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In the spring of 2016 I graduated with an associate’s degree in science. I graduated with an emphasis on biology because I had planned on going into the medical field. However, I wasn’t looking forward to my acceptance into any kind of medical program; because the only aspects that appealed to me of that kind of career was the money and the ability to help people. I started researching different programs and different careers hoping that something would spark my interest. I was constantly asking myself what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I decided to take the following semester off because I didn’t want to waste any more time or money on classes that I probably wouldn’t need. During that time, I got an email from a friend that works …show more content…

As a student, it’s easy to assume teachers just stand in front of the classroom and give information. However, now that I’m a college student pursuing a career in teaching my perspective has changed. I know that being a teacher is so much more than just giving a student information. For instance, being a teacher is very demanding because you must be diverse in many different teaching methods to ensure that each child is learning. I’ve learned that it is necessary for a teacher to develop a type of partnership with both the students and the parents to make sure the student is learning properly. Teaching can be challenging because the job expands outside of the classroom and most of the time the work comes home with you. For example, there are always papers to grade and lesson plans to prepare.
The most influential people in my life are my children. I’ve always strived to be someone that they can be proud of and teaching is a very admiral profession. Also, by being a teacher I can better understand the things going on inside their classrooms and in turn I can help them be successful. As a teacher, I can illustrate the value of education and demonstrate how it leads to success. Becoming a teacher would show my children that with hard work and determination you can reach your

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The role of an educator is not only to teach the many children that come through our classrooms, it is essential to form relationships with students that makes them feel like they matter and that goes above and beyond a teacher's job. It is essential for children to feel valuable, appreciated and motivated in the early stages of their education, the reason why I am pursuing a Masters of Arts in Teaching for an Elementary level academic setting. Receiving a Bachelor’s of Arts in Education Sciences at the University of California Irvine and the leadership roles I have undertaken in my employment has prepared me to begin and undertake a Masters of Arts in Teaching

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I’m sure most of you know that teaching is under the career for education and training. Most of the things I will say for this part of my speech you guys might already know about teachers. A teacher is the person who educates you in a place we all know called school. They’re here to prepare you for the real world. Teachers have to provide an education for you whether you like it or not.

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Teaching can be challenging. Nevertheless, there is great joy and reward to be gained through committing to it and inspiring children to pursue their goals. Teaching will enable me to shape and empower the minds of the next generation by sharing my knowledge and skills. My A level studies are preparing me well for a degree in education.

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Education is one of the most important careers in our world today. Without good educators, our society would not be as advanced as it is. Teachers help to create the great minds that improve our world and make it a better place to live. This is why I chose to be a teacher. I want a part in making the world a better place one child at a time.

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I want to be a teacher because I want to make a change in the lives of children. I want to be a teacher not only because it is what I’ve always imagined I would be, but also because I think it’s the most rewarding job in the world. 2. Learning experience in social studies: I would characterize my elementary school education as conventional. I remember being in ESL in first grade and second grade.

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a) I wanted to become a teacher because I strongly believe teaching helps to make a positive difference on the future of children and students. For me, it is a very fulfilling challenge; to help children learn and to grow as people. I have always enjoyed working with children, whether it is for educational purposes or fun recreational activities. I currently volunteer at my local basketball club; I help with the training and coaching of the younger children. It is extremely rewarding is to teach the children new skills in the game of basketball and to watch their faces filled with happiness and joy.

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It is the right of every child to receive a high quality education. The world is in need of a change and that can be done through education. Education serves to prepare children for the world and opens the door for a lot of options. There is a need of influential teachers who are willing to put in the time and the effort to ensure the success of all children of color. My purpose in becoming a teacher is to impact children who come from the same socio-economic background as me.

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I do believe that teachers are one of the most important jobs and do not take that lightly. I know I will have to put in a lot of work and I also know that it will all pay off when I have the children moving on to the next grade with their wonderful minds full of knowledge. I want to always be pushing myself to be better; make the lesson more diverse, have better activities, know how to get all students involved, etc… I want to always have an open mind and remember I am never going to be done learning, my students can educate me

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As a teacher it is my job to make sure the minds of the children in my presence are stimulated daily. First as a teacher I must ensure that the classroom environment is safe, warm and inviting, is very important for a child’s development. If the classroom is warm and inviting, it makes the child feel safe, secure, less stressed and welcomed. Also, as a teacher I would have to make sure that the environment is age appropriate, and individually appropriate helps stimulate a child’s mind. Things like games and the curriculum has to be carefully planned according to the age group, because it helps children to achieve their developmental milestones.

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I believe that it is my job as a teacher to establish a classroom community where all students feel valued and are able to express themselves in their own unique ways. I strive to provide a positive classroom environment where students are praised for following expectations and for being responsible learners. I believe that education is always evolving and it is my job to be on the forefront of education to support the different learning styles in the classroom. I want to use different instructional methods to reach all my students. Within my classroom I try to bring fun and creativity to my lessons and anchor charts in order to help my students develop a desire to learn and continue learning.

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I have always wanted to be a teacher. One reason I chose to work in the education field is because of my passion for children. I understand how important children are to the future world. I would like to help mold the minds of our future doctor,lawyers,engineers, and also teachers. I have had a great number of influential teachers that exhibited effective teaching skills and that is what inspired me to follow in their footsteps.

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