is teaching a profession?

"In education, a teacher is one who helps students or pupils, often in a school, as well as in a family, religious or community setting. A teacher is an acknowledged guide or helper in processes of learning. A teacher's role may vary between cultures. Academic subjects are emphasized in many societies, but a teacher's duties may include instruction in craftsmanship or vocational training, spirituality, civics, community roles, or life skills. In modern schools and most contemporary occidental societies, where scientific pedagogy is practiced, the teacher is defined as a specialized profession on the same level as many other professions."

This is an an article from wikipedia got my attention and so i decided to create an article bout it. Teaching is indeed a big responsibility, you really have to work hard in order for you to be in this profession. Being a teacher is , i guess, is a not a profession but a vocation. just imagine the number of students you faced everyday, the pile of works in your table inside the faculty room, not to mention the works you brought home. being a teacher needs patience, u should be hardworking and willing to set aside of your personal life (even love life) for the sake of a student who needs your help. sometimes you even forgot to eat ur meals because there are lots of papers piled up in your table to be check. so many dealines, a lot of things to submit, and a lot of problematic students to help everyday. sometimes, i was kinda thinking "what if im not a teacher"? will i be this kind of person? will i be like this?

in my high school years, i never thought of becoming a teacher. i was thinking of becoming a doctor, an engineer or a politician maybe. hahahaha! but really i never thought of becoming a teacher. in my 4th year, i transferred here in manila. i studied at Pasay City East High School. being new to the school of course, i was a bit shy and ashamed of myself (promdi eh). i befriended everybody. i belonged to a class which is 2nd to the lowest section. there are 17 section and i was in section 15. well the first quarter turn out to be good, i became the top 1 in the class, which made me very famous. and so my classmates always asked me about our assignments, rely on me in doing our projects and even voted for me to be the class representative in every competition in the school. but still i never thought of becoming a teacher.

here comes the second sem, there is this science teacher who inspired me much. i like her style of teaching. we learn a lot from her. from that very day, i said to myself.... i wanted to become a teacher!!!!

and so here i am, fulfilling my dream, enjoying what i do in life, contented with what im doing and willing to inspire others.