Why I chose to become a teacher People choose careers for many different reasons. Many choose a career because it pays well or because there is a large job market. However, none of these reasons were a determining factor in my decision to pursue a career in education. I decided to become a teacher because I want to make an impact and help others. Two people served as examples of how teaching will allow me to do this: my mother (a first grade teacher) and one of her former students. My mother has been teaching for almost 30 years. She is undoubtedly one of the most exceptional teachers in the profession. He has perfected an effective teaching method that combines knowledge, firmness, discipline and, above all, compassion. As far as I can remember, her former students approached her in public. Even though some of them are in their mid-thirties, they still call her “Mrs. King." She was invited to weddings and cried at funerals of former students. Looking at this, it is obvious to me that she had a significant impact on the lives of these students. It is also clear to me that they had a profound influence on her Like my mother, I hope to be the kind of teacher that students remember. My mother told me she had become completely blind often stories about her students and my first reaction when I heard about Keri was to feel sorry for her. I imagined a sad, grumpy little girl who found no joy in life, but I was pleasantly surprised when I met her. She had beautiful hair reds and a lovely smile, which showed off... middle of paper... becoming a teacher, I plan to major in elementary education at Concord College After graduation, I will either pursue an advanced degree or begin teaching. I plan to have a long and very fulfilling career and hope to inspire many young children. I also hope to teach many future students who inspire me. These reasons explain why I chose to become a teacher. By using some of the methods I have mentioned, along with a caring attitude, I hope to ensure that students learn to the best of their ability. I also want the entire learning experience in my classroom to be enjoyable and memorable. I will never forget Keri and there are hundreds of students who will never forget my mother (including me). Knowing this gives me a good feeling, and I just hope I can one day have this effect on someone.