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Quiz: Is Teaching the Right Career for You?

Is teaching the right career for you?

A flood of wannabe teachers are rushing to the Ed-arena now that the business world is in the gutter. Do you/they have what it takes? Take the TeachHUB quiz and find out.

 

If you answer yes to these questions, teaching may be the career for you:

  1. Do you love children (and/or brooding teenagers)?
  2. Do you have infinite patience?
  3. Are you passionate about learning?
  4. Is work more about personal satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment than a paycheck?
  5. Can you handle dealing with bodily functions on a daily basis?
  6. Do you have school spirit?
  7. Do you like the hearing your last name being yelled at you all day?
  8. Can you write legibly on a chalkboard/whiteboard?
  9. Do you have excellent time management skills and the ability to be flexible?
  10. Will it annoy you if everyone assumes that you leave work at 3:00 and bask in the sun all summer? (First realization of teaching: this is not true!)

Do you make the cut?

 

What quiz questions do you have for would-be teachers? Share in the comments section!

 

 

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Heidi Harris July 28, 2009 at 08:03pm
Will you be willing to take work home with you and/or come in on weekends and stay hours after school?
Annie Condron July 29, 2009 at 09:55am
Great addition! Thanks Heidi :)
Justin Castillejos July 30, 2009 at 04:21pm
Are you a jack of all trades? (educator, coach, nurse, writer, entertainer, parent etc.)
Elizabeth B December 10, 2009 at 11:08am
Do you have a personality/temperament that does not mind using your voice and being exposed to a steady flow of noise all day long?
juli kimbley December 14, 2009 at 01:42pm
Or do you have a family that considers it quality family time sitting around the table and helping you catch up on the grading that you have inadvertently forgotten to do.
Amanda Barbee January 31, 2010 at 07:42pm
I have recently decided to become a teacher. This is a great quiz! Glad I made the cut.
Lora Schreiber July 14, 2010 at 11:19am
Are you able to take frequent criticism from your principal and your students' parents/guardians with grace under fire?
Melissa Boyle July 15, 2010 at 09:42am
Do you have an unlimited amount of money and is your spouse/significant other willing to let you spend a hefty percentage of it on things for your classroom?
Chris Guardiola July 15, 2010 at 01:04pm
Can you think creatively? Can you adjust plans on the spur of the moment when unexpectedly something comes up or technology fails? And by the way... don't worry about if you prefer to present in front of adults. I know LOTS of teachers (including myself) who get very nervous in front of adults, but could present in front of a couple hundred kids and not bat an eye.

 

 

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