Essay About Teachers

My mother always said I became a teacher because I loved to talk, but more than that I loved to share. As always, my mother was right. She believed in me, as well as many of the Tyler ISD teachers who taught me and for this I will always be grateful! It is my desire to believe in my students and encourage them to be the best they can be each day! From my earliest recollections I knew I wanted to be a teacher. My first classroom was in my bedroom closet where I taught Raggedy Ann and Andy, an…

helped me realize that just like people, no two teachers are exactly the same. “I would ask them to consider why it is that they want to be a teacher, and to think deeply on the kind of classroom that they would like to have. The attitude of the teacher towards the class affects the atmosphere in the classroom, how students perceive them, how students learn, student energy levels and readiness, and so much more. One of the worst mistakes that teachers can make is to try and force themselves into…

I am interested in applying for the Spanish teacher position at Ashton-Franklin Center High School. I am interested in this position because I have student taught at a high school in the foreign language department. I really enjoy working with adolescents, their energy and opinions on the world make me want to learn more from them by teaching about the cultures associates with Spanish. I have also studied abroad in Costa Rica and have learned many cultural aspects that I can teach the students…

Highly effective teachers create effective lessons that engage their students. In my construction class, I know the importance of effective lessons and preparing my students for the next chapter in their lives. Regardless of the course an educator teaches, there is a list of standards provided by the state and districts that teachers must follow. Effective teachers look at those standards and narrow them down to the power standards or what a student needs to know to be successful. In addition to…

community that places respect over anything. I was taught one simple phrase: don’t speak unless spoken to. This main value was taught at home and eventually made its way into the school curriculum. Students were taught to obediently listen to the teachers and were encouraged to ask less questions. For example, sex was (still is) a taboo topic. Whenever a student would ask questions related to sex, they would be criticized and ridiculed for entertaining such thought. These practices were…

It is with great interest that I contact you regarding an Elementary Teachers position within the Toronto District School Board. I encountered your acquisition request through a colleague in my graduate program at Lakehead University. During my undergraduate program at Lakehead University, I was enrolled in the Concurrent Education Program and I received a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree with a specialization in Geography. Education is a very important aspect of my life. My decision to…

years of my life throughout elementary, secondary, post-secondary and maybe graduate school. This amount of time dedicated to educating myself places me in a better position. When looking for a good job and become a productive member of society. Our teachers, instructors, and professors are important throughout this process. In truth, when I walked into my geometry class as a freshman I was terrified because of multiple reasons. I knew my performance in geometry class, as well as my other high…

The key to being an Outstanding teacher lies within a person’s genuine attributes while proper training is necessary, a person cannot be an outstanding teacher with the desire to help others. Specifically, an educator must be committed to helping their students to strive for success. In order to help their students, they must have several other attributes including those of an inquisitive nature, compassionate and humble. While there are others these are key to remaining motivated and committed…

In his essay “The Role of the Teacher”, Layton reminds the reader throughout the essay of the importance of Self-education by stating “that if education means anything, it should mean the creation of individuals with a strong sense of social responsibility”. As the essay concludes, the theme of the essay briefly switches to the importance of teachers and how much they influence students. Layton praises teachers by writing “he lives in and helps to enlarge the area of good…

Being an Elementary School Teacher An ancient Proverb once said, “in teaching others, we teach ourselves;” for example when a teacher explains a lesson that children can take with them later on in life. An elementary teacher instructs children on the subjects that they need in order to further their education. It is also important for the teacher to improve their emotional development in the classroom. Most if not all colleges have the degree that a kindergarten teacher needs. The teaching and…