For a fulfilling career based on helping others you can't do much better than teaching. Have you reached a point in your work life where you're asking: "how have I made a difference?" Teaching is a career that can put your desire to serve others into action. Teachers who love their job say they go home most days knowing they're making a valuable contribution in terms of opening students' minds to the world around them.

But, talk to anyone who's spent any time in a classroom. It's not always easy. How can you tell if a career in teaching is right for you? What degrees and licensing will you need? If you decide to make the change, where are the jobs?

Career changers who consider teaching come from most any profession including business, the medical professions and communications. People who enter teaching cite their preference for face-to-face human interaction as high on the list of what they're looking for at work. Many felt stuck sitting in an office all day. They also say they like having a work environment in which each day is different. They thrive on using their own intelligence and creativity in new ways. They also cite a love of the subject matter and the desire to have a better schedule so that they can be there for their own children.

Why didn't they become teachers in the first place? Many cite money as the reason. Yet, in its most recent report surveying educators' pay levels, the American Federation of Teachers found that the average salary for traditional public school teachers increased 4.5 percent in 2006–07 to $51,009. This marks the first time since 2003 that teacher salaries surpassed the annual rate of inflation. Connecticut, California and New Jersey top the list for salaries.

 

How Do I Get There from Here?

Well-trained teachers are what it takes to create well-educated students. Today's teachers are being held to increasing levels of accountability for their students' progress. This means that, in perhaps unlike any other field, the education you pursue will be critical to your success.

The traditional route to becoming a public school teacher involves completing a bachelor's degree, finishing an approved teacher education program and then obtaining a license. Each state and the District of Columbia has its own licensing requirements for public school teachers. While private school teachers do not always have to be licensed, increasingly, applicants for private school jobs have one or more graduate degrees as well as a bachelor's degree.

Many career changers may want to consider the large number of alternatives to traditional university programs. A variety of online degrees are now available and may be of interest to mature students whose lives may be more structured and may also have the discipline needed to complete coursework. Evening and part-time programs are also available at many traditional universities offering teaching degrees.

Many states offer alternative licensing programs to attract people into teaching, especially for hard-to-fill positions. Some school districts are offering bonuses to attract teachers.

 

Making Up Your Mind

Before you seek your credentials, it's important to be sure you know that you can make it as a teacher. Dr. Robert J. Kizlik, whose long career in education includes being a classroom teacher, curriculum writer and university acting dean, reports that "around forty percent of new teachers leave teaching within the first five years. It is obviously not what they thought it would be. One thing for sure, it's about more than loving kids."

How will you know if you can handle this very demanding, yet rewarding career? Consider the following tips from the Teacher Center

• Do your homework.

  Talk to existing teachers. Read widely. Use the Web and learn about online forums for career changers.

  Those who can teach computer and other vocational skills are increasingly in demand in our in our high-tech world. As the population ages, the need for health education teachers increases as they will help launch the careers of the nation's future health care work force.

• Get into the classroom.

  Consider substitute teaching or "shadow" an experienced teacher. By observing a teacher and their students over a period you'll learn much more than you could from isolated experiences as a substitute teacher.
  

• Get educated about your job prospects in teaching.

  Learn what educational programs best meet your career goals. For example, if you are a businessperson and want teach, specialized alternative certification programs are now available. A course, series of courses, a certificate program and possibly a non-credit course might open the door for you.

 

Get the Job That's Right for You

Job opportunities for teachers are projected to vary from good to excellent over the next 10 years, depending on the locality, grade level and the subject you plan to teach. Employment of preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle and secondary school teachers is projected to grow about as fast as average for other fields. Job prospects are expected to be favorable, with particularly good opportunities for teachers in high-demand fields like math, science and bilingual education or in urban or rural school districts.

Fast-growing States in the South and West-led by Arizona, Texas and -will experience the largest enrollment increases, a key factor in determining the need for teachers. Enrollments in the Midwest are expected to hold relatively steady, while those in the Northeast are expected to decline. Teachers who are geographically mobile and who obtain licensure in more than one subject should have a distinct advantage in finding a job.

Are you considering a career change? Think you have what it takes to teach? First, get to work studying yourself. Find out what you need to make the right decision. Let your desire to help others and make a difference guide you. Then go forth and teach!

This goes out to someone that was
Once the most important person in my life
I didn’t realize it at the time
I can’t forgive myself for the way I treated you so
I don’t really expect you to either
It’s just... I don’t even know
Just listen…

You’re the one that I like, the one that I need
The one that I gotta have just to succeed
When I first saw you, I knew it was real
I’m sorry about the pain I made you feel
That wasn’t me; let me show you the way
I looked for the sun, but it’s raining today
I remember when I first looked into your eyes
It was like God was there, heaven in the skies
I wore a disguise \'cause I didn’t want to get hurt
But I didn’t know I made everything worse
You told me we were crazy in love
But you didn’t care when push came to shove
If you loved me as much as you said you did
Then you wouldn’t have hurt me like I ain’t shit
Now you pushed me away like you never even knew me
I loved you with my heart, really and trul
I guess you forgot about the times that we shared
When I would run my fingers through your hair
Late nights, just holding you in my arms
I don’t know how I could do you so wrong
I really wanna show you I really need to hold you
I really wanna know you like no one could else know you
you are number one, always in my heart
And now I can’t believe that our love is torn apart
I need you and
I miss you and
I want you and
I love you ‘cause
I wanna hold you,
I wanna kiss you
You were my everything
And I really miss you
I need you and
I miss you and
I want you and
I love you ‘cause
I wanna hold you,
I wanna kiss you
You were my everything
And I really miss you
I knew you gonna sit and play this with your new man
And then sit and laugh as you’re holding his hand
The thought of that just shatters my heart
It breaks in my soul and it tears me apart
At times we was off I was scared to show you
Now I wanna hold you until I can’t hold you
Without you, everything seems strange
Your name is forever planted in my brain
Damn it, I’m insane,
Take away the pain
Take away the hurt
Baby, we can make it work
What about when you
Looked into my eyes
Told me you loved me
As you would hugged me
I guess everything you said was a lie
I think about it, it brings tears to my eyes
Now I’m not even a thought in your mind
I can see clearly, my love is not blind
I need you and
I miss you and
I want you and
I love you ‘cause
I wanna hold you,
I wanna kiss you
You were my everything
And I really miss you
I need you and
I miss you and
I want you and
I love you ‘cause
I wanna hold you,
I wanna kiss you
You were my everything
And I really miss you

 

I just wish everything could have turned out differently
I had a special feeling about you
I thought maybe you did too
You would understand, but…
No matter what, you’ll always be in my heart
You’ll always be my baby
Our first day, it seemed so magical
I remember all the time that I had with you
Remember when you first came to my house?
You looked like an angel wearing that blouse
We hit it off, I knew it was real
But now I can’t take all the pain that I feel
Reach in your heart, I know I’m still there
I don’t wanna hear that you no longer care
Remember the times? Remember when we kissed?
I didn’t think you would ever do me like this
I didn’t think you’d wanna see me depressed
I thought you’d be there for me, this I confess
You said you were my best friend, was that a lie?
Now I’m nothing to you, you’re with another guy
I tried, I tried, I tried, and I’m trying
Now on the inside it feels like I’m dying
I need you and
I miss you and
I want you and
I love you ‘cause
I wanna hold you,
I wanna kiss you
You were my everything
And I really miss you
I need you and
I miss you and
I want you and
I love you ‘cause
I wanna hold you,
I wanna kiss you
You were my everything
And I really miss you

 And I do miss you
I just thought we were meant to be
I guess now, we’ll never know
The only thing I want is for you to be happy
Whether it be with me, or without me
I just want you to be happy

书接前文，上回书说到要去大连玩，从沈阳坐汽车去的，5个多小时，到大连已经下午了，顺势就在市区转了转，然后去了棒棰岛和星海广场，大同小异，风景跟任何一个海边几乎无异，只是沙滩实在太不爽了，全是石头，没有沙子，想要光脚丫一口气走到海里可以说是一种奢望。  

17号考试结束了，可是并没回家，原因是今天在我们学校举行“全国高校油气储运学术交流会”。我跟着妈妈一起办会务，住在沈阳。

忙了两天，跑了几趟机场、火车站，接了不少会议代表，帮着跑前跑后，算是社会实践了。不过还是有不少收获的，比如说，把沈阳部分地区

转熟悉了，还收获了两条裤子和一件阿迪复古T恤。嘿嘿。

现在在宾馆里又能上网又能洗澡，甚是舒服。今天一会好好睡一觉，明天一早还要启程去大连玩呢，是不是挺哇噻呢？好了，总之……嘿嘿

高考结束了，是在一年前！高考又结束了，在今天！

对于高考我不想再回忆了，实在苦涩。只想记住那个遗憾。

所有复读的兄弟姐妹们，你们终于又解脱了，为你们高兴！

尽情的HIGH吧！

在学校呆着实在无聊，比高中还压抑！！！！！

什么破地方，什么破学校，什么垃圾的老师都有，什么无聊的人都有，受够了！！！！

原来大学就是这样？！！！！

成天除了上课，学习就再找不出什么值得回味的瞬间！！！！

为什么会是这样？！！！

在这样的地方呆着，简直就是浪费青春，任何计划都无法实现，更别说梦想了！！！！

疯了，不是我没努力，只是已经把我的动力和忍耐力全部消耗代尽了！！！！

只能忍，做好自己该做好的事，别的只能等待，等待可以去争取的机会，我相信，不在沉默中爆发，就在沉默中死亡！！！！！

我能做的只有积攒足够多的能量，等爆发的机会！！！！

 

开学一个多月了，转眼又要放假了，可是一直没有更新。不是不想写，只是一直不知道该写些什么了。

一直在犹豫五一到底回不回家，是跟同学一起去附近转转，还是折腾回家。如果放9天就回，放7天可能就不回了。

我好象越来越不知所云了，感觉非常语无伦次。

下周学校举办了个英语演讲比赛，题目是campus life ，每班要求2人，结果我“首当其冲”的被选了。刚把稿打出来，还得背下来。

很久没参加学校组织的任何活动了，感觉既陌生紧张，又有点期待，我对自己的口语还是很有自信的，希望我能发挥出自己的水平。

真不知道再写点什么了，就此搁笔。

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

考试了!!在图书馆闷了一个星期,头晕脑涨!!

听说好多同学都要放假了,心也漂了,不过我会好好考试的!!

谢谢棍对我说的话,谢谢棍.你也要加油啊!!

火箭５连胜，小牛１３连胜，阿森纳战胜利物浦。一连串的好消息~~~

自从定了回家的火车票后，就开始想家了，没心思学习了，心都飞了。

下周一周都没有课，就靠自己努力学习了，祝自己好运。

同时也祝火箭、小牛、阿森纳好运。一起加油喽。

 

P.S:我穿耳洞了．