Why I want to be an Educator

This is something I wrote to include into my education e-portfolio...

Why I want to be an Educator

I believe everyone has a purpose in life, and with each purpose there is an ambition. Most recognize this ambition as their “calling” or “dream,” and it allows them to develop specific skills that will help them pursue their desirable profession. There is also inspiration. Somewhere down the line, someone inspires another to follow along the same professional field. Together, I believe that ambition and inspiration go hand-in-hand in guiding people towards their chosen career. For instance, by my ambitions and inspirations, I know that I want to be a teacher.

As far as I can remember, I have always enjoyed learning. I remember spending my childhood summers reading about mummies, Spartans, and long-lost ships that sank below the waters. I read anything that sparked an interest! To this day, that deep passion has not faded. Along with the love of learning, I also love sharing what I learn.  This love of learning and sharing are vital reasons I chose to pursue a teaching career. The unique thing about my way of learning is that it has to be made interesting, therefore I am continually searching for new ways of sharing what may seem like the dullest familiar knowledge into something relatable and new.

 There also have been several impacting teachers in my life — from history to literature, even from science to math — that have inspired me to carry on their “legacy.” These teachers made learning seem new and fun. They were also positive influences and truly were role models to their students. This gratitude and respect for them are also why I have chosen to become a teacher.

A third reason is that I love working with kids. The most recent exposure I have had with kids is with my two-year old sister and nine-month old brother. It is a blast to sit with them and read books to them and just explore new knowledge with them! I truly enjoy working with the youth. I believe they have so much potential, and that it is the job of both the teachers and parents to help bring out that potential. From the best-behaved student to the most disruptive, there is a willing mind ready to learn. Despite obstacles students may face, I believe each student is equal, special, and vitally important to this world.

Why do I want to be a teacher? The simplest answer is that I just do! I do not see myself as a doctor, lawyer, or any other professional. I see myself as a teacher! I believe that my love of learning and sharing knowledge, coupled with my past inspirations, makes me dedicated in helping today’s students find their ambitions and guiding them into tomorrow’s respectable future leaders of the world.