Becoming a Teacher

Becoming a primary school teacher is something I have always wanted to do. I have been greatly inspired by an old teacher of mine, who i always looked up to and admired. I feel i have a real enthusiasm for teaching as well as a great deal of patience, which i believe is an important quality to hold when working with children. Through the classroom experience i have gained through various weeks of work experience, i have seen my love for teaching grow and it has shown me that becoming a teacher is very much the correct career path to embark on.
I am a very enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for teaching. I consider myself to be very approachable, and a good communicator. I also have good organisation skills, and am a very hard working. I am always willing to learn new skills and build upon the skills I already have. I thrive within a classroom environment as I enjoying teaching children new things as well as coming up with exciting new ways to teach.
I am currently studying for a BA Hons in Textiles, a subject that i am passionate about, but one one that i have come to realise is not the correct career path for me. I do feel however, that having a degree in the creative arts will benefit me with the classroom as i feel it is very important to have a creative mind when planning lessons as it helps the children to engage more in what they are being taught.
Throughout my university life I have taken on extra roles of responsibility such as the staff-student liaison. Here I am a link between pupils and lecturers, and have to attend meetings where we can voice our concerns as students and gain feedback from our tutors and other members of staff.

Becoming a primary school teacher is something I have always wanted to do. I have been greatly inspired by an old teacher of mine, who i always looked up to and admired. I feel i have a real enthuasium for teaching as well as a great deal of patience, which i believe is an important quality to hold... [continues]

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