Being an educator has been a respected and honorable profession for hundreds of years. Over the centuries the profession has grown and developed to become one of the most important sectors in the world. Being a high school teacher, more specifically, has become one of the most in-demand professions in education. Teaching social studies in a classroom setting is a very challenging, yet rewarding position. Requirements to become a history teacher include earning a bachelor of arts degree and being licensed by the state. Once hired, a history teacher enjoys a generous benefits package, excellent working conditions, and works daily to develop and deliver engaging history content that is relevant and meaningful to students. Education and Training To begin the process even before you get all the education and licensing required to become a teacher you need to check if you have the skills needed to meet the qualifications. Patience is a vital skill one must possess to teach. An article from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics writes that “Working with students of varying abilities and backgrounds can be challenging” (“High School Teachers”). Teachers must be able to refrain from attacking you in any way if a student behaves in an excessively disruptive manner or makes comments about you or another student. You can send the student out of the classroom, but never argue with him. Teachers also need to be patient with students who don't understand the material. You need to go through it until the student understands without becoming frustrated with them. Teachers must also have the ability to be resourceful. Educators cannot simply hand out materials to students or lecture and expect them to understand the material…halfway through the paper…in an attempt to make them positive members of society. Your work is vital to the continued success of the human race, even if some days it may seem like just a simple spreadsheet correction. If everyone could have the personal beliefs of a teacher, the world would be a much better and more educated place. Works Cited “High School Teachers.” Handbook on employment prospects. Bureau of Labor Statistics USD Department of Labor, April 5, 2012. Web. December 6, 2013. John Saphier, Mary Ann Haley-Speca, Robert Gower. The skilled teacher who develops your teaching skills. Acton: RBT, 2008. Print. “Requirements for Teaching in Boston.” Educational requirements. Boston Public Schools, 2013.Web. December 6, 2013.Tomlinson, Carol Ann. How to differentiate teaching in mixed-ability classes. Alexandria: ASCD, 2001. Print. Devincenzi, Michael. Personal interview. December 8. 2013