Maya Creamer Assignment 5

As of right now, my goal is to become an elementary school teacher, and teach either one of the early grades (K, 1st, 2nd), or teach English as a Second Language students. I have always loved young kids and seeing the sense of pride and wonder they get from mastering new things, which is why this is my dream job. I already have a fair amount of experience working with kids. I have been babysitting since 9th grade; I am one of the Pre-K/Kindergarten teachers for the religious school at my temple; and for my mentoring project, I am working with Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade ESL students at Breckinridge Elementary. To achieve my goal of becoming a teacher, I will continue to get as much experience in the classroom as I can. I plan to major in Elementary Education in college, then begin teaching and working toward my Master's degree. By becoming a teacher, I hope to gain a sense of fulfillment; I know that I won't necessarily be making a very large salary, but I will get the satisfaction of helping kids learn more about the world around them and reach their greatest potential. I want to be able to make a difference in kid's lives, and teaching seems to me like the best way to do it.