How to become a teacher

 Who wants to become a teacher?

Some our earliest recollections are of the teachers we had over the years.   They may well have been our best friends in those years.   Although some we couldnÕt wait to get away from.   Stories were read to you by some. Others forced you to memorize such things as the Gettysburg Address, or the Preamble to the Constitution.  Chances are good; you learned to read from one of your early teachers.   Teachers are special.   So now you want to be 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?  Do young students appeal more than old?   Make sure you select a group the group which you are happy with as you will be together for a long time.  You want to do your very best.


 Consider carefully your choice of subject as well.Look at your skills and the areas you most like. Doing the same thing day after day, takes commitment and dedication.   You will keep getting better if you are doing something you love and are passionate about. Your teaching will have passion and keep improving if you are teaching something you love. You will demonstrate your interest and passion with subjects that you are passionate about. Students will share the passion with you once they know you are passionate too. That is especially true if it is a subject they must have, such as math or 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.   The exams of certification will have to be passed, a very important consideration.  You will need to study those subjects too that add to your chosen one.

 Helping to form young minds with your passion can make teaching very rewarding. Watching a student developing in front you is a great reward.   Getting there was helped by you.  You shared in their 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.   Knowing too that the way you expressed your skills benefited others can be great to look back at.   Developing your teaching skills through your education is a great item to have when completing application forms for teaching jobs.