Five-Year Career Development Plan
In the next five years I would like to further my education. I have always wanted to become a teacher. I would like to be that individual that a student can reflect on. In five years I should be a certified educator in my own classroom. I want to prepare students for their roles in society by ensuring that they can communicate effectively, think critically, and solve problems. I would like to expand my knowledge as a teacher and learn successful teaching methods in an effort to assist my students with meaningful academic growth.
Self-discipline and time management skills are crucial when trying to obtain a degree. It is extremely important to use time wisely. I may have to overcome several barriers along the way. Barriers may be financial, time restraints, or lack of support from family and friends. Having the knowledge of how to overcome these barriers and having backup plans is what makes the difference between meeting goal versus abandoning the goal. If faced with any of these barriers I will try to have a positive outlook and attitude. I will try to look on the bright side. One's ability to bounce back from disaster and loss depends on the person's ability to use resiliency skills to conjure up positive emotions when he or she is challenged severely (Michaud, 2002). I will monitor my stress level and use relaxation techniques specific to me and my needs if necessary in order to avoid abandoning the goals that I have set. Knowledge in my opinion is changing based on our experiences and the environment that surrounds us. Therefore, we must teach students to be cognizant of their every day life experiences and to learn how those experiences have affected them positively or negativ ...