I became a teacher before I even knew I wanted to pursue a career in education. When I studied abroad in Thailand I taught English as a second language to both primary and secondary students. The experience inspired me to go into teaching. The most important reason I wanted to become a teacher is actually quite simple. I enjoyed working with students and I look forward to developing positive relationships with my students throughout my career. It is incredibly fulfilling to see a student understand something new and master new skills.
I decided to become a social studies educator because I believe it is of the utmost importance to encourage students to become socially conscious, informed, and engaged citizens of the world. I have also come to realize, through my experiences traveling abroad and teaching, how very important it is to teach about tolerance and the value of diversity.
My final reason for becoming a teacher is that I want to contribute to the success of future generations. I believe teachers can make a difference in the world by encouraging their students to contribute to their communities and become lifelong learners themselves.
