to my pre-service teaching, as it will influence my future practice. As a teacher, there is not just one singular approach to educating students; there is a need for flexibility, diversity, adaptation and reflection.

I have been interested in a career in teaching for a number of years and the last year has allowed me to develop further the qualities needed to be a successful teacher. My experience in the classroom…. Therefore, I am applying for a Geography PGCE as I recognise education is a vital part of any child's development not just intellectually but also socially. It provides opportunities for children to develop and gain experiences and knowledge they would otherwise miss out on.

I am very committed to becoming a teacher, and am caring and personable. I love helping others, which is why I want to become a teacher. I have a lot of experience working with elementary school children. I have been a homework tutor for a public school, public library, and for a community center. I also have experience

Personal Statement- Afsar Uddin I am a dedicated individual with a huge passion of becoming a primary school teacher. I have been involved in volunteering schemes such as being a referee for 9 to 12 year olds to mentor young individuals. Throughout my education the teachers I have encountered influenced me and brought success to my life therefore I wish to do the same for the younger children, this is why I want to pursue a career in teaching.

Ideally, when I graduate, I would like to enter the credential program at Cal Poly Pomona. As an English Education major, I feel like this is the next logical step for me as I seek to move forward on my path of becoming a teacher. The opportunities that await me in the credential program truly excite me because I have always found my studies of English Education to be very rewarding and purposeful. I have found this to be especially true now because I am currently in the process of conducting observation hours at local high schools in Pomona as part of my English Education curriculum. When I am in the classroom, I immediately feel a sense of joy, purpose, and productivity. Outside of the classroom, I do have experience teaching as a leader for a club on campus; I am a Woman’s Bible Study Leader for Cal Poly Cru and I have found this experience of teaching college students to be the most exciting, challenging, and rewarding experience I have ever had the pleasure of being a part of. It can become overwhelming as doubts and deadlines tend to sneak in on me from time to time, but I know that being a teacher is worth every ounce of pressure because of the positive impact that a teacher has the ability to make on a student. There is an incredible statistic that states that “On average a teacher affects 3,000 children over the course of their career” (Bickley). This opportunity stirs my heart like nothing else because when I was in high school, I had an incredible teacher named

There are people who love to spend time with children, and some who loves to share their learning to others. But what if you love both children and teaching? Well, I must say that you are fit to become one of the teachers who will help these little children to explore the world and provide them with early education to help them acquire the foundation of knowledge and skills to become great individuals someday.

Do you remember your elementary days? Playing outside, building creative fun toys out of big blocks. Maybe even doing something with blocks and learning how to do math. Working with children bring a smile to my face. I volunteer for Edgerton Elementary School during second semester for school to earn my volunteering hours in. Throughout my whole day of school I look forwards to going and volunteering with the first grade class I work with. As stated in an article is states “A career as an elementary school teacher is a good choice for people who value early childhood education and are interested in teaching a broad range of academic subjects.’(Gill) Being an elementary teacher has always been a dream of mines here's a job description, education needed and some obstacles that a elementary teacher would have to go through.

Teaching in a high school entails a lot, there is lots of at home work, It's almost a 24/7 job. There's lots of paperwork, papers to grade, test and quizzes to make, lessons to plan, and you have to make them in a way that will help all the students learn. You have to be able to deal with high stress situations, stand for long periods of time, be able to grade not only in a work area, but at home as well. All in all I would not be able to be the kind caring teacher that most schools look for.

Elementary teachers not only introduce their students to the basic concepts of core subjects, they also help pave the path to each student’s future success. Education to become a teacher is long and tedious, and while the income may not be the highest available, watching students develop a new skill or grow an appreciation for learning can be very rewarding. Because there will always be a need for education, even with the recent budget cuts, teaching jobs will always have to be available somewhere.