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By Wynona

1. I was inspired by a teacher of mine and thought of ways that learning could me made more fun. Although I heard many negative comments about teachers from family members I decided to go to college for this profession anyway.
2.
Being with the students, being a professional, the thought that I am teaching America and the world's future.
3. Paperwork, extra stuff that "has to be done," and unattentive, disrespectful, disobediant children.
4. Flexibility, patience, multi-tasking skills
5. Psychology; class management; reading diagnostics; reading, math, social studies/science, language, music,

p.e. practicums (going into the class to teach); library science; educational history; and computers in the classroom, plus the regular core curriculum.
6. Not yet
7. Inspiration from other teachers and my father.
8. Having to teach as many skills per grading period, and extra administration work that takes away from my planning and teaching time.
9. I was threatened by two students (fifth grade).
10. Getting notes from students, having other teachers that I can go to for advice or to chat.
11. Everyday, the hours are long, you always have work to take home, and it is a difficult profession with much responsibility.
12. 3rd grade, all subjects.
13. Being able to explain things in many different ways (verbally as well as using other senses).
14.10th grade
15. Just be ready to have a lot of work everynight your first year. And find a co-worker to confide in, get advice from, an help you work out the kinks of your classroom.