Why Become a Teacher

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Application Essay I began my journey towards teaching in the spring of 1993 while in high school. It was on the advice of the school counselor that I became a Teachers Assistant for Fourth Grade. Through this experience, I fell in love with the idea of passing on my knowledge and helping others learn. It has not always been easy but I have persevered in my goal to become a teacher. Studying to be teacher and working with children of different age levels has fueled my desire (heart) to be a teacher even more. I have come to believe that while true education begins at home and it is the responsibility of the teacher to enhance what the child has already learned. Through providing a positive and supportive environment where students will learn the basics of reading, writing, and math. As well as providing training and instruction that will help prepare each individual to be a contributing member of society. First and foremost it is my role as a teacher to provide a safe and nurturing environment that fosters learning. As a teacher I need to act more as a mentor rather than an expert lecturer, facilitating the learning of the students by beginning a process and helping it to evolve. Such as reading a story out loud to the class but instead of just asking questions about the plot or content of the story. Take the time to help them understand the story by asking leading questions. Guiding them on how to become a part of the story by acting it out or rewriting the story in their own words. In essence as a teacher I need to use every means available to me to help my students learn and understand what I am teaching. While keeping in mind age and developmentally appropriate expectations for the students. It is also very important to be cognizant of the different learning styles within a classroom. Students should be given the freedom of choice under the
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