Ever since I was little, in sixth grade, I’ve known that I wanted to make some kind of impact on the world. I’ve known that I wanted people to know me, to love me and to remember me. I wanted to make such an impact on someone’s lives that they told strangers or even their kids about me. I realized this goal when I met one of the most influential men in my life, and no, before you assume things, it is not my father, although he does inspire me in many other ways. My sixth grade math teacher, Mr. Brewer, was and still is one of the goofiest people you could ever meet. He is such a fun person, so why was he teaching one of the most hated school subjects of all time? Jared Brewer is a middle school math teacher, a role model to many young teenagers, …show more content…
This also includes what profession you choose to go into. I chose to do this profile because Mr. Brewer inspired me to want to become a teacher. I wanted to dive into what it was like to live through the eyes of a teacher. I wanted to know if the pros of being a teacher were worth dealing with the cons. So I asked Mr. Brewer, who I know and trust if it is worth it. Because Jared likes to stay positive, he started with the pros of teaching. Some of the most rewarding feelings from teaching is when a child chooses you to open up to and let their guard down. Also the bond you form with your students after spending 180 days with them during the school year. “I've had students from 10 years ago still stop by to see me, send me emails, and look me up on Facebook. I've been invited to baby showers, weddings, and college graduations of former students. I'm always touched that they still remember me.” The friendships you make with other staff at your school. “Some of my closest friends are those that I've met while teaching.” You'll share ideas about not only work-related issues but also every other part of your lives, as well. You constantly learn and grow throughout your career. The "aha moment" when the students finally understand what you've been teaching. “You can see it on their faces, and you know you've opened a door in their minds that might otherwise have remained closed.” The amount of time you get off is always nice too, there are very few professions where you get time off every month plus summer vacation. The worst con there is for teaching is not getting the support that you need from your administration. “This will, without a doubt, happen to you on more than one occasion. Maybe you won't get backed up in terms of discipline with a student; maybe your principal will side with a parent rather than with you; maybe you've got a really great idea for a class or project, but the administration