David Quincy
English Teacher
Elkhorn Public Schools
Elkhorn, NE USA
“Find enjoyment in the small things.”
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Graduating college
Becoming a substitute teacher
Taking time away from education
Meeting my wife
Reevaluating my desire to teach again
Education
High School
Graduate
Teaching
National University
Teaching
National University
Career
English Teacher
I create lessons for students to help them understand concepts in literature and to become better writers.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Writing
Teaching / Mentoring
Day to Day
A typical day includes greeting students, providing work for them so that they can be successful and learn. Some days I need to work with certain students a little more to support them. I also attend meetings to discuss goals and planning. From time to time I reach out to parents to share good news about their child or to discuss ways to help their child grow.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
The steps to becoming a teacher are pretty linear. You have to take classes, student teach, and find a job. It might be a good idea to start as a TA or spend time volunteering with kids to see if it is a right fit.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Bachelor
Technology
Technology
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"You shouldn’t be a teacher because the kids don’t respect you and you won’t make any money."
