I am a teacher because I want to change the world. While I realize what I hope to accomplish is limited, I know education is where I can have a great impact. My primary reason why I have decided to pursue this career is because I feel a strong desire to positively influence and educate children. I feel that one of the major satisfactions of being a teacher is to enrich a student’s life. I recognize that patience, understanding, compassion,and sensivity are essential to this profession. I know that teaching profession is an ideal fit for me.