How do I become a teacher?

During the time spent in this class one of the topics we covered is how we go about becoming a teacher. One of the ways we learned to go about trying to become a teacher was the certification process. For example, I looked up how to become certified as a teacher in Massachusettes wheras others looked elsewhere for different certification rules. Part of the certification process is the college experiance. During my years in college I will not only take classes that will be beneficial to becoming a teacher but I will also engage in student teaching. The second part of the college experiance that will be beneficial to my becoming a teacher will be taking and passing both the Praxis I and II tests. These tests are crucial to my becoming certified as they determine whether or not I am fit to teach. Therefore, when I look back at what I have learned in this class as to how I become a teacher, I must remember that it will be imperative to do my absolute best in my classes at UMF as well as pass my Praxis I and II exams. I will have to also do well in my student teaching and once I graduate, go for my certification in Massachusettes. After I become certified I can then look at where I want to teach and hopefully acquire a job.