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Future Educators

Future Educators

Helping America's Future Teachers

I Want to Become a Teacher Because | My Dream Job Essay

My dream is to become a teacher . If you have this dream, you’re not alone. Here’s a collection of short essays by aspiring teachers. Current and future education students were asked to describe their motivation; what inspires them to succeed at their teacher training studies.

In these 31 student essays, future educators answer the question “I want to become a teacher because …” or “I want to become a teacher to …”. The short student essays are grouped thematically, forming the top reasons to become a teacher.

1. Giving Brings Its Own Rewards

Early childhood teacher

Helping people is the unifying theme as to why students are inspired and motivated to become teachers. Education is a field where you can help young people directly in a personal way; potentially changing their lives for the better. Teaching is more than just a job.

For a significant percentage of education students, the opportunity to be of service provides plenty of motivation to pursue a teaching career. In each Why I Want to Become a Teacher essay here, a future educator explains why teaching is an opportunity to do something meaningful and beneficial.

by Hanna Halliar

If I can make an impact in just one child’s life, I will be able to consider myself successful. That is my motivation. As a future educator, what else would it be?

Every day that is spent in class, the late nights at the library, the endless hours of studying are all just steps getting me closer to the goal. When I am still up at 1 a.m. struggling to keep my eyes open, but only half way through my 6 page paper I remember how excited I am to work with my own students one day.

To me, being a teacher is so much more than the typical response most people have towards education majors. “Oh, you’re going to be a teacher. You know how much you will make?” Yes, I’m aware that I will be making an average of $50,000 a year in Indiana.

To me being a teacher means that I get the opportunity to not only teach my students math, English, and science but to teach life lessons that will stick with them as well.  It means walking into school every day being the reason my students look forward to coming to school. It means being surrounded by crafts, books, and music and not being stuck in an office. It means educating our future generation. And if somebody has to do it, it should be somebody who is passionate about it.

So what motivates me to study? It is so simple, it is the kids.

by Savannah Stamates

I lay awake at night and practice my first morning message to my first round of students whom I will not meet for more than a year.

I wonder if I will have hungry children, happy children, or broken children. I wonder if I will be good enough or strong enough to reach those most in need.  I wonder if my students will trust me enough to tell me that they are hungry, happy, or scared.

I worry that I will not be strong enough to share their burden or provide a place for peace and learning. I worry that I will misread their actions or their words or miss them reaching out.

So I study, even when I am tired from working two jobs or sick of not being where I want to be. When my time comes to walk into that classroom, my worries and doubts will be silenced by the knowledge I have mastered and the dream I have finally achieved.

by Charity Latchman

Dreams for the future are subjective. They can be based on what we desire. But visionary dreams are not only for us. Imagine asking some of the greatest revolutionaries and pioneers about their dreams. They generally had others in mind. In the famous “I have a Dream” speech, Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr said “we” more than thirty times. Dreams are not for our benefit alone, but to encourage, inspire and benefit others.

Recently I graduated from California Baptist University with a degree in English literature. During my studies, I was cared for my disabled mother. She was a religious studies professor who inculcated me with a diligent and steadfast approach to schoolwork. Managing the role of caregiver with university studies was challenging. But the goal to become a teacher kept me going. Approaching graduation, my mother was diagnosed with throat cancer. She didn’t worry about herself as much as you might expect but kept pushing me to finish the final paper in the program.

With her encouragement, my faith, and a burning desire to teach English literature, I graduated. My motivation comes from wanting to help, to encourage, and to inspire others.  Teaching is an act of giving that has its own rewards.  Life’s trials bring ups and downs. But we must always strive to attain our dreams, especially when others are central to them.

by Katheryn England

As a high school senior, many people assume I’m prepared for college and know what I want to study after graduation. These assumptions cause me to experience moments of self-doubt. Then I re-evaluate what I want for myself, and what it is that keeps me working towards my dreams. Through the goals I’ve set for myself, I can maintain focus, move past my self-doubt and succeed. By focusing on my goals, I can make a difference in the world directly around me.

A goal I have in my life is to be an elementary teacher, also known as an early childhood teacher. As a teacher,  I can share the knowledge I’ve gained to leave behind a better future for our world .

Last year, I had the opportunity to work alongside a previous elementary teacher and mentor of mine. I’d visit her classroom daily, and taught lessons alongside her or independently. Uniquely, they were the opening act in my high school’s original winter play. They read first-hand from our scripts and learned what happens behind the scenes. Showing a new part of the world to the youth of my community has motivated me to pursue my dreams.

Remembering this experience and the positive influence I had on those students helps me overcome self-doubt and stay focused on my goals. Thanks to the goals I’ve set for my life, I not only can find purpose for my efforts, but find the will to be confident in whatever choices I make.

by Emma Lillard-Geiser

I have always known that I would become two things: a mother and a teacher. What I didn’t know is that I would become the mother before the teacher. Having a child that depends on me is what fuels my desire to succeed in life. When I get frustrated with my studies I take a deep breath, look at my daughter, and know that I have reason to persevere. I know that one hour of studying will give me hours with my daughter as soon as I am done.

My mother is a teacher and growing up I cherished learning from her. She had knowledge that I admired and I quickly realized that I had to spend my whole life learning. I love to learn, to have that light go off in my head when it all just clicks.

I cannot wait to see that light in the eyes of my daughter and my future students.  For every thing that I learn, is another thing I can teach someone else.  It isn’t easy to study when you have a small child to take care of but I know that my education will provide me with the ability to take care of her for the rest of our lives.

2. Help Disadvantaged Students

Teacher helping disadvantaged student

Students are disadvantaged for many reasons, whether it’s because of a handicap, where they live, economic disadvantage or a language barrier.

Future educators may want to become teachers so they can make a difference in the lives of students who face extra learning challenges. This special interest often comes from the future teacher’s own experience, either personally or involving people they’ve known.

by Ian T Thomason

While attending the University of Minnesota-Mankato, I have aspirations of becoming a Special Education Teacher. Becoming a Special Education Teacher and helping students who have a need for extra help and students who are having troubles with everyday life are things that I dream of doing.  I was in their shoes once and know how difficult it is to deal with everyday life and how nice it was have a teacher to talk to.

Becoming a Special Education Teacher is my ultimate goal and, when difficult times arise, I have to remind myself of the children out there who have it potentially worse than I. When I remember this, I also think back to all of the support that I had from my parents, family members, and teachers. I also know that there are lots of children who don’t have this type of support and, if I can be there for them, that would make my career choice all the more worth it.

My Special Education degree is something more than just a degree for me. It is a degree that allows me to help children improve their education. I realize that children are our future and that their minds are terrible things to waste. So, instead of wasting their minds, why not put our best foot forward to educate them? My dream is to help kids realize their full potential, promote education and a brighter future for every child.

by Katherine

Motivation allows you to persist through difficult circumstances. Mine comes from a desire to grow into an instructor who is able to make a difference to many children’s lives.

In elementary school, I actually was a special education student. I’ve had to work hard most days of my life to achieve anything. I could not have succeeded without the support of some absolutely amazing teachers. Now I desire to take on that supporting role for as many students as I can reach.

When a class or an assignment I don’t want to do come up, I think of what motivates me. And the motivation is children. Many students feel powerless about their education, just like I did.  I could be a teacher who turns their education around, providing vital support and motivation to succeed at their studies.  Ultimately, everyone motivates themselves by one way or another. My motivation comes from the pure desire to help future students.

by Robbie Watson

My road to graduate school has been a long one. I studied religion and culture in undergrad, interested in the material, yet not sure how I would apply it later. Yet I found places, got involved in community and international development, engaged with different cultures, and now feel I use my degree every day.

For over two years I worked alongside Congolese refugees in Rwanda, developing educational opportunities for youths who could not finish secondary school in the underfunded camps. It is these refugees, young and old, the students, the teachers, their passion and vision for a better future that has driven me to seek out more education for myself. I remember how they would pay from their families’ meager funds to attend classes led by volunteer teachers. When finances were against them, or time, or family obligations, or the dire depression of the camp life itself, or even government officials were against them, still those students attended, still those teachers taught.

It is their example of perseverance towards a goal against all odds that inspires me now. I think of them often, think of the friends they were, are still. And I think of how that passion is in me now, to better understand education so that I might better educate, and thus equip such downtrodden communities to work for transformation themselves. I work not only for myself, and am motivated by the potential in those students and educators, which is also in me, and in others like them.

by Natalie Pelayo

I’m a young Latino woman working towards the goal of earning a bachelor degree in bilingual education. On occasions, I feel a slowing in my motivation. But, every time it happens, I think about the goal and that pushes me to move forward.

Looking back to a middle school class I attended, there was a boy who never really participated. He sat in his hoodie, looking down to his desk. Only after trying to talk with him, I discovered he spoke with broken English and a thick Spanish accent. It seemed as if no-one in our class actually knew that he struggled to understand what was being taught because it was presented in English.

By his manner, it was apparent that he had already accepted a dismal fate. Past teachers may have been unable to communicate with him. Eventually, he’d become demoralized.  Thinking about the disadvantages he had to endure provides ongoing motivation to study hard.

I aim to become a bilingual elementary school teacher to support young Spanish-speaking children. As a teacher, I’ll be able to show them that they can succeed. Children need not grow up thinking they’re incapable of learning due to a language barrier. I’ll keep working towards my goal to help ensure teaching is inclusive of all children, no matter their first language.

by Abigail Young

I am an American citizen, but my whole life I have lived in Cameroon, Africa. I have been blessed with an enormous amount of opportunities and a great education at a private international school.

Every day I have seen children and teenagers around me who do not get the same education or have the same possibilities of a “bright” future. I see schools that are forced to have three children share a small table, paper, and pens. I have seen a badly lit room with poor roofs and walls made from bricks. Even in my school there are numerous Cameroonians, my friends, and classmates that do not have the same chances at a higher level education, although they work just as hard.

When I study, I study hard because I do not want to let this chance and opportunity go to waste. I study because I have been undeservedly blessed to be able to go the United States for a high education with better chances at getting scholarship money. I study my hardest because  it is my dream that I may come back and make a difference in countries like Africa with poor education systems . It should be a right for children to be able to learn like I have. Therefore, because of this mindset, I am driven to study not just out of thankfulness for my circumstances, but also in hope that I may be able to give other children a better chance, and a greater reason to study.

3. Helping Many People Is Achievable in Teaching

Crowded classroom with many hands up

A powerful source of motivation for some education students is the potential to touch and positively impact the lives of many people. Education is a field of consequence and that’s a good reason for wanting to join the teaching profession.

Over the course of a long career, a classroom teacher may help shape the learning experience of hundreds or even thousands of students. In policy roles, educators can affect millions of people.

by Rachel Bayly

Through high school I worked as a teacher at a daycare. When I left for college I said goodbye to a lot of people, including my students. All summer I had woken up at five in the morning to go to work and wait for them to arrive and put a smile on my face. Those kids motivated me to keep waking up and working hard, and leaving them was not easy.

The thing that made that goodbye worth it, the reason that I keep pushing through this tying chapter of my life is that  I am determined to improve early childhood education in the United States .

I want to be a positive force in the lives of as many children as I possibly can, and I plan on doing that by improving standards and policies for early childhood education and making it more affordable.

Every week I write in my planner, “I will make a difference” and one way that I will change the lives of children and families. On days that I find myself asking, “why am I here?” “why am I going into debt, paying to be stressed out all the time?” I think of my students. I read my “I will make a difference” statements.

I remember that some children out there are stuck in low quality child care centers, they will never reach their full potential, and they need help. I keep working hard everyday so that I can help those children.

by Megan Burns

My ultimate goal is to change the lives of people. Studying to be a teacher is hard. All of the classes that are required, all of the practicums, and all of the time spent just to become a teacher is stressful, but the thought of being able to help just one person changes everything.

It takes one person to be a light in someone’s life. It take one person to be a helping hand. It takes one person to change an unmotivated, broken life, and make it brand new. Qualified teachers are those people.  We motivate students to do their best, we guide students to success when no one else will, and we are always available to listen.  One teacher can change the lives of thousands of students. That is my motivation.

I know that after college, I will be a teacher, a guider, a counselor, and a friend to so many students. No matter how many bad days I have or how many times I want to quit, I just think of what is to come in the future. I can be that change this world needs, even if its in a small high school classroom. It just takes one person.

by Victoria Shoemkaer

My dream is to make a difference in the life of children.

  • To make them excited about learning.
  • To make it fun the way it used to be when they were younger.
  • To show them that someone cares about them and wants to see them succeed.
  • To show that they are much more that a test score or a number.
  • To believe in them so much, that I do not let them get discouraged from chasing their dreams.
  • To showing them that everyone fails and it’s your recovery that determines what happens next.
  • To sacrifice myself to gives them more opportunities for success.
  • To encourage students to succeed in and out of the classroom for the betterment of themselves and the community.
  • To inspire them to change the world, because they can.
  • To help them transform into caring and compassionate adults who are ready to conquer the word, but remember where they came from.
  • To teach them to do good in the world because anyone can accomplish doing well.

Most importantly, my dream is to make children feel like their voice is important and valued and that they are loved more than they know.

4. Lives Can Be Improved by Dedicated Instructors

African boy showing a computer tablet

Teaching a subject such as Math or English is the everyday task of a teacher. But our prospective teachers see a greater purpose in their training and career path.

The daily motivation to teach doesn’t come from the superficial advantages of a teaching career, such as great job security or extra vacation time. Here are stories by future educators who want to go beyond the curriculum and improve people’s lives all round.

by Savannah Luree Weverka

Teachers are the ones who ignited my love for learning and there is not a day that goes by when I do not challenge myself to a personal goal of lifelong learning.

My mother is a teacher, so I was a student educated in an institution filled with support and a home that also supported education. I recall many teacher “get-togethers” and Husker parties where an informal invitation led to my presence.

Due to all of this support and interaction received throughout my elementary and high school career, Elementary Education continues to be at the top of my career choices. And now, as a senior looking forward to graduating from high school,  teachers remain my role models .

In considering a focus in Elementary Education, I now realize that many teachers not only teach children eight hours of the day, but become doctors for scraped knees, dictionaries for challenging words, mediators between students, and parents away from home.

Now, as I am taking the steps to make my dream come true I hope to make school an escape to free their minds and expand their knowledge. I want to share my love of learning with my students.

by Aaron Banta

Since I was younger, I have had the dream of becoming a history teacher at the high school level. The reason I am striving for this career is thanks to a teacher I had.  They held such a passion for history and taught it so well that it made me want to keep learning everything I could about it.

In college, I have had to work multiple jobs and attend school full-time. I would wake up early in the morning and not get home until late at night. The one thing that kept me on top of my studying and work was the dream I have; to be able to teach history and express my love for it by teaching the next generation. I strive to impact their lives for the better just like mine was.

Being able to pass my courses and get a degree and teaching credentials is the first main goal I am striving for. But being able to have a positive impact on students I have will be an even greater goal that I want to accomplish. I am hoping to guide them through their study of my favorite subject so I can teach them about the world and help them just like my teacher had helped me.

by Chelsea Rogers

At USC Upstate, I am studying to be a Secondary Education Mathematics teacher. The math courses are not easy and the education courses pushes you to challenge yourself. The thought of being a future teacher is what motivates me to keep pushing.

Although I do not know any of my students, they are precious to me and I believe it is my job to change their lives for the better.  Teaching math is my job, but looking beyond my content and into the wellbeing of my students is my passion.

The question I always ask myself is how can I teach students who may not trust me? I have to establish a connection with each student so that they will see I care about them academically, physically, and emotionally. Once students see that you care about them in these areas, it becomes easier to teach them and they are willing to perform to the best of their ability because they know their teacher supports them 100 percent. Being a great teacher is what motivates me to continue striving for my degree.

by Micayla Watroba

One plus one is two. Phone is pronounced with an F sound. 60 divided by 15 is 4. An essay typically has five paragraphs. I know all these things because I went to school. I also had teachers that helped me understand it even when I didn’t get the same opportunities as everyone else.

See, when I was in first grade I was diagnosed with ALL Leukemia. This made school very hard. I was either out of school so often that I missed entire chapters or I was bullied so badly that I couldn’t focus because I was so scared. Having cancer also made it hard for my mom and dad to pay for food and rent much less after school activities and tutoring. I grew up knowing that there were some things that were just not in reach for us. 

For as bad as I had it, I can’t imagine having to live on the streets, going hungry, or even being taught in a language I don’t know.

My dream is to be the teacher that makes sure that every student gets an education that helps them succeed.  I want to make sure that my students not only enjoy being at school but feel safe while there.  My students will know that it doesn’t matter where they came from or what background they came from. I am going to be there and I will not leave them behind. This is my dream.

5. Promote Lifelong Learning in Young People

Curriculum delivery in the classroom

What inspires some people to become teachers is the power to set young people on the right education path. Helping children to have good early experiences and embrace the learning process can profoundly enhance someone’s life. The potential for transformative early development applies to handicapped and disadvantaged kids as much as anyone.

by Lesley Martinez-Silva

I aspire to make a difference in others’ lives through education. I’m studying to be an elementary school teacher because I believe that children can achieve so much more if they learn early of their potential.

Education has always been my priority. My parents always stressed the importance of obtaining an education, having missed that opportunity themselves. My parents taught me as a child that schooling was vital to success in life. Truly, that lesson has been the most important in my path to college. I don’t think I would’ve made it this far had I not taken my education seriously.

I want to teach others about the importance of education so they too can prosper.  Everything I’m learning at university is important for my future career and, if I don’t study it, I’m failing my future students. Every child deserves the best education available and I should strive to be the best educator possible to provide that for them. When balancing academics, work, and my social life, it can get challenging to keep going. But, with the future of children’s education in my hands, I always get back on track.

by Brianna Rivers

One of my goals is to become a teacher and work in an public elementary school within the greater Boston area (possibly my own elementary school). I want to be a teacher because I enjoy working with children and I know how important teachers are in children’s lives. I plan on receiving my Bachelor’s degree for Early Childhood Education and my Master’s degree in Special Education.

I want to major in Early Childhood Education because  early education is significant for children and is a building block for their future in learning . I also want to major in Special Education because I believe all children should receive equal learning opportunities as well as equal treatment (meaning an inclusive environment, etc).

I think all of my experiences have a positive impact on myself because I am learning more about what it takes to be a teacher and what it takes to be a good teacher. My experiences also have a positive impact on the children and adults I work with. I offer a helping hand to the teachers and a friendly face to the children.

I plan to continue to work hard and take advantage of learning opportunities to achieve both of my goals. Being a teacher is my desire and I will stop at nothing to be a great teacher one day.

by Jennamarie Moody

When I close my eyes, I picture myself in a school located in an urban setting, teaching a classroom of diverse yet alike students. These students are in the second grade, meaning that they are impressionable yet vulnerable to their environment whether this means at home, at school, or in their greater community.

Some of these students don’t speak English as their first language, and some come from low-income households that can limit their educational experiences outside of the classroom. And yet, no matter what differences these students bring to the table, their uniqueness flows throughout the classroom in such a positive energy that embraces, respects, and promotes learning. This is the goal I am working towards; the goal  to inspire our youth to become self-advocates for their learning .

Opportunities for equal educational experiences may not exist, however the beauty lies in the growth of love young students can develop as they are challenged in the classroom to question their surroundings. I plan to make a difference in the lives of the children I meet along the way, and to create a safe learning environment.

Although the tests for certification and studies can be difficult, my passion for education and dedication to shaping the lives of my students is what keeps me going. The end goal is to nurture the development of my students to become active and engaged participants in society, and that is what I intend to do completely.

by Julie Anderson

My long-time goal has been to become a teacher, and this year I’m in a class called Teachers for Tomorrow, where I get to shadow a kindergarten teacher. Working with her and the students has increased my interest in children with special needs.

From here on out, I want to support my students in academics and other parts of their lives so I can help them learn, grow, and succeed. I know that children need a strong start to their school career because the first few years of school are crucial; this is when students begin to love or hate learning itself. Whether or not children enjoy school, they deserve to appreciate learning. Students who love learning will always want to improve themselves.

I will make an effort to provide a loving environment where each child can prosper. However, for students with special needs, this task becomes even harder to accomplish because traditional classrooms are usually set up for non-disabled students.  While I know I can’t “save” every student I teach, and some of them will still hate learning, at least I can start them off right.

When I’m swamped with schoolwork, I will imagine my future students and how I could influence their lives. Even though not all of my college classes will relate to my major, forming a habit of working hard in college will help me to succeed as a future teacher.

6. Teachers Are Excellent Role Models

Enthralled student in classroom

The experience of being helped and transformed by a good teacher leaves a lasting impression. Teaching is considered a noble profession for good reasons.

Some education students are motivated to become a teacher to emulate their own role models. They want to provide the same kind of service they once received. An added reason for pursuing a teaching career is to be a role model to younger people outside the classroom, including one’s own children.

by Teresa Pillifant

My first day – well, more like first semester- of my freshman year in high school was the hardest semester of my whole school career. Usually the kind of student who loves school, I found myself getting stomach aches in the morning and dreading school with my whole being. I was new to the school, and the number of students was overwhelming.

It seemed like there was no relief, except for my first hour Spanish class. Having no friends, I would always arrive at my first hour class early. As this pattern continued, my Spanish teacher and I developed a relationship. My teacher started giving me books to read, asking my opinion on what we should do in class and just talked to me in general about life. Through my teacher’s support, I grew to find my place in the school and became more confident.

Her kind words and actions inspired me to become a teacher myself.  Now, whenever school or life gets difficult, I think of my freshmen year Spanish teacher and how she inspired me. I want to do what she did for me for my future students. Whether it be a difficult test or a challenging class, my goal of making a difference in a student’s life keeps me going.

by Mo Cabiles

The world we live in is hard, unsteady and ruthless. We see this everyday in the harshness of homelessness, to social media screaming for justice. What motivates me to continue on is that I have felt the bitter cold bite of homelessness. I know what it’s like to not have enough to eat and to be scared of what will happen next.

I am fortunate to no longer be in those situations but that, by no means, is an indicator that it will all now come easy. As an adult learner and your “non-traditional” student, there are other obstacles I must overcome. From transportation to childcare or education application mastery to APA formatting, the many roadblocks I tackle both large and small are what I consider to be my victories.

I’ve seen what having a higher education can do for someone and I want that for myself and that of my daughters.  I strive to be a good example for them , to show them that, regardless of social standing and unforeseeable circumstances, if they work hard and put their best effort forward, they can achieve their dreams.

My dream is to obtain my Masters in Education with an emphasis in counseling. I want to be an academic advisor or guidance counselor. I’ve seen so many youths attempt community college and fail because they fell through the cracks. These students need to realize their potential and I want to help them achieve that and to be their cheerleader.

by Gia Sophia Sarris

In every school I’ve ever attended, experienced teachers were there to support and inspire me. I have looked up to these people ever since I was in elementary school, and they have had an immense and positive impact on my life and my view of the world.  My fondness for these people [educators] has led me to aspire to become a teacher.

I want to “pay it forward” and improve the lives of children and teenagers who grow up struggling as I did, or in any way for that matter. I want to make a difference in their lives and let them know that they are not alone with their problems.

This is what motivates me to study hard. Becoming a teacher, I believe, will help me fulfill my purpose in life, which I think is to create happiness and ease the burdens of others. I feel that children and teenagers need this especially, because they are struggling to understand the world and their place in it. I study hard for their sake.

by Jennifer Wolfert

From elementary school to my first year at college, I struggled to establish a dream for myself. Trying to figure out what career I wanted to pursue as successful adult always filled me with anxiety. I had spent multiple years in special education and left with a low academic self-esteem. So, after high school I attended Bucks County Community College in search for more time. Still I made no progress. Then I decided to change my outlook. I stopped asking “what do I want to do?” and started asking “who do I want to be?”. That’s when my dream took shape.

The educators that I met during my time at community college were my inspiration.  They are brilliant, hardworking people with a passion for their specialty that I had never seen before. Their belief in hard work was infectious. School began to fill me with excited anticipation and my grades improved. I started to believe that if I worked hard enough then I could be like them and inspire others like they had inspired me.

At the end of my second year attending community college, I accomplished a task that had previously racked me with fear. I applied to Temple University as a Secondary English Education major. I have now completed my second semester at Temple and earned my first 4.0 GPA. In time, I am confident that I will be able to accomplish my dream. I will become the passionate and inspiring educator that my younger self never had.

by Jenyfer Pegg

My entire life has been filled with discouragement. I grew up in a household where I was constantly told “No”. I was told my ideas were stupid and would not work. In my junior year of high school, my teachers and counselors started talking about college and sending in applications to different places. At that point, I knew I was not going. I came from a poor family and I knew we could never have money for something like college.

But I went on college visits, I listened to people speak about their college, and I was set. I had a lot of things pushing me, except the one thing I really wanted, my family. No one in my family has gone to college, and when I told my mother, she was shocked. She told me she just wanted me out of the house.

When I came to school, I realized I wanted to teach high school. I want to make an actual difference in someone else’s life. My family has taken the same road for years, and I’m not going down that road. I won’t live paycheck to paycheck like my mom, I will be a person that others will look up to.

I’m going to do something worthwhile, and I will work harder than anyone else if it gets me there.  I’ve seen what my life will be like without school and motivation and there is absolutely no way I’m going down that road. I’ve got bigger plans.

7. Unlock the Success Potential of Students

College student holding books

Educators want to help students in every way they can but, for some future teachers, the focus is on helping students soar. That child in front of you in the classroom might grow up to do great things for society, raise a strong family, or just be happy and fulfilled.

Whatever the potential of a pupil, a teacher’s job is to help unlock talents and remove any barriers to future success.

by Tamara Vega

The thing that motivates me the most is the thought of having my own classroom someday. I want to be the teacher that changes a child’s life, inspires them to set high goals for themselves and encourages them to reach it.

College can be so hard at times and I get really anxious and scared. I worry about not passing my classes and exams, I worry about not getting my degree. Despite that I do not give up because I have to do this and I want to do this.

I cannot see myself doing anything else besides teaching, I have never been this passionate about something. I want to graduate and get my degree. I’d love to look at it and say, “I worked hard for this and I earned it”.

The idea that the students in my classroom could grow up to cure cancer, or become president, pretty much anything they want, brings me so much excitement.   I want to be the teacher that they remember, the one who helped them realize their dream and who gave them the knowledge needed to reach it.

Be the teacher that I needed as a child but unfortunately never had. That is what gets me through all the stress and anxiety, I know in my heart that all the studying I’m doing right now will be worth it in the end.

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The dream of success motivates me to study – not my success, my future students’ success. I push myself through the rough spots for them.

I was a lost child in high school; I didn’t know how to apply to college, let alone afford it. No child should have to experience that. As a future educator, I am committed to helping my students succeed, achieve more, and continue onto higher education.  Every child should be given the opportunity to showcase their strengths and follow their dreams.

College was never a dream for me; it was a far off, unattainable fantasy. I met some inspiring teachers in high school who encouraged me to change my life and who helped me to thrive. Without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today.

I plan to work at a low-income school similar to the one I attended. These types of schools are the ones who lack resources. I will serve as a resource to my students and I hope to be an inspiration to them. In turn, I hope they become kind, respectful adults. I want them to see the virtue in helping others and I hope they will serve others in their future careers. I want to be the teacher they remember. I want to be the teacher that helped them succeed.

I’ll feel successful as a teacher if my students are successful in attaining their goals. If one student decides to achieve more then I will have lived out my dream.

by Madison Sherrill

I’ve decided to become a teacher because I want to show the value of compassion and diversity.

As I begin college this upcoming fall, my main motivation is the students. While I haven’t even met them yet, they inspire me to persist in my classes and stay optimistic.  My classroom will support innovative thinking and celebrate each student’s individuality.

As a classroom teacher, I want to encourage and positively influence the next generation. They should know that they can be successful and achieve what they aspire to become while making the world better. By teaching the value of inclusiveness and the power of kindness, my students may turn out to be visionary thinkers and leading members of society.

by Alicia Costin

I am returning to school after taking a few years off. After graduating from California Lutheran University with my BS in Mathematics, I wanted to land a job with benefits and begin my “adult life”.

While it took me a few months to find my current job, is it just that; a job. I have benefits, a full-time schedule, weekends and holidays off, but am I happy? Is this what I want to do as a career for the rest of my life? I have asked myself this question a few times and the answer is always the same; no.

My dream is to become a teacher and help motivate and encourage students to do their best in their studies and in life.  It is my dream to do what I was meant to do; shape young minds and help future generations.

When things become difficult during my graduate program, I know to keep pushing, thriving, and studying hard so that, when I do become a teacher, I can use this as a positive story to shape their way of life. I landed a job outside of college, however now it is time for me to land my career.

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Essays are extremely important for children studying in classes 1, 2, and 3. And often, when at school, they are the closest with their teacher, implying that an essay on the topic ‘My Teacher’ is perfect for such young kids. Experts state that writing improves critical thinking and problem-solving, and skills as words need to be written in a specific structure and order. Also, there is a deep connection between reading and writing. Once children learn to write at a young age, it helps them identify the connection between letter sounds and phonetic sounds.

Did you know that essay writing is a crucial element in most competitive examinations across the globe? This is exactly why the concept of creative writing needs to be taught to a child from the very beginning. Over here, we will discuss how to write a paragraph on their teacher.

You can help your children express their feelings by writing a few lines on their teacher. For early and young learners, such as classes 1, 2 and 3, creative writing is an opportunity to express what they learn and experience. When a child begins to write what they feel, this enables a range of life-long skills. So, do ask your children to write a paragraph about their teacher.

A teacher plays many important and significant roles in our lives such as a guardian, guru, learning instructor, mentor, and guide. A teacher shows us the path to success in different stages of our lives. Young kids have delicate minds, and when they are provided with an opportunity to write on a specific topic, they try to express their views from their hearts. It is a beautiful experience to watch a child express their innocent views in simple and short sentences. With the following tips in mind, you can teach them to write an excellent essay on their teacher:

  • An essay primarily comprises an introduction, body, and conclusion.
  • You can start by introducing your school – the name and location of your school. You can then mention which class you are studying and your favourite teachers.
  • In the body of the essay you can describe your favourite teacher and what are the qualities in them that make them special to you.
  • You can also speak about how your teacher helps, guides, and corrects you.
  • Art the conclusion stage of the essay, you can write about how you would always be thankful to this teacher of yours, and what is that one important life skill you have learnt from them.

Teachers are, undoubtedly, some of the most essential people in a child’s life, and are also the most important people, next to parents, for students. Children begin learning in their elementary schools with the help of teachers. Then a student’s next phase after elementary school is middle school, where teachers guide students through the crucial adolescent changes. Students then mature as young adults during their middle school journey with various life-related questions. High school teachers then guide, support, and impart values to the student’s new life phase questions. The highest level of satisfaction in every teacher is to watch their students grow and achieve success in their respective lives. When asked to write an essay on the topic ‘my teacher’, for classes 1 and 2, you can use the following ten lines. You can even tweak it to use for writing a few lines on the same topic for class 3 –

  • To honour every teacher’s contribution to a student’s life, Teacher’s Day is celebrated annually on September 5th.
  • A teacher helps students learn important values for life.
  • Teachers play a big role in moulding and shaping a student’s life.
  • A student’s accomplishments provide teachers with enormous satisfaction and pride in good education.
  • My teacher never forgets to give us a warm hug before we enter and walk out of our classes every day.
  • She teaches us Science and tells us a lot of interesting facts and stories.
  • Teachers play the role of second parents in imparting life values and helping in our overall development.
  • My teacher is very disciplined and punctual and always comes to class on time.
  • My teacher makes the most effort to make learning fun for us and is always ready to help us whenever we are stuck.
  • In this way, my class teacher is an important figure in my life, like a guide, who inspires us to do well in our studies regularly.

As parents, we may have observed that children tend to listen to their teachers more than their parents. This clearly demonstrates the importance of the teacher’s impact on students. Teachers impart crucial and valuable life lessons to their students. This can be used an example of a short essay on this topic for class 3, or a short paragraph about the favourite teacher:

I study in Delhi Public School and there are a total of thirty teachers in my school. All the teachers in the school are good, but my favourite is Mr. Rishabh Singh. He is polite, well educated, friendly, and an excellent teacher. He considers all the students as his own children and guides us as a friend and mentor. We enjoy his class a lot as he makes us happy too. Thus, I am forever grateful and incredibly proud to have such a great teacher.

Note: This example can even be referred to by students of class 2.

A teacher is a life-changing role model who influences a child’s growth development and inculcates essential everyday values. Schools often require students to write a paragraph on their favourite teacher for class 3, as teachers are the developmental blocks of society. The following can be used as an example of a long essay on my class teacher:

My favourite teacher is someone who imparts essential and valuable lessons, and guides students to always take the right path in life. The best teachers aim to achieve a balance of both positivity and negativity in each student’s life. However, just as a coin, there are two types of teachers- teachers that are understanding, and teachers that are strict. An understanding teacher enhances teaching scenarios. Some teachers always remain in a person’s memory due to the role they have played in a student’s life. One such teacher who will always remain in my memory is Mrs. Smita Bansal, our 2nd standard Art and Crafts teacher. Though she taught Art, Mrs. Smita always helped us out with any problem we faced in school. She was a teacher whom every student went to for any kind of advice. She had the great ability to motivate all students. She was always kind, helpful, and generous. She always treated students like friends, and always had time for them, and understood them. She also told us to never think negatively and always think positively. I am so grateful to have her in my life.

Note: The above example can also be used for a long teacher paragraph for class 3.

The composition about /my class teacher’ will help your child learn to make points before beginning their description. Writing essays will also inculcate emotional and intelligent skills in children. Finally, the essay makes them appreciate their teachers.

In this way, these tips can help children to write a cohesive and beautiful paragraph or essay on their teachers, regardless of whether they are in class 1, 2 or 3. So, you too can use these tips and help your child improve in creative writing, starting with one essay at a time.

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In this article, we shall explore “ My Favourite Teacher Essay for Kids ”. This essay on your child’s favourite teacher will definitely help them have an understanding of how to write a simple and effective essay on this topic.

Teachers have a very important place in our lives. A teacher is one who imparts knowledge to us on various academic subjects as well as teaches us good values. Teachers inspire their students to study well, and become knowledgeable and responsible human beings. We have brought to you an interesting My Teacher Essay in English for kids. You can download “An Ideal Teacher Essay” in English through the link provided below.

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My favourite teacher essay in english.

  • I like all my teachers, but Shreya ma’am is my favourite among all.
  • She is our class teacher. She takes our attendance daily in the morning.
  • She teaches us Mathematics.
  • I used to dislike Mathematics earlier. But Shreya ma’am teaches it in an interesting way. Now, I love the subject.
  • She is the best teacher and is the favourite of most of my classmates too.
  • She is a very sweet and kind person.
  • She explains everything in an easy and fun way.
  • Whenever we are not able to understand anything, she patiently teaches it again and again.
  • She is very disciplined, punctual and sometimes strict too.
  • She teaches us good habits and moral values. She is an ideal teacher.

Given above are sentences using which kids can write an essay on My Favourite Teacher. The same lines can be written under the title of My Best Teacher Essay in English as well.

Teachers build the future of millions of students. They indirectly shape the future of a community, society and country. They channel students’ curiosities and talents in the right direction. Given below are the links to “My Teacher Essay PDF” for Class 1 and 2 which you can download for free:

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I believe that respectful, caring bonds with children and their families are the vital foundation for a wonderful kindergarten experience. As a teacher of the young, I share with parents the responsibility for teaching their child.

I believe that each child has unique strengths, varied prior language learning experiences, and preferred learning styles. My instruction must be differentiated to provide enough challenge and enough support for all children to build on success and develop positive attitudes about learning.

I believe that emotional engagement is the key to all powerful learning. That is why I bring love, laughter, passion, and meaningful project work into my kindergarten. I always look for ways to personalize learning and engage the child’s imagination.

I believe kindergarten is for language. It is the familiarity with the English and Spanish languages that precedes and underlies excellent literacy instruction . This familiarity allows the child’s decoding to be error-free and reading to be fluent. While actively and systematically “playing with language” I encourage children to become “voracious vocabulary learners,” use their phonics skills, and build comprehension.

I believe that children deserve to memorize, recite, and perform many wonderful pieces of language in kindergarten — to turn print into sound and the pleasures of sound over to an appreciative audience. My curriculum invites children to talk, sing, dramatize, and perform language. Developing the child’s capacity for language and thought underlies everything I do.

I believe that rich experiences in the many languages of art, music, drama, dance, storytelling, and play help children find personal meaning in school learning. I very intentionally use these multiple “ways of knowing” while promoting creative and higher-order thinking.

I believe we must choose only the finest literature, songs, poems, and rhymes to give our children. These language models are the seeds that inspire our children to love using language and grow them into powerful writers and thinkers. I want imaginative language, poetic phrases, and metaphors to become a part of my children’s thinking, speaking and writing. Quality literature supports quality comprehension instruction. The first books children read must inform and delight the heart and mind.

We have proved that writing unlocks the key to higher literacy standards in kindergarten, and young children love to write. I believe that children deserve strategies to begin writing and to perceive themselves as authors and illustrators from the very first day of school. Within the context of writing, we systematically provide phonics instruction that has meaning to children so they can understand how the reading process works.

I believe that joyful multisensory ABC and phonics immersion strategies (singing and signing and fingerspelling) accelerate sound/symbol knowledge. These instructional practices are consistent with how the young child’s brain learns best. They are active and engaging strategies that build motivation and enthusiasm for learning.

I believe that all young children deserve to learn memorable songs in American Sign Language. Children fortunate enough to learn ASL and experience performing lovely songs for appreciative audiences have a lifelong advantage in developing dynamic communication skills.

I believe that we need to support and honor “magical memory reading” and “reading the pictures” as essential literacy experience for young children who may have limited language and print experience. Memory reading and reading the pictures with nursery rhymes and song picture books build oral language fluency and allow children to comprehend text before they are actually reading word-for-word. These opportunities to role-play themselves as successful readers while learning concepts about print must accompany traditional shared and guided reading instruction — especially for children who have not had years of repeated “magical memory reading” experiences at home. This is how we develop language and reading skills simultaneously.

I believe that parents and children need to understand that engaging experiences with real books build real readers. R esearchers say that reading books of one’s own choosing every day is the best way to become a better reader. Young children can develop skill in choosing “just-right” books and take pride in building reading stamina.

I believe some children need much more carefully scaffolded instruction than we used to consider appropriate. As a teacher-researcher, I love the challenge of building success for each individual learner. I am constantly learning and open to new insights from educational research and my wise teaching colleagues. My high expectations for children’s literacy development, thinking skills, and love of learning keep me challenged and reflective.

I believe that by awakening children’s love of nature, we create compelling reasons for them to want to read, write, research and to also meet the Next Generation Science Standards. My goal is to develop a sense of wonder and respect for the natural world. As we bring our connections with nature back into the classroom, we create a more engaging and alive learning environment. Children who learn to observe and respect the natural world will make wiser ecological choices now … and in the future.

I believe that the kindergarten experience must nurture social-emotional skills in each child and create joyful school memories . Kindergarten is a magical journey and one of my jobs is to develop the imagination and create memorable rituals, traditions, and celebrations that honor childhood. I value dramatic play, block building, dance and movement, and the many forms of literacy play. I want children to be active learners and disciplined, creative thinkers; to learn to work hard, make good choices, and be kind. I want children to love coming to school each day.

I believe that young children deserve a multisensory and differentiated literacy program within a joyful, caring community of learners — a child’s garden. Their lives must be valued, celebrated, and incorporated into the literacy curriculum so they care about school and develop a love of learning. Authentic, meaningful learning always elicits a SMILE.

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Nicole ortiz  //  may 9, 2017, 1. they teach us new things and help us discover our passions.

How many of us can say that we've developed a passion for a particular study from a teacher that introduced it to us?  

2. They believe in us, encourage us to reach our highest potential, and convince us that we can do anything we set our minds to. 

Teachers are great at motivating, supporting, and challenging us to unlocking our true potential! They believe in us before we believe in ourselves.

3. They help foster a love  for reading, writing, and learning.

Reading and writing are SO important and these are skills that we use for the rest of our lives. Learning to not only read but truly comprehend texts is something we owe our teachers!

4. They open a world of possibility and make learning FUN!

It's not unusual for teachers to suddenly sing, dance, or take part in silly activities to show that learning something new can be fun and will show that in their own creative ways.

5. They can pretty much do it all! They are not only teachers, they are mentors, coaches, motivators, supporters, and friends. 

What can't teachers do!? And when they can't.. they'll find a way!

6. They take pride in the little things their students accomplish and the milestones we make.

They celebrate student accomplishments and although teachers know they only have their students for a short period of time, they are proud to see them succeed and move on. 

7. They have the ability to leave an everlasting impression on so many of their students.

I still remember my Kindergarten teacher - and I don't think I can ever forget how enthusiastic and full of life she was. She brought so much joy into the classroom, and that's something that will stick with me forever.

8. They are lifelong students themselves!

Teachers spend hours practicing all different kinds of professional development and are committed to being the best teachers they can be. They share ideas, go to workshops, sit in different classrooms, read texts, and try new things. 

9. They are patient and they care!

Even though every student learns at a different pace, teachers are completely devoted to making sure each one is learning and understanding - and no one is left behind, no matter how long it takes.

10. They partner with families and communities to ensure every student gets what they need to succeed! 

Student education is a team effort! Teachers do everything they can to try and get everyone invloved. 

And despite the challenges that come with being a teacher, they LOVE what they do because they know they're making a difference in their students' lives. Make sure to show appreciation to teachers today! 

"Nearly every teacher I know care more deeply than probably the general  public has any understanding of. It is the only job you'll ever have where you can't sleep because you're worried about someone else's child and that's a true statement."  Elementary School Teacher 

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Top 10 Benefits of Being a Kindergarten Teacher

Do you have a passion for teaching young children? Do you enjoy watching them grow and learn at their own pace? It’s no secret that teaching kindergarten is a very rewarding profession. The benefits of being a kindergarten teacher go beyond just shaping young minds.

It’s an exhilarating and fulfilling career that offers endless opportunities for personal and professional growth. In this blog, we will delve deeper into what makes being a kindergarten teacher such a fulfilling career path. We will cover the pros and cons, and the top 10 benefits of being a kindergarten teacher.

If you aspire to become a kindergarten teacher or want to know more about what the job entails, keep reading to find out more.

Kindergarten teachers have the incredible opportunity to instill a love for learning in young minds at the very outset of their educational journey. They lay the foundation upon which a child’s entire academic and personal development will be built. This early exposure to positive learning experiences can shape a child’s attitude towards education for years to come.

Moreover, kindergarten teachers have the chance to foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills in their students, which are essential qualities for success in both school and life. By making learning enjoyable and engaging, they set the stage for children to become lifelong learners who are eager to explore, discover, and grow intellectually.

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10 Benefits of being a Kindergarten Teacher

Being a kindergarten teacher has several benefits. One of the advantages of being a kindergarten teacher is the stable employment opportunity, coupled with flexible hours and long vacations.

  • Salary facility
  • Autonomy and flexibility
  • Work Environment
  • Career and personal satisfaction
  • Joyful Environment
  • Collaboration
  • Professional Growth
  • Flexibility
  • Job Security
  • Positive Impact on Society

Kindergarten teachers play an essential role in shaping childhood development and often implement engaging and interactive teaching methods to inspire learning and curiosity in children.

1. Salary facility

Kindergarten teachers can earn a decent salary, with the average salary being around $59,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The lowest 10% of people earned less than $37,420, while the top 10% earned more than $90,180. The median salary for kindergarten instructors at primary and secondary schools was $58,380. Private primary, and secondary schools ($46,470) were then followed by child daycare ($34,190).

2. Autonomy and Development

Kindergarten teachers have less autonomy at the beginning of their careers and more autonomy as they advance. However, according to one research, 38% of primary school, intermediate school, and high school teachers believe they have ‘little or no’ influence on their professional development goals.

One of the most rewarding benefits of being a kindergarten teacher is the opportunity to witness the growth and development of young children. As a teacher , you have a significant role in helping children develop their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills.

3. Work Environment

In 2019, local primary and secondary schools employed 81% of kindergarten teachers, while private primary and secondary schools employed 14%. Child day care services employed 3% of kindergarten teachers.

Some schools, those with big classrooms and fewer computer resources, have significant teaching difficulties. Children may be challenged and difficult at other times as well.

4. Career and personal satisfaction

In Kindergarten Teacher professions, which personalities do better and survive? According to our research, Kindergarten Teacher job satisfaction is positively associated with the following personality types. Of course, there are many exceptions, but if you belong to one of the personality types outlined below, we advise that you seriously consider a career as a Kindergarten Teacher.

being a kindergarten teacher can be personally satisfying, as it provides an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others. By helping children to learn and grow, kindergarten teachers can experience a sense of fulfillment and purpose in their work.

5. Joyful Environment

Working with young children can be a lot of fun, and kindergarten teachers get to enjoy a joyful and positive environment every day. With young children, laughter and play are common occurrences, which can help to make the workplace more enjoyable. In early childhood education, there are many facilities and we get a beautiful environment for teaching and learning .

6. Collaboration

As a kindergarten teacher, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other teachers, parents, and caregivers to provide the best possible learning environment for your students. Collaboration can help to build relationships and strengthen the support network for both you and your students.

7. Professional Growth

Kindergarten teachers are constantly learning and growing as they adapt to new teaching methods, technologies, and strategies. This constant learning can lead to personal and professional growth, and help you to become a more effective teacher. It helps to increase child development and increase special care and learning environment.

8. Flexibility

Kindergarten teachers have a great deal of flexibility in their work, as they can adapt their teaching methods to meet the needs of their students. This adaptability allows for more engaging and challenging work, as well as opportunities for innovative problem-solving.

9.  Job Security

Kindergarten teaching is a highly in-demand profession, which means that job security is generally high. This can provide a sense of stability and peace of mind for those who are interested in a long-term career in education.

10. Positive Impact on Society

By helping young children to develop skills, kindergarten teachers are making a positive impact on society. They are contributing to the education of the next generation, which can have far-reaching effects on the future of society as a whole.

Many public schools offer benefits such as medical insurance and retirement plans, making it an attractive career choice. The Opportunity to make a positive impact on children’s lives adds to the already attractive package for becoming a kindergarten teacher.

Why do I love being a kindergarten teacher?

Kindergarten teachers play a key role in childhood development, promoting students’ academic, physical, and social development. As a result, teaching kindergarten is a fulfilling and challenging job that involves a lot of hard work and dedication.

As a kindergarten teacher, I love to use creative and engaging teaching methods such as games, music, art, and books to make learning fun and interesting for my students. With these methods, I can facilitate my students’ foundational skill-building and help children develop important life and education skills, such as getting along with others and counting.

This makes me feel happy and contented, knowing that I am helping shape the lives of these children and contributing to their future success.

Pros and Cons of being a kindergarten teacher

Being a kindergarten teacher brings about unique experiences and challenges. Someone wants to know the pros and cons of being a teacher before joining the job.

Teaching kindergarten can be a highly rewarding experience as teachers witness their students’ progress and growth over time.

  • Witnessing the growth and development of young children
  • Creative opportunities in lesson planning and activities
  • A kindergarten teacher’s responsibility involves promoting students’ academic, physical, and social development.
  • Making a positive difference in the lives of students
  • Joyful and positive environment
  • Flexibility in teaching methods
  • Physically and emotionally demanding work
  • Low pay and limited career advancement opportunities
  • Challenging behaviors and discipline issues
  • High workload and time demands outside of regular work hours
  • Potential for exposure to illness and disease
  • A successful kindergarten teacher must possess excellent communication skills and encourage students to trust and have confidence in themselves.

They should be enthusiastic and able to teach through hands-on, interactive methods such as games, music, art, books, and computers; however, the job can be challenging at times, such as when dealing with challenging behavior in children. Nevertheless, this profession requires dedication, passion, and the capability to inspire young minds, which gives great fulfillment to those who pursue it.

Why I Want to Be a kindergarten teacher essay

Being a kindergarten teacher is an extremely rewarding career choice. A kindergarten teacher’s responsibility includes educating and nurturing young children. A career in this field would provide an opportunity to make a real impact on a child’s life.

Kindergarten teachers are highly in demand in today’s society, due to the growing need for educated and caring individuals. Along with fulfilling work, a career as a kindergarten teacher comes with many benefits, including flexible work hours and excellent pay.

Moreover, kindergarten teachers often receive training and development to stay up-to-date with the latest educational developments.

This makes the job more challenging, but also more fulfilling, as it ensures that teachers are equipped with the skills to provide the best education possible to their students. If you are considering a career as a kindergarten teacher, you will find that your work is fulfilling and impactful, with numerous benefits that make it worthwhile.

My experience as a kindergarten teacher

As a kindergarten teacher, I have experienced several ups and downs, but the ups positively outweigh the downs. One of the best things about being a kindergarten teacher is getting to build strong communication and trust with students. Utilizing hands-on teaching methods such as art, music, and games has always resulted in enhanced learning experiences for students.

Teaching students general rules of acceptable behavior has always been a challenging yet rewarding task, as it helps maintain order and peace in the classroom. Personalized interaction with students is an integral part of being a kindergarten teacher. I enjoy educating students one-on-one as well as in groups, adapting my teaching methods to meet their individual needs and interests.

Last but not least is the satisfaction of promoting the academic, physical, and social development of young children who hold unlimited potential. It has always been heartening to witness them evolve into brilliant, articulate individuals.

As a kindergarten teacher, developing strong relationships with my students has been the foundation of my teaching. Through hands-on teaching methods and tools, I can promote academic, physical, and social development in a positive environment.

Maintaining order in the classroom is an essential responsibility, and a well-structured and well-organized classroom is crucial to success. It is also important for kindergarten teachers to be able to communicate effectively with their students and inspire trust and confidence.

Each student’s individual needs and interests must be considered, and teaching methods must be adapted accordingly. Being a kindergarten teacher is a rewarding experience, as it allows me to witness the growth and development of young minds firsthand.

Interesting facts about being a preschool teacher

Becoming a preschool teacher requires dedication, training, compassion, and patience. Preschool teachers are responsible for providing education to children aged 3-5 years old. They teach basic skills such as numbers, letters, motor skills, social skills, shapes, colors, and personal hygiene in a fun and playful way to keep children engaged in learning. These teachers create lesson plans that often include activities like dramatic play to help children develop important life and educational skills .

Being a kindergarten teacher requires a similar skill set. Kindergarten teachers work with children aged 4-6, promoting students’ academic, physical, and social development, and helping them prepare for the first grade. To become a preschool teacher, one must have a valid teaching license and experience working with young children. You need to know also the pros and cons of being a principal of a Kindergarten or high school.

As challenging as the job is, the joy of teaching, helping children learn and grow, is a reward in itself.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why being a preschool teacher is important.

Being a preschool teacher is important because it is a crucial time in a child’s development. Preschool teachers help children develop social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills that are essential for their future academics. They provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn and explore their interests. You have the opportunity to shape the young minds of the future generation.

What are some unique challenges that kindergarten teachers face?

Kindergarten teachers face a range of unique challenges due to the developmental differences of their young students. Some of these challenges include managing young students’ behavior spans, teaching basic skills like letter recognition, and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Kindergarten teachers must effectively communicate with parents to ensure their child’s academic and social progress.

What are the benefits of early childhood teachers?

Early childhood teachers play a critical role in the development of young children. They not only foster a love for learning and exploration but help children develop important social, emotional, and cognitive skills.

The benefits of early childhood teachers include creating a positive and nurturing Kindergarten student learning objectives environment for children, promoting independence, and supporting children’s physical and mental health. Early childhood teachers also have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young children.

In conclusion, being a kindergarten teacher is a fulfilling and rewarding career path. Not only do you get to shape the minds and hearts of young children, but you get to witness their growth and development firsthand. From preparing lesson plans to creating a welcoming and nurturing environment, being a kindergarten teacher is a unique experience that is both challenging and exciting.

If you’re interested in pursuing a career in education, particularly as a kindergarten teacher, you’ll be happy to know that the benefits greatly outweigh the cons. To learn more about this rewarding profession and whether it’s right for you, check out our blog that covers the top 10 benefits of being a kindergarten teacher.

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