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I Want to Be a Teacher

But I don't know if I can do it. It's been 7 years since I graduated physics. I don't know half the stuff in school curricula anymore. I tried a PGCE in the UK but failed - 2nd placement school gave me a class of 30 y7 kids, 5 of whom had SEN. They didn't tell me about those 5. No advice whatsoever. No support. I failed. I dropped out.

So my options for next year are to be a secondary school science teacher in a private school in rural South Africa (very accountable position) or volunteer in databa<x>ses and learn something I can use when I come home.

We need to pay off credit cards from our luxurious life for the last 2 years out there. We also need to plan our wedding. But I need a career. And I don't know if I can really teach. Or if I will fail dismally.

My question is, should I try? Really? Is this an opportunity I should not pass up? I don't know. I really, truly, don't know. And it scares me. It upsets me to the point of crying right now. I wish I knew what to do. I think I do. I think I teach. If I fail, I know I tried. Databa<x>se programming can be done anytime. I won't try another PGCE if I don't do this now, so this is probably my shot. We're not going to another country either, battling immigration in one country is plenty enough for one lifetime. So I couldn't do TEFL or something like that. Not worth the paperwork for us to move again.

I'm scared though. So scared.

xx

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Reigns · 31-35, M

I think you should go for it. Just as you said, at least you'll know you tried. If it doesn't work out, you can get into db programming. You seem quite stressed but at the same time, I think that's because of your passion and how much you want to teach. I am going to start my TEFL course next week. I have almost zero experience as a teacher but I'm going to go for it. Good luck. You'll do great!

DreamCoCreators · 36-40, M

@Reigns Oh dude I'm all over internetting now. I'm shedding light into people's lives, charging for it, and loving it. Good luck with your TEFL!

Reigns · 31-35, M

@DreamCoCreators Wow I just notice that was an old post :D How are you doing it? Are you a life coach or something?

shinjorai

I think you should go for it, give it a shot and see what happens. Worst case scenario it doesnt work out, but at least youll have tried and youll know for sure. Life is about risks, getting out of bed everyday is a risk and sometimes its scarry but I think that makes the rewards of when you accomplish something even sweeter, because you had to work for it. If you didnt have that you might not appreciate it as much if it was easy.

DreamCoCreators · 36-40, M

Thank you. Yes, it is. Trying and failing is all good, because as long as we keep moving, trying different thigns, each failure is a step closer to success. I'll dive in. Just, standing on the springboard right now getting itchy feet - psyching myself up. Cheers :)

aardvarkno2

Having been a professional teacher and having also lost my job due to workplace politics, I don't recommend abyone be a teacher anymore!

However, if you are a dedicated, passionate individual who has a knack for working with kids and don't mind the extra meetings and grading, you may really enjoy the profession.

DreamCoCreators · 36-40, M

Thank you, your perspective is a valuable one! I am a passionate person, I don't know if I have a knack for working with kids or not, but I can cope with politics at last. It's taken a long time to learn, but learning to deal with difficult people is a skill I'll never regret putting the time and effort into learning!!

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