Since I was young I always wanted to become a policeman, and carry
a gun and boss people around. At a young age you think of things of that
sort, but as you grow up u start to realize what a real job means and what it
will do for you. Know after growing up and maturing I know realize that for
me the perfect profession would have to be a high school teacher.
I feel that this career is important to be me because if I can leave just
one impression on one student like some of my teachers did on me that
makes it worth everything that it took to get there. Teaching, for me, is one
of the most influential jobs that I could possible ever engage in. You spent
all day help these kids learn, grow, mature, and really give the basics plus to
get them into and help them get through life.
There were a few things that really just totally turned me on to
teaching, but one in particular stands out. My grade 12 Poli Sci teacher and
rugby coach Chris Nicholson. This man just made such an impression on
me, that impression just made me feel so good and if I could do that to
someone I think my career would be complete. I don't know what it was that
really turned me over about it, it was just the way he went about everything,
and how he dealt with the students, other teachers, and the work.
As it stands right now, I don't have what it takes to enter the
profession. I have some small traits but by continuing my education and
doing volunteer work within the school setting, I will build what it will take
for me to enter the teaching profession. One thing I'm doing now that will
better me is my work placement with a grade 5-6 split class at John Bernard
Croak School in Glace Bay. This is a big step towards understanding the job
and gaining the necessary background information for me to us in the years
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