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25 Signs You Were Born to Be a Teacher

January 25th, 2011

For some, teaching is a matter of destiny. From their interests and lifestyle, it’s hard to believe they could be anything but teachers. Are you one of these people? Read on to see if you exhibit some of the traits of being a teacher.

1. You’ve seen "Lean on Me" more than 10 times.
2. Your mom, sister, grandpa, and aunt are teachers.
3. You used to "play school" during recess.
4. You’re constantly on the phone helping friends and family understand various problems.
5. You take away peoples’ toys when they misbehave.
6. You’ve been homeschooling your kids for years-even though they’re already in school.
7. You can’t stand working in the summertime. (Who can, though?)
8. You prefer that people call you Mrs. or Mr. Your Last Name instead of your first name.
9. You’re the one in charge at book club.
10. You’re happy to work hard hours for little pay.
11. You know that you’re smarter than everyone and have to share your knowledge.
12. You need two weeks off for Christmas to go to the beach.
13. You need a break from herding cats.
14. You spend your free days walking around the library and museums.
15. You’re always pointing out interesting things to people around you at the zoo.
16. You are fearless in the face of 25 screaming children.
17. You have your own chalk and books at home already.
18. You carry zit cream in a holster.
19. You make lesson plans for family trips.
20. You make your own yearbooks.
21. You make your cats put on plays.
22. You critique blog posts like essays, with spelling and grammar corrections.
23. You’re able to be a nurse, career advisor, friend, mentor, coach and innovator, all at the same time.
24. You can explain things in plain English, even for your incredibly stupid sister.
25. Your photo frames are made of macaroni.