1. Why Did You Want to Become A Teacher?
I always wanted to inspire children and become a positive
role model in theirlives. This started when I was in high school. A
teacher, Mr. Bob Jones who was a Civics teacher at Gibraltar
Carlson HighSchool invitedme as an assistant for his Civics class to
work on certain aspects of his work, like filling out grade books,
making copies of assignments,andjust basicallyjoking around
with me in class to the other students,which I thought was funny
because I have a self-deprecating sense of humor. But the way that
he taught and how the commandedthe respect of the students
which earned him a high level of respect. I believe that because he
was someone who held the students to a high standard but also had
a great sense of humor, he was also a fair-mindedindividual. He
inspired me to go on to college and become a teachermyself.
Through my experience these last sevenyears as a teacher, I have
used the lessons that Mr. Jones and other colleagues that I have met
throughout the years. I have gained a greater understanding
teaching young people of all different socioeconomic anddifferent
racial backgrounds. This job requires a substantialamount of
patience,time inside and outside of the classroom,and most of all,
it requires the will and the heart to do this job to the best of your
ability.
I like to tell jokes, have fun, and engage with the students and
I do not want to take any of my time with them for granted. Finally,
I believe that the most important quality that a teacher can have
possess is the abilityto be humble and adapt to any situation. I
have proven that in 2007-2008 when I took over for my
cooperating teacher, Paul Domagalski,when he fell ill with cancer.
It was my job to adapt to the situationand take over the class for
the rest of the year. It humbled me and helped me form great
relationships with students and stafffrom PCHMS to this day, and
now I appreciate teaching even more.