I want to be a teacher when I graduate but I don't know what colleges are good for that.?

Question

What colleges (preferably in Texas) would be good to go to to become a teacher? What would be a good "summer enrichment" program to get into? I think I'll volenteer to read books to kids, would that be good. What else could I volenteer to do that would give me good experience with kids. I'm a freshman now, I'm going to be a sophmore when school starts, so what do yall think would be my best approach to becoming a teacher. I want to be an elementary school teacher because I really love kids. Please help me with whatever you can, I would appreciate it very much. Thank you!

Answer 1

Volunteer with kids as much as possible. Reading to them would be a good start. Your local library might have a program like that.

Many high schools have clubs where students mentor or tutor elem kids. If your school has one, join it. If not, see if you could start one. It would look really great when you applied to colleges, and it will give you good experience.

When you are old enough, try to get a summer job at a place like a camp.

As for colleges - I'd suggest that you talk to teachers at your school, especially the younger ones who have graduated recently. If you tell them you are planning to become a teacher, they'd probably be more than happy to tell you what they think of the education programs at the colleges they went to. Also, don't forget to check with the guidance office at your school - they can often give you great advice about what colleges to look into.

Answer 2

I used to work at a summer camp when I was in high school and a lot of the head counselors were studying to be teachers or were teachers during the school year. That's one way to get some experience working with kids. I'm not that familiar with colleges down in Texas. In Massachusetts, the state colleges here are known for having excellent teaching programs. I think you would be able to find paid work working with children. (child care, day care, etc.)  

Just starting checking out colleges in your area. Visit the campus. Talk to the faculty in Education and see what they have to say. Try to prepare some questions ahead of time. Find the program that meets what you are looking for and what seems like a good fit for you. Trust your instincts.

Best of luck to you.