Melissa Kelly suggests that teaching is a special calling. Student potential and success are her first two reasons to become a teacher and I have to agree. A significant experience that has clarified my commitment to children and teaching is the result of a particular event that I personally had when I was in elementary school. I can remember back when I was in the fifth grade; I had a teacher whom I looked up to. My third grade teacher provided me comfort in a time of need. She was extremely patient, kind, and understanding to me. During this particular period she would spend extra time with me during her lunch and after school to go over any academic or personal items I was struggling with and wished to discuss. Now that I am older, I look back realizing the time she took to spend with me during a complicated part of my life has affected me very deeply and has a strong influence. In a season that was full of chaos, my teacher provided a helping hand of encouragement. My goal to become an elementary school teacher is so I too can make a difference in the life of a child. The imprints that she and many other teachers left upon me are the same I would like my future students to remember, and be guided by.
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