I want to teach because I had wonderful teachers throughout my educational career. I want to give back, as my teachers did. I want to help my future students to achieve their dreams. I am involved in the union because it is a way to further my education on how to be an effective teacher. I am able to meet new people and learn about other people's experiences. -Cierra, Fairleigh Dickinson University One of the main reasons for wanting to teach is the incredible feeling of taking a leap of faith in others as you teach and grow with them. I always knew that I wanted to help people become better and lead them to success. However, teaching was never on my list. At first I was too focused on the salary instead of the passion and love of doing a job. It was difficult and at times frightening for me to want to go into education. I never saw it as an option, because I was too busy thinking about the monetary worth of teaching. Fortunately, I had my sister and many other supporters help me realize that I would be working for a long time and that I should pick something that I loved to do no matter the income. That's when the spark went off and I could think of no better job than to teach. I didn't realize this before, but I have the ability to empathize with people and build a deep connection with them, which to me is important when it comes to teaching. I enjoy helping others understand whatever they are struggling with and see that "aha" moment. What's more, I want to be a teacher leader and learn to work with my coworkers to improve the school system and learn from my students. I want to challenge people to do better, and be better. I know that I will make a positive change in this field. Whether this is to many students or just one, I have no doubt that that there will be growth involved. -Vildana, Fairleigh Dickinson University
2 Comments
Nadia Efa
1/31/2016 04:59:56 pm
I love the fact that both postings here highlight different sides of how and why someone might want to teach. I feel as Cierra does, when she says that she had great teachers that were a positive influence who make her want to give back as they did. However, I also agree with Vildana in that I believe that helping others to grow as individuals and achieve success is essential. It all goes to show that there are many reasons why people want to go into this profession...and that whatever led them to this decision...was the right one!
Reply
Melany
2/4/2016 09:02:03 am
There is nothing that makes me happier than knowing that the future generation of students is being taught by educators who find their vocation in teaching. The word vocation connotes a calling. All those who are called to be teachers make great educators and lifelong learners.
Reply
Leave a Reply. |
New Jersey Preservice Education Association (NJSEA)As the preservice branch of the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), we aspire to empower, excite, and inspire all future educators about their upcoming teaching careers in public education. WebsiteSocial Media
Facebook: New Jersey Student Education Association
Twitter: NJEAstudents Instagram: NJEAstudents Snapchat: NJEAstudents YouTube: New Jersey Student Education Association Pinterest: NJEA Students Archives
June 2017
|