STANDARD I. Technology Operations and Concepts
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My name is Lorenzo Portin. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Japanese Studies. I have extensive knowledge in history, geography and politics dealing with Asia and the United States, especially when it deals with Japan. I love history and politics. I hope to someday teach students the importance and the reason for these contents being taught in class!
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Why I Want to Become a Teacher(continued)
I have never taught in a school. I have never tutored a child. On paper, I may not appear to be a promising mentor. I also know I probably may not appear on the short list of candidates. But, teaching has always been my dream. I may have stumble on the way to that dream, but I am one step closer to it. All I ask is that I am given the chance. I believe with time and experience, I can change my resume to appear appealing to any skeptic. I will make it my goal to convince parents that I can educate their children proficiently.
I could have written this paper with all my job and life experiences, but that would not tell you much. I purposely presently how strongly I feel on teaching. I wish to demonstrate what I can do with my actions. I understand it is similar to asking an untrained cadet to fight a war. However, I am willing and able to do the work. I only ask that I am given the opportunity. Teaching our children is like a privilege, given by their parents. It is a show of their trust and faith. I will not betray their expectation. I know that I can do it, and if given the chance I know will perform beyond expectations. That is a promise I will keep to myself, and to those who have granted me this opportunity.
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Why I Want to Become a Teacher (continued)
My personal goal is to restore the faith and trust of our public schools. I want parents to believe that their children are receiving the education that they rightly deserve. I understand that there will be hurdles. But, as an educator, it is our sole duty to overcome any financial and political problems. Working with other educators, I hope to bring back the teachers that want to teach because they love to, not because they have to. Teaching is not a job. It is a calling. We must believe that we are serving a higher purpose. After all, the children are the future generation that will lead our world. If we do not prepare them properly, we are not doing the parents any justice.
Children are a white slate. They are molded by society. They are molded by their parents. And, they are molded by their teachers. Out of these three components, we can only influence the third. It is very difficult to change social norms. And, it is more difficult to change the attitude of parents. However, we as educators can still have an affect on both. We must put our effort into that task. Also, we must be optimistic no matter the circumstances. John Quincy Adams said, “Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.” Persistence is necessary. If we give up, who will pick up the fight?
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