I will be starting my journey to become a teacher at the elementary level and have many questions.
Does college prepare you at all? Do they teach you how to do lesson plans, how to teach, etc?
Public speaking: I’m a very outgoing guy, always talking to everyone and often talking too much. When it comes to public speaking though, in a large group, I get anxiety and very very nervous. Will I be a failure because of this? How can I make myself more comfortable?
Just the thought of being up there and not knowing what to say, or how to teach… terrifies me!
- I’ve asked many teachers for advice, as I work as a custodian currently in an elementary school, but I still often doubt myself of being capable to teach. What if I don’t know the material at all? What if I don’t remember how to do stuff even though it’s easy?
Any advice or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.
I am finishing my associates degree in accounting by the way and switching to teaching because it’s just has been calling me throughout the past 2 years and I LOVE being around the kids and really do care. I often sit in classrooms here and there during my work day to get an idea of what it’s like, and I love it even though I’m scared!