What Nobody Tells You About Teaching
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Avoid the five biggest mistakes that cost aspiring teachers time, money and confidence.
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Cut through confusing advice and choose the right teacher preparation route for your career goals.
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Navigate the emotional challenges of teaching, including anxiety, self-doubt and imposter syndrome.
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Become not just a teacher, but the kind of teacher who builds a rewarding, lasting career.
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Includes FREE access to companion video resources inside the book.
Choosing the Right Environment
From author and educator Andrew Harold comes this practical, no-nonsense guide to becoming a teacher. Discover the five biggest mistakes aspiring teachers make - and how to avoid them before they cost you time, money and confidence.
Drawing on more than thirty years of experience, personal stories, and hard-won insights, Andrew Harold shares the advice he wishes he'd received before stepping into the classroom, helping aspiring teachers avoid costly mistakes and begin their careers with confidence.
'Becoming a Teacher: The 5 BIG Mistakes to Avoid' tackles this head-on by looking behind the messaging.
Practical, honest and deeply human, this book is for anyone preparing to become a teacher, exploring certification pathways, changing careers in education, or looking to build the confidence, resilience, and self-awareness needed to thrive in the classroom.
Teaching is not simply a profession you enter. It is a person you become.
Andrew Harold holds a master's degree in Business and Management and is a Fellow of the UK's Higher Education Academy with more than thirty years' experience across education, media and creative practice. Over the course of his career, he has taught, mentored, and supported learners in schools, universities, and professional settings in the United Kingdom, Australia, and the USA.
Who is this book for?
If any of these sound like you, then this book was written for you.
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You’re considering a career in teaching.
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You've just earned your bachelor's degree, and you're wondering, "What can I actually do with it? Maybe teaching is the answer."
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You're looking for a more meaningful career and believe your life experience could make a real difference in the classroom - you just aren't sure where to begin.
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You’re new to teaching and just want a little guidance.
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You're already a teacher and want to continue growing, developing, and becoming the best educator you can be.
Becoming a Teacher: The 5 BIG Mistakes to Avoid
Most books about becoming a teacher tell you what to do.
This one shows you what to avoid.
Avoid the mistakes that cost aspiring teachers time, money, and confidence. This practical, no-nonsense guide helps you make the right decisions before you begin and prepares you for challenges few people warn you about.
Becoming a teacher is about more than earning your certification or landing your first job. It's about building the confidence, resilience, and understanding to thrive as a teacher and build a lasting career.