Why I Want to be a Teacher

   I have a great interest in becoming a teacher because I want to provide a safe environment for students to feel free to explore and expand on their current knowledge of the dynamic world of which they are a part.  I have the capability to offer students the tools to manage their future successes…both social and professional.  My mother, a retired teacher, and step-father promoted my confidence with influencing me to be creative and imaginative as a child.  I acquired tools to rein in these abilities during my middle school years.  

   Not only did my mother give me room to grow, she gave me practical experience with hands-on application to build my confidence.  I remember how important I felt when my mother would ask me to help grade papers.  I would sit at the dining room table with a red pen in my hand.  I wanted all of her students to succeed because I loved to write, “100” at the top of the papers.  Wanting to continue my fun with teaching, I would also ask my step-father to play school with me.  He diligently listened and answered the questions I wrote on the two by three foot chalk board.  I would grade his tests and write, “100” at the top of his papers.  He was such a great student!  

   I needed to tap into the confidence my parents gave me when I transferred to a new school in the sixth grade.  Being the new girl was quite intimidating.  I wanted to answer questions and participate in class, but I was scared.  My Language Arts teacher taught me the skills to apply my voice effectively on paper.  Her responses to my writings let me know I had something important to share with others; I began to verbally express myself with confidence.

  Ere go, the classroom can be used as the catalyst to strengthen self-esteem, confidence, and communication through the exploration of different subjects, relationships, and cultures.  I want to be the guide and advocate for the achievements of the youth.  While I continue to master my skills in communication and expression, I can influence students to know how important their voices are in the world.