I Want To Become A Teacher In The Modern World

Think of all the leaders in government, doctors, lawyers and engineers around the world. Who taught them the basic skills they needed to know to become successful in the prominent careers they now hold? The answer to this question is teachers. Teachers have taught these well-off individuals to read, write, and develop character. Without elementary teachers teaching these individuals their basic skills, they would not be held with much esteem. Most likely these individuals would not even be able to survive in the modern world. In today’s modern world a person must be capable of reading and writing. If you cannot read it is hard for you to understand directions because most of the road signs are made up of words, if you cannot write it is hard to communicate with people. It is not just about the leaders in government, doctors, lawyers, or engineers though. It is about the everyday person. It does not matter the position an individual holds in …show more content…
As I explained above I want to make a difference! Clearly I did not choose to be a teacher because of the salary or because I get the summer and holidays off. My passion is for kids. This next generation that is being raised is our future. If we do not educate them, than our future will be chaos. It is not just about teaching the children to sing the ABC’s and count to ten. Being a teacher requires more than just textbook teaching. I believe that teachers are held to a high standard because they are to teach these children about respect, relationships, structure, and valuable life lessons. I am ready to accept this challenge. A challenge that requires more than just an eight hour day; you clock out and go home. To me, a teacher should be held up with the highest respect because they do raise a generation that will one day be our leaders in government, doctors, lawyers and