i think i want to be a teacher advice?

Question

a long time ago i really wanted to be a teacher but i gave up that dream and went into the medical field which is great but i'm not so sure it's really making me happy i know teachers don't make alot of money but i'm not worried about that i'm more worried about being happy i think if i do decide to go to school for teaching i would like to do earth science at the jr high level any advice and what kind of degree do i need is it two years or four thanks in advance

Answer 1

I am a teacher and it is a fantastic job. I also have those days though that I come home from work and get right on the internet to do a job search. There can be stressful days, just like any job. You can even have a bad year if you have the wrong mix of kids, or a poor support system at the school where you work.

I have found that the money isn't as horrible as everyone makes it sound. I get the bills paid and have money left over for a nice vacation or two every year. Although I've only ever been a teacher so I know how to budget for a teacher's salary.


You would need a four year degree. To teach something as specialized as earth science you would need to do some research in the state where you live. Each state has their own standards and requirements. If you do go back to school and pursue this, I would suggest you work on what you need to be an earth science teacher, and another speciality with a wider range of possiblities, just in case you can't get the exact type of class you want for the first couple of years. You could work on elementary education as well and try working in the intermediate grades in elementary school. There is a middle school in the area where I live, and their main focus is earth science, so earth science is taught across the curriculum.

Whatever you decide to do, good luck to you in your career endeavers!!!

..oh, and by the way, you CAN type in all lower case letters on the internet and still be a teacher :)

Answer 2

Ok...If It Will Make U Happy, Then I Say Go For It...Because You Don't Want To End Up Miserable Because Of The Fact That You're Gonna Regret Waking Up Everyday. I'm A Senior In High School...And I've Been Going Through This Problem...IEverybody Is Telling Me To Go For The Cash, And Become A Pediatrician...But My True Passion Is Art...So Still Im Having Trouble Deciding...But Back To You, I'll Tell You What My Art Teacher Told Me...Picture Yourself Doing It...Do You Look Happy...If Not...Get The F*** Out Of There.

I Hope This Helps You...And If It Doesn't, I Just Made An A** Of Myself, :P!

Good Luck!

Answer 3

You need to get certified and the rules are different for each state. Have you already received a college degree? If so, you should look into something called an alternative program which basically adds onto what you have but doesn't require another degree. If you don't have a degree, you will need to get one and the best thing to do is major in education. The advisors at the college can help you plan your coursework. You can also check your state's website for requirements as they should be posted there. Worst case, you can contact a local school for suggestions and where to turn next. If you are not in the USA, your country probably also has some type of certification process which is listed on a government website. Good luck.

Answer 4

First of all, if you want to be a teacher, then you'll have to take some refresher courses. If you normally write like how you just did, you're not going to be able to make it without an English 101 class--you need to be more careful about capitalizing, run-ons, etc. Science is a fairly high in-demand field for teachers, but if you limit it to Earth Science at the Jr. High level, it will reduce your chances of getting a job. If you already have a Bachelor's of Arts degree, you will probably need to take another 2-3 years of college to earn your certification. If you don't have a B.A. degree, it will probably take upwards of 4-5 years to complete. (Depending on where you're at and what programs are offered in your area.) One note--if you're bilingual, that boosts your chances of being hired as a teacher, but it might not be for Jr. High Earth Science. I don't know why you're not happy where you're at--what is it that you're missing? People who become teachers do so because they love learning and motivate others to love learning as much as they do. They also love the ages that they are trying to teach. Teachers are often not fully appreciated and it is a high-stress type of career. However, I wouldn't trade being a teacher for any other career. If you're not sure if you want to be a teacher, the first suggestion I have for you is that you volunteer at a local school and see if it seems like you'd like it. Do this for at least a month before you make a final decision.

P.S. Yes, I realize that this is the Intenet and therefore many people aren't careful on their grammar--but if you truly want to be a teacher, you have to realize that there are tons of essays and tests.

Answer 5

Before you do anything go to a Jr. High and become a substitute. It's very easy to become one, and this time of year half of the ones who started in August have already quit. Take a few of your days off and sub. You have to do it more than once or twice. In fact, I like what April W said about a month, but more if your just going on your days off. I teach 10th grade, and the truth of the matter is if you don't LOVE the kids they will drive you crazy (and if they don't mange it the paper work will). If you do LOVE them, they will break your heart. It doesn't matter that you make no money or that parents yell at you because their kid failed your test or you need to go to school during the summer to keep up with the technology and laws or that you spend more time making tests, grading papers, and planning 50 minutes at a time than you ever dream possible. It won't matter that they hate you, because they will, very few teenagers like the teacher that makes them think or write or read or study. None of that will matter, if you love them. If you decide to become a teacher your life no longer exist for yourself, because all you strive for is for them to succeed. Teaching won't make you "happy", but there is great satisfaction in this thankless job. I wouldn't do anything else.

Answer 6

YOu should follow your dream! If you think become a eath science teacher will make you happy you should go try it, and you will see how does it to you! You shouldn't give up your dream before you not even try it! I think it will be 4 year!
But you might can ask some of the people who study the science major.LIke school science teacher!

Answer 7

you need to look at the requirements of your local DOE. if you have a degree in science you may just need to take a short certification program. it all depends on what you have done already. overall it wont take you more than 4 years. you can get a degree in your particular subject to teach middle school and high school. or if you have degree in science already all you need to do is take a secondary certification program that is normally a year or two.

i dont recommend being a substitute.. students never respect them, no matter what age a child is... you wont get the right impression..

Answer 8

Learn good classroom management. Learn to gain the respect of the students and they in turn will respect. Be fair, but remember you are the teacher they are the students.

Answer 9

-You barely get paid and you have to do a lot of work.
-You have to put up with annoying kids.
-Takes too long to become a teacher and people dont respect you.
I wouldn't go there.

Answer 10

talk to one so you can find out more.....happiness counts...