I'm a teacher and I feel conflicted about this. It is basically like saying I am so successful in my field let me just try teaching ....it can't be that hard? I have seen 4 teachers up close do this from the STEM field and fail miserably and most have no idea how badly they are failing because their egos are so big and schools are hesitant because it looks good to have unconventional teachers.
Just because you have all the degrees and experience (and a guilty heart) does not mean you can teach high school math etc.- in fact is often an impairment. I have my MA in my field and you know what? It's useless FOR my job as a hs teacher. Whenever I hear people say I'm going to make a lot of money and then I'll retire and teach I cringe.
*If you genuinely think you will be a great teacher don't sit on it- a great teacher can change everything.
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I'm a teacher and I feel conflicted about this. It is basically like saying I am so successful in my field let me just try teaching ....it can't be that hard? I have seen 4 teachers up close do this from the STEM field and fail miserably and most have no idea how badly they are failing because their egos are so big and schools are hesitant because it looks good to have unconventional teachers.
Just because you have all the degrees and experience (and a guilty heart) does not mean you can teach high school math etc.- in fact is often an impairment. I have my MA in my field and you know what? It's useless FOR my job as a hs teacher. Whenever I hear people say I'm going to make a lot of money and then I'll retire and teach I cringe.
*If you genuinely think you will be a great teacher don't sit on it- a great teacher can change everything.
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