My inspiration for pursuing a teaching career stems from the experiences I had with my teachers. Throughout my childhood, I constantly changed my future career; however, I always knew that I love the school environment. A particular teacher, Mr. Torres, …show more content…
The English BA degree is a total of 126 credit hours, and I will have to complete all the required courses from the English and Education department. In order to be certified, I must take the TExES exam in the fall semester of my senior year. I will have to attend a TExES workshop and then pass a benchmark in order to prove that I am prepared for the exam. After passing the TExES exam, I will have to do student teaching in the spring semester of my senior year and work with my mentor teacher. Beyond earning the required degree and certification, I plan on working at Harmony Public Schools as an ELA instructor. I currently work at Harmony Science Academy Brownsville as a teacher’s aide under the Grow Your Own Teacher program. The GYOT program allows me to earn valuable classroom experience by working with middle school students, and in turn, I receive financial assistance with my tuition. Once I graduate, I will have to teach full-time for HPS for three years to complete a service period. After three years of teaching, I plan on becoming a National Board Certified teacher. This certification is the most respected professional certification available in education and provides numerous benefits to teachers such as: enhancing professional marketability, advancing student learning and achievement, and receiving bonus stipends. I will have to pay a $1,900 fee, complete a portfolio