Another Career for a Teacher

If you were a teacher who left the profession, what did you go on to do as another career? asked by donnah

I am a teacher in Puerto Rico. I began with an Associate degree at 19 years old. That first year I felt bullied by coworkers, the principal, the supervisor, the system and high school students shouting at me "Baby teacher". I said I will not go longer than 10 years in a place like that. I kept studying up to a Master degree and on August 2012 I started my 29^th year working as a teacher.

Teachers that were meant to be teachers will die with their boots on!

Tell me if this is not true, those that are teachers or have been involved with teachers: Teachers will educate every moment. My own children still say "I am not your student". My husband on occasions has felt the same sensation, as if I am treating him as a student.

Teachers that were meant to be teachers will die with their boots on!

I had to have a second job for many reasons; the fact is that I would link "eduction" to it. We teachers will always start the same procedure we have used in school in every situation:

• Planning
• Motivating
• Exploring
• Conceptualizing
• Applying
• Evaluating

Teachers that were meant to be teachers will die with their boots on!

My goal was to finish my 30 years with the Department of Education of Puerto Rico. I never had in mind to be a teacher, I wanted to be a nurse or a fire-woman; my dad did not agree. After so many years educating, my life flows toward education by all means.

Teachers that were meant to be teachers will die with their boots on!

I want to go to Africa and put my teaching talents in the hands of God. Matthew 28:19 says: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, " The parable of the talents read in Matthew 25:14-30 in the Bible also helped make up my decision.

Teachers that were meant to be teachers will die with their boots on!

Sometimes we just need to walk away for a time. I have done that about three times already since I began teaching so young, We teachers need to recharge our batteries, actually everybody does. Stress is everywhere...and it is becoming more active with normal life pressures, but we as owner of our bodies with an intellectual brain should learn when to stop or recess is needed.

I answered the question with my interest and my next step in life when I retire. I also want to suggest some other careers for teachers available other than "schools". Put your talents in action as you:

1. Exchange or teach in another country
2. Offer tutoring
3. Train and support teaching staff
4. Build professional relationships with parents
5. Become a natural leader and team motivator
6. Give support to students looking to improve their academic skills and study habits
7. Teach children about native wildlife of the area
8. Provide an outdoor education and recreation program
9. Be a facilitator of team building and challenge course activities
10. Coordinate living history and interpretive tours
11. Assist with environmental research projects
12. Help students acquire practical skills that will improve their career prospects
13. Teach on line
14. Become an administrator, supervisor or a manager in education
15. Share experiences online

If you were a teacher who left the profession, what did you go on to do as another career? was answered to donnah with much enjoyment!

I hope this becomes useful in many ways to readers because "Teachers that were meant to be teachers will die with their boots on!"

Blessings to all!

© Maria Magdalena Ruiz O'Farrill