In high school, I frequently demonstrated my future abilities to be such a teacher. I was chosen to be part of a task force called Peer Group, which was responsible for a number of various activities that were related to helping young students and orchestrating fund-raisers and special events. In addition, on a weekly basis we assisted mentally challenged kids with projects such as puzzles and special assignments.

A also won an award named the Kings of Pythias. This honor was bestowed on students who were an asset to the community and showed excellent leadership skills. At the University of xxx, I joined a fraternity and became an important member by taking on important roles such as social planner and pledge leader.

If you ask a number of people why they decided to follow a certain career or path in life, many of them will say because a teacher they had in high school or college made an impression that could not be forgotten. Likewise, time and time again, students are found to learning. An excellent teacher is not afraid to have the students question everything around them...including the teacher him/herself. This shows that the teachers care about them as unique individuals. Lastly, the best teachers help guide students toward the desirable pathways in life. They do not tell the students which way is best, but rather encourage them to acquire the necessary information and then make informed decisions. This is the type of dedicated teacher I look forward to being.