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Based off my personality, would it be better for me to teach younger or older students?

I've received some advice saying that it would be better for me to work with older students, but I want to know more. If anyone could tell me what it takes to teach either, that would be great. Thanks!

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Thank you comment icon While teaching has lots of overlapping skillsets when it comes to older vs. younger students, there are different skills needed to succeed in both. Younger, assumably elementary school, kids, will naturally require more patience and nurturing. The younger children will need an almost parents like figure in a teacher, and lots of the issues will be the ones at a daycare, like kids hurting themselves while playing and the messes that kids can make. On the other hand, for older students, assumably high schoolers, the most valued skill is understanding and empathy. Lots of students have lots of extracurriculars and hard classes, a teacher that even gives a 1 day extension for a school assignment or offers outside of class help will be genuinely appreciated by the students. Chirag
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Samantha’s Answer

I think the best way to find out is to try. While you are going to school you will have to complete several internships. These opportunities will give you a first-hand look at the required skillsets for each and see which you enjoy best.

I would also recommend subbing at different grade levels to give you a better understanding.
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Ryan’s Answer

You are the best determiner of this. All levels of teaching are demanding, both on relationship-building and learning. Are there experiences you had with kids that make you feel the most satisfied - with relatives, during activities, such as games, playground, or reading? These will provide clues and insights what is most personally satisfying to you. There is a great need for dedicated teachers at all levels. Take time to volunteer with kids at a school, library, church, team, community center, etc, and experience directly the demands and satisfiers. This will give you some indication how you want to frame your future career as an educator.
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Vivian’s Answer

Working with students at a higher level might require a higher degree if we are talking about college-level then you might need an associate's or master's. I know that elementary-high school teachers do not require as much but they do look for skills when you apply. Ultimately, it is up to you whether or not you want to work with older or younger students. It's just a matter of preference.
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Paul’s Answer

Hello Kalysta
That is a great question and there are some ways to narrow down your choice. To build on the others who have answered, one way is to volunteer in both age groups that are of interest to you. From that you, will have real-world and real-time experience in working with both younger and older students and you will be a better position to determine what is the best fit for you. Teaching either groups will be both rewarding and challenging and it may ultimately end up being where you feel the most comfortable. Thus volunteering may help you best determine what your ultimate comfort level is, what is the best fit, and hopefully let you know where you will be the most happiest in teaching

Good luck and I hope this helps
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TLAUREN’s Answer

When you've settle on a favored age bunch, you're prepared to pick a particular grade. Once more, the sort of showing you need to do is a significant component. If your truly love assisting youthful students with developing and play, preschool, kindergarten, or grades 1 through 3 are incredible. On the off chance that you're more keen on assisting youngsters with growing great thinking abilities as they mature, grade 4 is a decent spot to begin. Also, freedoms to show school style scholastics truly increment from the sophomore year of secondary school forward.

The work market additionally assumes a part in your choice here obviously. Possibly you truly need to instruct 1st grade, yet just kindergarten or 2nd grade occupations are available to you right now. In cases like this, I unequivocally prescribe picking the following closest grade to your favored one. Beginning your showing profession as soon as possible will open up a ton of ways to you later on. When it comes to age groups, there's no sense in sitting tight for a totally great educating position.
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