Elementary School Teacher
By: Mikayla Dennehey
Teaching
What I imagine as a typical day as a teacher is going to class every day from around 8 am to 3 pm, and handing out assignments, taking up assignments, and making sure that everybody is on track. Obviously, I have no experience and I don't know the exact schedule my plans will go, but I plan to take responsibility with the kids and help them make their way through elementary.
Education
All teachers are required to have a high school diploma and a bachelor's degree. I plan to get my Master's so I will have even more knowledge and be even more prepared for teaching.
Personal Characteristics
Teachers do best with certain characteristics that include:
- Patience
- Passion
- Courtesy
- Selflessness
- Compassion
Working Conditions and Earnings & Job Outlook
- Working Conditions
- Earnings and Job Outlook
The average pay for an elementary school teacher is approximately $53,000. The high pay is $83,000 and the low pay is $35,000.
College
UNT: Known to have a great teaching program, I have been planning on going to UNT ever since the 5th grade. I am Familiar with the town, I know friends who live and will go there.
http://www.coe.unt.edu/student-advising-office/steps-teacher-certification
TSU (San Marcos): Also known to have one of the top teaching programs in Texas, also not too far from home and I have family in the town.