What Type Of Person Thrives In Education, According To A Public High School Teacher
Vanessa, a public high school Teacher, identifies a love of children and a commitment to "continued education courses" as key traits for success in the education industry. The happiest educators, in Vanessa's experience, are those deeply interested in "problem solving, specifically how children learn," viewing their professional development as a lifelong pursuit rather than a checklist.
Problem-solving, Communication, Patience, Lifelong Learning, Empathy
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Vanessa Bobbitt
Teacher
Public High School
St. Mary’s College of California
Eastern Kentucky University, Educational Leadership
Psychology
Education
Education
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. People who enjoy being around children and find joy in helping them learn thrive in education.
2. A commitment to continuous learning and professional development is essential for success in teaching.
3. A deep interest in problem-solving, specifically in understanding how children learn and think, contributes to job satisfaction in this field.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
People who typically thrive in education are those who enjoy being around children. They get joy from working with little ones, for sure.
I think the people I know who thrive and truly enjoy teaching are constantly prepared for learning. I haven't gone through a semester in my career without being in some kind of continued education courses.
There is just so much to learn, and I think being deeply interested in problem-solving, specifically how children learn and think, and how to better serve them, makes a difference. Those people tend to be the happiest.
This is a lifelong opportunity, not something to simply check off a box.
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