Your science technician, if it gains experience, can evolve into a science teacher
After some consultation with a teacher at my high school - ha ha, I have decided to, in lieu of the Master of Science I had thought of completing next year, return to the University of Auckland for a one year course in education which qualifies you to become a high school teacher - given that you already have a university degree.
Naturally, it only qualifies you to teach subjects related to your major. Since I'm a biology graduate, I can teach physics, chemistry, general science, and biology (duh). Teaching is a pretty lucrative profession in New Zealand, with a very good salary even for those who have only started.
To be honest, I had been a bit wary about doing this, because I am a bit shy and have always thought of myself as not being the "leader" type nor the "responsible" type. However, I have realized that I felt this way only because I didn't believe in myself. I can persevere through tasks when I'm in the mood, to the point of scary devotion (for instance, staying up until midnight to finish those Sailor Stars episode reviews!). And that is an encouraging thought. Also, I have a creative streak and some ideas about how to teach and motivate kids. They might be very good ideas. Or not - but one will never know until they try.
However, the teaching course requires me to attend an interview and have references which are supposed to see if I've "got what it takes". I've applied for the Masters degree as well, just in case I don't get into my course of choice.
Wish me luck. :)
Naturally, it only qualifies you to teach subjects related to your major. Since I'm a biology graduate, I can teach physics, chemistry, general science, and biology (duh). Teaching is a pretty lucrative profession in New Zealand, with a very good salary even for those who have only started.
To be honest, I had been a bit wary about doing this, because I am a bit shy and have always thought of myself as not being the "leader" type nor the "responsible" type. However, I have realized that I felt this way only because I didn't believe in myself. I can persevere through tasks when I'm in the mood, to the point of scary devotion (for instance, staying up until midnight to finish those Sailor Stars episode reviews!). And that is an encouraging thought. Also, I have a creative streak and some ideas about how to teach and motivate kids. They might be very good ideas. Or not - but one will never know until they try.
However, the teaching course requires me to attend an interview and have references which are supposed to see if I've "got what it takes". I've applied for the Masters degree as well, just in case I don't get into my course of choice.
Wish me luck. :)