Should I be a teacher?

You could learn to teach them and respond to them. I had a teacher in 6th grade and then again in high school. She changed. She was excellent, very tough but I thought she was great.

Personally, I always liked the harder teachers better because it made me work harder. But I didn't like it if they were mean or negative. That didn't work for me. It just annoyed and angered me. I would rebel. Fortunately, I only had one that was kind of like that. My dad didn't care for her either. You had to do the problems her way. No other method was acceptable. Blah. blah. My dad excels in Calculus. He was helping me in math but showing me another way. She didn't like it at all. At parents' night, he was talking to her showing how he solved some problems. She said but you have to do it my way. He said, no I don't. I have the same answer as you. My method is not better nor worse than yours.

That wouldn't apply to your situation but I think if you give credit to the students when they deserve it that you won't have any problems at all. A friend of mine went to teach high school but stopped because she got annoyed with the students where she was teaching. She didn't feel like they were there to learn.

You will find your answer in the last sentence you wrote.

If you are concerned about your ability to maintain order, begin your career in a highly structured school...perhaps a private school...where the administration is supportive of teachers and willing to discipline disruptive students. As you gain experience, it is likely that you will have far less difficulty maintaining classroom decorum than you think.

And, remember that the Department of Labor says that most younger workers will have three careers during their working lives. You can try teaching without being "locked in" to it. I started as a teacher and coach, became a school counselor, and eventually became a university dean.

By the way, I've enjoyed each field. Don't be afraid to take a chance.

Follow your heart and take the steps to get there. Meanwhile, why not offer your services to after school programs, evening courses at the local community college, turtoring teens and don't forget about the growing number of home schoolers who might need your services as well. Hey, still in contact with old middle school/high school teachers or know someone who regularly work with your desired age group (coaches, music teachers....)? I am certain they'd offer some very valuable insight.

I have about 5 friends that studied teaching. Two of them dropped out 3 months into the actual job, they just couldn't stand the kids. Three of them are still teaching and loving it. It's all down to the person I guess (and where you teach).

Points to consider:

1. Teenagers don;t necessarily want to be there

2. Teenagers are hormonal

3. Teenagers don;t necessarily see the joy in your subject that you do.

4. Teenagers can be hilarious

5. Teenagers can be a fascinating puzzle to solve

6.Teenagers are a lot of work, but will connect with you if you make a GENUINE effort to connect with them.

It's a tough one. The only way you will know is by trying.

No teachers can really keep order. Most new teachers can't. If/when you teach an older grade in high school, it might be easier. If teaching really is your dream job, then I say go for it. Teachers are very valuable, especially in this day in age when things aren't going so well. I'd be honored to have you as my Spanish teacher in school. :)

Try being a substitute teacher first. Most states require only 60 college credit hours in anything to sub. Check with your local school district.

i think u wud be good at teaching. u do have experience with teaching people other languages and that wud help alot in that job. follow ur heart, do what u really want, take a leap after all u did say that u are not happy in ur current job!!!!

go for it!!! good luck.

if you're gonna do a PGCE they teach you methods of controlling classes so don't worry and just go for it! you'll get better at it with experience of teenagers. the key is to make things interesting to engage them otherwise thats when they drift off and start misbehaving.

As long as you can stand your ground and show the kids who is boss you will be fine. It sounds like this is what you really want to do so go for it, good luck :-)