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What are some first steps on finding your path?
I'm in 9th grade going on to 10th in september. I'm really interested in working with students . Some of my hobbies are trying different foods in NYC.
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Clint’s Answer
Hi Nckayla,
Great question and topic to approach. First off, exploring and discussing such long-term goals with confidence and a level of self-advocacy is the best approach and deserves acknowledging with some respect. From the statement above, it sounds like you enjoy different cultures, learning & growing from interactions with people of different backgrounds, and perhaps a strong inclination to devote yourself to growing and nurturing developing minds as. a career path. As a result, I would look into peer-tutoring opportunities, mentoring younger students, shadowing past teachers or volunteering to work aside them, as well as researching the requirements and lifestyle a career in education would provide.
Obviously there are great teachers throughout all of the U.S. and the world, and as a result; the demographics of who you are working with and amongst could vary greatly. Often younger educators travel abroad to teach & explore while AmeriCore also offers opportunities to develop as a teacher and worth researching. I strongly recommend talking with your teachers you have had or may. know, and simply developing an understanding for the career path and different types of teachers. There are teachers who specialize in teaching different languages, working with students with disabilities, as well as teachers who teach/train teachers. Lastly, social workers, coaches, YMCA Staff, Camp Directors, etc. are all careers with a focus of assisting younger students in their development.
Great question and topic to approach. First off, exploring and discussing such long-term goals with confidence and a level of self-advocacy is the best approach and deserves acknowledging with some respect. From the statement above, it sounds like you enjoy different cultures, learning & growing from interactions with people of different backgrounds, and perhaps a strong inclination to devote yourself to growing and nurturing developing minds as. a career path. As a result, I would look into peer-tutoring opportunities, mentoring younger students, shadowing past teachers or volunteering to work aside them, as well as researching the requirements and lifestyle a career in education would provide.
Obviously there are great teachers throughout all of the U.S. and the world, and as a result; the demographics of who you are working with and amongst could vary greatly. Often younger educators travel abroad to teach & explore while AmeriCore also offers opportunities to develop as a teacher and worth researching. I strongly recommend talking with your teachers you have had or may. know, and simply developing an understanding for the career path and different types of teachers. There are teachers who specialize in teaching different languages, working with students with disabilities, as well as teachers who teach/train teachers. Lastly, social workers, coaches, YMCA Staff, Camp Directors, etc. are all careers with a focus of assisting younger students in their development.
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Danielle’s Answer
Hi Nckayla, First of all, I commend you for starting to think about this now. There are lots of ways that you can work with students both inside and outside of the classroom. The first thing you may want to think about is what age of students would you like to work with? I think your other respondent, gave you some suggestions if you wanted to work with students K-12. Based on what you said you were interested in, you could also look at working with students at the college level. The field of college student affairs (Dean of Students, Director of Residence Life, Dean of Student Activities etc.) works with students and does all types of programming from student activities to residence life, health and wellness programs, fraternities and sororities to study abroad and cultural. Here's a resource to learn more about the field. https://www.naspa.org/blog/choosing-your-own-adventure-a-career-in-student-affairs