What was your second career choice?
A: I’ve never considered anything else but
teaching. I’ve been influenced by many
teachers in my life – from elementary school all the way through college. I know how one teacher can change the life of
one student. Perhaps I was that student
– an average individual who was pushed to excel by Mrs. McDonald in sixth
grade, challenged to go above and beyond by Mr. Donahoe in tenth grade, and
inspired to create a “hands-on, minds-on” curriculum by Dr. Oliver in
college. Teachers have had a profound
influence in my life and I would like to make the same kind of difference in
the lives of my students. I can’t think
of any other profession, or any other occupation, that would give me the
opportunity to change lives – in such a positive way – as teaching. For me, there is no second career. I want to teach!
Don’t even think about suggesting an alternate career
path. This is when you must convince the
interviewer – beyond a shadow of a doubt – that your life’s mission is
teaching. Demonstrate your singular
passion for the field and let it be clear that teaching is in your blood, is an
integral part of who you are, and is the singular pursuit of your life. This is not the time to be wishy-washy – this
is the time to be clear, passionate, and compelling about your career choice.
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