I want to be a teacher....?

Question

but I know they do not get good salary. I also loooooove genes and genetics, but where would I get a job to do that? What are some good degrees to get if I want to be a teacher, besides a teacher education degree. THX!

Answer 1

If you want to teach science or biology, get a BS in science or biology, as close to the subject you want to teach as you can get. You might also want to look into getting your Master's of Education, because in this day and age of budget cuts, there's fewer opportunities for science teachers, and the more educated you are, the better.

Answer 2

You seem well qualified to be a public school teacher. Forget the genes and genetics, study how to be a good teacher union member, and forget the rest also.

Answer 3

I think you should go into education or bilology in univ. My brother's are into what you are talking about. My one is a marine biologist and his wife is as we... She is really into DNA and is about to get her tenure at the university she teaches at, my bro as wel.

I also have a brother here in Canada that is an envirmental consultant who deals with the oilfield and the problems there.

I feel sorry for people that have never breathed fresh air, had  a garden, or smelled the roses', pathetic. I'd rather be (having been both) a coward hick than a slick city than a real person. Brand names suck@!!!!!!X!

Answer 4

Hi, I recently retired from teaching high school after 31 years.  I started when I was 21, so you do the math.  You're right, teachers get paid far below what their positions are worth.  That's society's priorities that are messed up.  It's still a good living though.  If you're smart with your money, you can pay for additional education, buy a home, drive a nice, new car, travel, and indulge yourself in recreational shopping.  If you have a passion for teaching, you really should do it, despite the salary problems.  Understand though, that the job has changed.  Parents aren't as supportive as they used to be and therefore kids aren't as respectful as they used to be.  It can be a VERY stressful career.  Still, if you love it, the kids can sense it, and they'll usually respond to you positively.  

If the whole science thing makes sense to you (and it does to very few, including myself), consider that.  There are so many careers using genetics, especially laboratory research.  Everything I read says that with all the Baby Boomers (like me) moving up in age, any career dealing with geriatrics, genetics, medical, etc. will be the ones to have.  So don't discount that.  I'd simply google (or "yahoo") "careers+genetics" and see what you get.  It shouldn't be too hard to come by a list of possible careers.  

Have you considered combining both your loves?  You could go to school for the science thing and get a minor in science education.  Then, down the road, after more education, you could possibly teach genetics at the college level or something like that!  You're only limited by your imagination!  Do some serious research on possibilities.  If you can't decide, I'd spend my first two years of college racking up science and education courses...Good luck!!

Answer 5

How about go teaching abroad.

Just a diploma and TESOL are required.