Why did you become a teacher?

Answer 1

My fifth grade teacher changed my life. She was able to reach me when no one could or cared to try. Mrs. Best taught me to take the hard things in my life, learn from them and then go out and teach others how to overcome difficult times. As a result, I now teach a very successful program aimed at keeping tough kids in public schools. We have been making a difference for the passed 12 years. When I do run into former students, they often talk about how my assistant and I made a difference in their lives. We cared when no one else did or tried. I feel that I have continued the legacy of an incredible fifth grade teacher, who, I might add, continued to be a part of my life until she passed away. I saw what a teacher could do, and thats what I wanted to do for my career!

Answer 2

I was a teacher because I enjoyed helping people reach their full potential while building up their self esteem, so they can use their gifts, skills and talents to make a positive difference in the world. It is amazing to me that my students will become the future mothers, fathers, scientists, spiritual leaders, artists, writers, engineers, leaders, innovators and creators of the future. Looking into the eyes of the future each day was inspirational and rewarding. I hope your teachers are good to you, Cathleen. Everyone deserves teachers who can help them shine. Answering your question... It depends on the teacher. Some people do. Unfortunately, some people want to become a teacher because they have issues with power and control. For the most part, I think most teachers have good intentions. However, most people should also work in other professions to prevent burnout.

Answer 3

I became a teacher because of the children. I work with very young children and they never cease to amaze me. They always have something interesting to say, and their minds are always working. It can be challenging at times, but I love the challenge!

I'd say that the children are definitely the most worthwhile aspect of teaching. Nothing beats the feeling of knowing you have made a positive difference in the life of a child. When a child asks you a question that tells you he is listening and wants to know more, or doesn't quite understand so please try again...when she gives you that smile that says I find something to love in you, even though most of my life is awful...when their faces light up with that Ah Ha! glow that tells you have turned on the light for them. There isn't any feeling that compares with those moments.

Challenging? It can be those same children, when they're not listening, when they don't like you (because even the ones that love you don't always like you!), when you see that blank look that says Are you speaking the same language as me? But of course, there's ALWAYS the challenge of money. There's never enough to give the kids the experiences you really want to give. But a creative teacher will find a way to do it anyway. And bureaucracy. Sometimes you KNOW what is best, but it just isn't politically correct, or it doesn't fit in with the administration's plan, or it isn't the most current educational trend. Oh well. A good teacher will struggle to find a way to use the current method, current trend, current politically correct philosophy, to benefit the children anyway.

Answer 4

I became a teacher because I am a failure and a loser. I would have done anything to work in a brass ring profession, a scientist to be specific, but I had not the GPA so I became a teacher instead. I hate my job and my life and I spend most of my time off daydreaming about what I wish I could be.

Answer 5

I want to write fiction, but I need a way to support myself (and get insurance) while I do so. I tried working in an office for a year and hated it, so I'm in grad school now getting a master's degree to teach composition classes to college students.

So if you want an honest answer... I'm a teacher because I can't earn a living doing what I really want to do, and it's the next best thing :)

Answer 6

I got into teaching for a number of reasons:
1) I think I got inspired by some very nice teachers when I was very young.

2) teaching is a good way to give back to society for giving me the opportunity to have an education and a pleasant life

3) teaching let's me get paid to do what I enjoy doing most: learning, getting outdoors (field trips, camping, hiking, swimming/snorkeling, sailing, flying, photography---of course, all related to the classes I teach), travel (research and field trips), camping.

4) helping others, making a difference, and inspiring others to help make the world a better place (I do lots of community service volunteering and encourage my students to do so by having them join me for extra credit...and some do it only for the credit...but many stick with it and continue to do it years later)

I would be doing all those activities even if I weren't a teacher, so why not do them and get paid at the same time....It's a great life for me.

hope this helps....best wishes to you.

Answer 7

I had a wonderful English teacher in high school. She taught me so much and made the job look so easy!! I decided as a teenager that I wanted to be just like my English teacher, a dedicated person who loved children and loved to help them learn.

Answer 8

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Why did you become a teacher?

Answer 9

it is hard thing and i love it its great thing to let others know what they didnt know. altough it dont work out with me sometimes but i go throw that and think of the noble purpose behinde teaching .

Answer 10

Because i like transfering my knowledge to the others, and i get satisfaction when they are able becasue of me to speak a foreign language