My Plans For A Teacher

As a future teacher I was very intrigued that I was able to go into the classroom and do hands on activities with the students. I was able to do my field placement hours at an elementary school that provided numerous opportunities for me to work with kids and gave me a chance to broaden my horizon with some new ideas for teaching. Overall I was able to focus on motivational skills, diversity, testing, I got the chance to work with children with learning disabilities, I was able to see the way the teacher interacted with her students, and much more. Although it seemed like 20 hours was a lot, I enjoyed being able to be in a classroom and prepare myself as a future teacher.

I decided to enter the halls of education because I work well with a controlling and leadership title and, being controlling, I decided to use that into good energy. Another reason I have decided to go into the field of education as well is to make myself more marketable after graduation. Other than that, I wanted to be in the setting of adolescents because I have had my experience with early childhood education and did not want to stop at that level of teaching. My experience of four years in an early childhood environment has taught me a lot about patience. However, when it comes to that age group I have realize that that age group is very threatening. For instance, if a child plays very roughly when his/her classmates and gets a minor scratch or burse, I have witnessed parents accuse the teacher of abusing their child, when nothing of that nature has happened. So because I like my freedom (in terms of not going to jail) I have chosen to move up the education latter and teacher something that I believe needs greater attention in today’s America.

I want to become a teacher because I believe that all students are unique in their own way. I want to teach because I want to know that I am making a positive difference in the lives of students. Also, because teaching will allow me to connect with students in ways I've never been able to. I've always felt joy when I am around kids, it brings a sense of excitement. To me it is not simply a job but instead a purpose and my mission. I believe teachers should not be alone in educating their students. Parents, families and communities need to work together to support and enrich the lives of their children. By being a part of your child's education, you are showing them that you care and support them.

Ever since I was a child, I looked up to all my teachers and was passionate about reading, writing, and teaching my peers. This has made me want to pursue a career as a teacher. I have always wanted to contribute back to my community and make a positive difference for the future of children. Teaching will allow me to motivate students, as well as become a mentor, which will enable me to enhance my communication and leadership skills. Being a goal oriented individual, I would be suitable to train children in required subjects with care and concern. Continually, I want to make a difference in the lives of as many students as I can, such as a child struggling with low self-esteem and/or problems at home. Becoming a teacher will allow me to inspire and help kids realise their true potential. Many of the teachers that I have had throughout my education have become my role models, allowing me to have a positive outlook on life and realise that nothing is impossible if we try hard enough. This has made me want to follow in their footsteps to become an educator.

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

All teachers are expected to meet the required responsibilities of being an educator and this is called professionalism. Teachers are the voice of the student and places the needs of the students first. Teachers are responsible for reporting any bullying, harassment or odd behavior o proper authorities. Another way to ensure students are safe is to abide by all school and classroom safety procedures. They work closely with all student-oriented professionals. Teachers maintain professional relationships with all who are positive supporters of the students. They collaborate with fellow teachers for the benefit of the students. Planning lesson plans with other teachers is beneficial in the way that teachers can learn from one another. If disagreements occur between teachers, it is handled I a professional way. They refrain from talking negatively about other teachers and keep their personal feelings out of the school. The teacher consistently goes to and contributes to faculty meetings and planning sessions. They stay up-to-date with new developments in education by reading journals, listening to new ideas from their administrators and school board consultants, and sharing and discussing these ideas with colleagues. The teacher effectively supports the endeavors of the school board. The teacher takes part in outside of school activities and functions that are concerning the school. A

The roles of teachers, students, and parents are essential for the success of the young adolescents. Each depends on the other. It is a teacher’s duty is to create a positive learning environment for all students. It is a teacher’s responsibility to motivate students with engaging lessons while having high expectations to encourage students to complete work to their best ability. Teachers are accountable for the academic performance of every student. It is a teacher’s job to establish

Ever since I was in high school, my mom has always told me she didn't see me as anything else but that. At that time, I thought my mother was crazy and don't believe a single word she said. I told my mom I was going to become an Mechanical Engineer my senior year of high school. And that's what I did freshmen year of high school. Towards the end of it, I realized engineering wasn't something I truly wanted to do. I went home that summer and saw video of teaching abroad and I realized that what I wanted to do. I wanted to travel and teach. I already liked being around kids and would always smile whenever I saw a small child. It was then I fully committed myself to being a teacher.

I can’t believe you have made it this far! Just three years ago, you were a junior in college suffering through one of the hardest semesters in college. It probably seems like a far away thing now but it was hard. But you made it through and that is all that matters. You are now done with your first year of teaching! Congrats! You finally made it to where you want to be. Now, the real joy begins. Do you remember why you wanted to become a teacher? If you can’t remember, I will remind you. It all started when you were in elementary school with Melanie teaching you some lessons on the whiteboard. Mostly, she taught you math and the most salient problem that I remember her teaching is the Pythagorean Theorem. I don’t know why that stuck out to me the most but that is my earliest memory of thinking I wanted to be a teacher. I loved learning and I always wanted to be on the other side of the board and teach instead of learn. Sometimes, she let me ‘teach’ her but it was mainly things she already knew and just pretended not to because she was three years older than me. My love for teaching just continued throughout my school years, as I happened to be quite proficient in math. Because of this fact, I ended up helping other classmates when they didn’t quite understand what was going on. I loved seeing their faces light up when I was able to help them understand. Most of the time, they just needed a little extra push or they just needed it phrased in a different way. When I was a

As an 8th grader, I realized what I wanted to do. I was playing sports for a local Christian school in Milledgeville, GA. As I watched the good and not so good relationships the students had with their teachers and coaches. I decided then that I wanted to be one of the teachers that the kids loved. The athletic director at the time was the most influential individual that helped me realize my passion and how I could follow my passion and work at the same time. My passions have always included at least one of the following: children, sports, and helping children learn. Each passion presents an opportunity to incorporate my main reasons for teaching. My main reasons for wanting to be a teacher are because I want to help students overcome things they do not understand; to provide a safe, loving, reliable, and a trustworthy family atmosphere; to instill attributes of commitment, persistence, determination, and loyalty.

When I was a young girl, I enjoyed playing doctor with my family. I was the only one that was willing to clean up a wound and “make it feel better.” So, initially, I wanted to be the best doctor the world had ever seen. That dream was slowly crushed when I nearly passed out as the pediatric nurse came at me with what seemed like a yard long sword. Turns out, I am beyond scared of needles. Who knew that a doctor had to have some affiliation with needles? My five year old self no longer wanted to be a part of this field. I was driven back to school and that was when I realized I wanted to be a teacher. My teacher was very caring and she had the privilege of spending time with five year olds and color all day! Best job ever. Except, I did not think about the naughty kids she had to deal with. That job was out of the big picture too. Although I did not find my passion with these two jobs, I realized what they had in common; the desire to help others. My plan is to become a dental hygienist and then from there, hopefully become a well known orthodontist.

The person I am today is largely because of the wonderful teachers I had throughout my student years. They have not only given me academic knowledge but have also taught me important life lessons like discipline, hard work, responsibility and the drive to achieve anything I set my mind to. To be able to give back to the society by inspiring children and helping them achieve their dreams, just like my teachers helped me, is what drives me to pursue a career in teaching.

From a very young age, I knew that I wanted to be a teacher. Throughout my years in school, I quietly observed the teachers I had starting in about 5th grade. I listened to their words of wisdom, picked up on their classroom management techniques, and admired their work as they taught us the skills we’d later need in life. While I was in school, I had two teachers who stood out to me the most. They stood out not only in terms of effective teaching, but also as great influences and people in general. They made a point to connect with their students inside and outside of the classroom, and I will always hold both of them dear to my heart.

For my future career, I choose to be a highschool teacher. “High school teacher help prepare students for life after graduation. They teach academic lessons and various skills that students will need to attend college and enter the job market” (“Summary”). I choose to be a teacher because I want to influence kids how to be amiable people in their teenage years into their adult lives. It is important to understand the education or training requirements, skill or talents needed, salary and benefits offered, and the duties for a particular career.

The book Drive was able to make me realize when looking at my future career, I need to ask myself, “What will make me happy for the rest of my life?” and not “What will make me rich?” Daniel Pink the author of Drive makes a solid, science built point regarding motivation 3.0 in his book. For the 21st century, we are in need of more people that allow themselves to have autonomy, purpose and mastery in their life. To become successful and achieve happiness in their careers. Able to look at my future career as a specialist instructor/teacher in a different point of view. After reading the book I was able to understand how I can apply some of these methods to achieve my goals and also be happy in my career. Most of us look at our future and think we need to select a career that can offer us a 6 digit year income, without understanding if that career will bring us satisfaction.