Teaching

[Lunar Origins]

So, YCM, I've added English teacher to my list of career choices, with a high spot of number two, right next to stockbroker. What is your take on teaching? How do you feel about the job? Have any teachers ever impacted you?

[JordanPark24]

Teaching is an important job. I mean, you're directly affecting the future of our world. But monetary wise, it isn't such a good idea. :/

[Fusion X. Denver]

I'd consider being a teacher if I had no other options, but there's so much better stuff to do :/
However, you gotta respect teachers. They're the ones who are majorly responsible in shaping the new generations aside from parents.

I've had awesome teachers. Mrs. Donnelly was one of the nicest ladies ever and made the 3rd grade fun. She gave us [i]candy[/i] every [i]week.[/i]
There was also Mr. Meade. He was a tough teacher because you [i]had[/i] to do extra credit in his 7th grade science classes to get a good grade, but he taught with the right attitude and was a funny guy, though he was subtle.
Then Mr. Gottilla, my English teacher in Junior year, is such a great person. He's quirky and he's a [i]total[/i] dork because he can go on and on about poetry, literature, and so on, but he's really whimsical and can strike up a good conversation with anyone. He entertained my mom and sister on separate occasions and he's made lots of people laugh, unintentionally or otherwise.
Actually, Mr. Gottilla got me to join my forensics team. It was the first (only really) extracurricular activity in high school that got me engaged and it led me to a dream. I think I want to be a voice actor, because I've received lots of compliments from people here and IRL on my voice and my actions in forensics seem to have helped a lot and made me realize it's fun acting with my voice.

Teachers man, you learn life's best lessons from them.

[John A. Zoidberg]

My biggest *realistic* dream is to become an English teacher, simply because I love to write and read. I'd have to teach higher-level classes for the sake of my sanity, though.

[Vairocana]

Teaching at a non-college level kind of sucks, tbh. You really have to be passionate about it, or you're going to hate your life, and also be a terrible teacher.

Professors get a slightly better deal out of it with tenure and all that jazz. I'm actually considering getting an MFA in writing so I can become a writing prof.


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My biggest *realistic* dream is to become an English teacher, simply because I love to write and read. I'd have to teach higher-level classes for the sake of my sanity, though.
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Aim for grad level classes, lol. My 307 fiction class was full of terrible writers.

[Smesh]

I'd like to get into some kind of scientific field or criminal justice, but I've always had a secret want to be a science teacher.

[Makο]

"Ok, so first, you have to press this button to place that building there, and- no, not there. No, don't click that yet. We'll cover that later. I- I said DON'T do that! Stop! Don't put that there, it'll screw you over! Don't- That's it. Move aside, I'm doing this."

...oh. SCHOOL teaching.


Their jobs are EXTREMELY important. Especially nowadays. We need some good intelligence in the next generations, and I swear most parents aren't going to provide it. Teachers are our best bet.

I've had my share of awesome teachers.

One traveled the world often, leaving substitutes in her place. However, whenever she got back, she would give the WHOLE class something awesome. I will never forget the taste of Alligator jerky.

Another owned an Alpaca farm. Enough said.

My first grade teacher...eh, I was NOT fond of her, but her teaching method was extremely effective, and the Star Wars math game she gave me was probably the reason I still am great at math.

[Mehmani]

After another career in Medicine, Journalism or Politics, I would take up teaching for my last ten years or so.

[FindingTheEverlight]

I plan on becoming a music teacher, whether its at a school or private.

There's nothing more important than music!

[Greiga]

I'm in 11th grade at my district's top exam school and for the most part my teachers are f***ing amazing. I cannot speak for others, but usually mine know what they're doing and I actually take knowledge out of their class.

[Tentacruel]

[quote name='Vairocana' timestamp='1332213072' post='5879962']
Teaching at a non-college level kind of sucks, tbh. You really have to be passionate about it, or you're going to hate your life, and also be a terrible teacher.
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This. The American School System is terrible (unless you're somewhere else.)

Stupid Republicans. [/rant]

I can see myself becoming a college professor when I get older maybe, if I ever get a PhD by some miracle, but hell no to teaching in a public school.

[Lunar Origins]

[ hint not all republicans are stupid hint, only a majority of them hint ]

I want to teach at a High School level. I would hope that they (students) would be mature enough about everything, though. Believe it or not, I really like helping people, so long as it is for the best.

[.Rai]

I've always had the view that teachers are teachers because of any one of these reasons:

1. They're using it as a stepping stone to another job.
2. They genuinely like teaching/helping people/whatever.
3. They 'like' children. Ahem.
4. They've failed getting a job in their degree profession, and went into teaching as a Plan B. Or Plan C, D, E etc.
5. They're bored and want a teaching hobby.

I'm pretty sure you can fit most teachers of all sorts into these categories.

[Alice Moonflowyr]

Imma gonna be a teacher when I grow up

No, srsly.

[Vairocana]

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I've always had the view that teachers are teachers because of any one of these reasons:

1. They're using it as a stepping stone to another job.
2. They genuinely like teaching/helping people/whatever.
3. They 'like' children. Ahem.
4. They've failed getting a job in their degree profession, and went into teaching as a Plan B. Or Plan C, D, E etc.
5. They're bored and want a teaching hobby.

I'm pretty sure you can fit most teachers of all sorts into these categories.
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I'm not sure which professions teaching lends itself to as a "stepping stone". There are certainly college professors that do research/other things related to their field of study and teach to supplement their income, but I'm not sure how much that's a thing in lower education (since you actually need to pass the PRAXIS and get a liscense to teach at that level).

Number 5 seems pretty suspect as well. Teaching isn't easy. There's a lot of work put in after-hours getting stuff graded and prepping for the next day. But I don't know, maybe some people are into that.

[.Rai]

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I'm not sure which professions teaching lends itself to as a "stepping stone". There are certainly college professors that do research/other things related to their field of study and teach to supplement their income, but I'm not sure how much that's a thing in lower education (since you actually need to pass the PRAXIS and get a liscense to teach at that level).

Number 5 seems pretty suspect as well. Teaching isn't easy. There's a lot of work put in after-hours getting stuff graded and prepping for the next day. But I don't know, maybe some people are into that.
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I'm not sure how many people could be described as using teaching as a stepping stone, but it definitely exists. Especially if we're just referring to part-time teaching, being a teaching assistant, or as a cover teacher. While you're waiting to get another job, teaching is a vaguely decent thing to do, providing you have the sufficient degrees.

[Simping For Hina]

English is a subject, if the right students, can affect people's lives. I definitely has for me and allowed me to appreciate more about not just words and crap, but more about people. I like to help them out in my own way even if I am rude. People should learn a few things about more than just what is taught in school, more about the way you interpret the way other people can affect others. I like teachers and all of mine love me. If you can make a great connection with one, it is definitely interesting too. In your life, how many choices you have made throughout life with wanting to change, who you have told, and how much you are able to live in your own shell will help you. I say go for it,

[Marisa Kirisame-ze]

My 8th grade English teacher was actually my favorite teacher of all time because she engaged me in the subject because English is[i] her life[/i]. She was so passionate about it and taught in a humorous way that relates to her own life. It was honestly so inspiring because she genuinely loved her job and feel for the subject.

So if you're going to be a teacher, love what you do. Don't be one of those half assed teachers who doesn't assign things just because you don't want to grade it. Sadly, in the 9th grade, I had the worst English teacher who didn't even assign one essay the whole year. What's the point in being an English teacher then?

Inspire your students. That's all.

[Lunar Origins]

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Inspire your students. That's all.
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I'm not sure if I have the right reasons for wanting to pursue this career, but this, for the most part, is what I want to achieve. Again, I'm not sure if I personally want to know that I've done something myself or if I legitimately want to help someone... but either way I think I'll be making the best of it, so here goes nothing.

[.Starrk]

I'd prefer to work as a History teacher, or a Spanish teacher.

[THROWDOWN]

Professional footballer.

Eh, it's possible, but I guess only if I work at it like there's no tomorrow. I have a lot of connections in the football industry, I have a family friend who was a footballer for Crystal Palace, he said he would recommend me when he thinks I'm ready. My relative used to own Galatasaray a long time ago and there are many more.

[JadenxAtemYAOI]

The uncle that I'm related to by marriage is a history teacher and he actually has a fun time doing it. He participates in war reenactments and offers his students extra credit for joining in. He let them watch Gettysburg for civil war movies and Valkyrie for Nazi Germany. He gave me a good example of what the fun teacher is like. I actually want to be an Italian language teacher because of him. He doesn't give out detentions either. He just makes the student sit in the classroom during lunch and write a 5 paragraph essay on why they broke the rules.

[Clair]

Teaching is important, and I've had a lot of teachers impact me in the past. I'm making it my goal to become an English teacher as well. ^^

The pay is questionable... but if you love what you're doing, it shouldn't be work!

[Lt. Colonel Remo]

Detective, CIA agent, illegal treasure hunter, or just teaching English in Japan as I create my manga

:3

[Brinolovania]

My sixth grade English teacher once gave me detention for reading during class. Only detention I've ever gotten too...