How to become a teacher

 Who wants to become a teacher?

 Our teachers over the years are amongst our earliest memories.  Some of they were our best friends in those early years. Others, we couldnÕt wait to get away from them.  Some read stories to you.  Others forced you to memorize such things as the Gettysburg Address, or the Preamble to the Constitution.   It is likely that a teacher was to first to teach you to read.   A special group is teachers. Now you are considering becoming one.  Are you prepared properly for this? How do you learn to become a teacher?


 Initially you need to decide what grade appeals to you?  Would you be interested in younger students or older ones?  This is an important decision to get right as you will be working with them for years to come.  Doing your best will be vital.


 Another important consideration is your subject choice. Look at your skills and the areas you most like. Doing the same thing day after day, takes commitment and dedication.  Doing what you love, gives your teaching passion and keeps you going getting better all the time.   The subjects you are passionate about will show your interest.  Your students will pick up this passion and share it with you.   Something very important in important subjects like math and English.

YouÕre going to need a Bachelors in the major area you intend t teach.   Biology, English or math would be included here.   In addition; you will need to pay attention to the core curriculum, that includes subjects that are approved by your state board of education. In addition subjects approved by your state board will need particular attention.   This is very important as you will need to pass exams of certification. You will want to pursue those electives that enhance your area of interest as well.


Teaching is such a rewarding vocation because you are helping to form young minds as you share you passion.  Seeing them grow right before your eyes is especially rewarding.  Getting there was helped by you.   You were part of the studentÕs growth.


 Pay close attention to the listed items and soon you will be ready to become a teacher, entering a great world of forming young minds.   Being part of their development can be very satisfying.   Expressing your skills in such a way that benefits other is a great thing to look back at.  Developing your teaching skills through your education is a great item to have when completing application forms for teaching jobs.