Why I became a Math Teacher

As a freshmen, I enrolled into University of Delaware as a declared biology major, following my ambition in becoming a radiologist.  After taking some courses I realized this field was not right path for me.  I started thinking about what I enjoyed and thought of the times when I tutored students in mathematics.  The excitement I had when tutoring students made me switch majors and transfer to Montclair State University to pursue a career in mathematics with a concentration in secondary education.  But even up until not too long ago, I had doubts about choosing the right career.  I was extremely nervous I would end up not enjoying teaching as I thought I would.  When I started my student teaching semester I suddenly realized I was right where I belonged.  Seeing how much I impacted my students within the three months that I was there was one of the most rewarding feelings I had in my life.  The connections I made with the students and staff were indescribable and made it much harder to part ways when I ended my semester.  This experience gave me the confidence and reassurance to become a successful mathematics teacher.  The completion of my student teaching semester was also the completion of my undergraduates degree and now I am continuing my education and receiving a BS in mathematics education.