Professor Of Nutrition Personal Statement

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to teach something that you love to others? For this assignment, I will be discussing what my journey will look like in becoming a Professor of Nutrition. I will discuss what the profession entails as well as what is required educationally and professionally. Having worked in nursing and nutrition for over twenty years, some of my future profession will be based upon my own knowledge and experiences, which will be priceless for my future students to be able to learn not only from books and curriculum, but also from life’s experiences. I am so excited to be able to teach what I love! A Professor of Nutrition teaches college students a curriculum which will include basic diet and nutrition, understanding
Most universities require a minimum of a Master’s Degree. In addition, there are many certifications that may be recommended and not necessarily required, such as a teaching certificate or specialty certifications in nutrition or diabetes management, etc. Usually, it is required to obtain continuing education credits to stay current in the field as well as maintain certifications. In addition, it may be required that taking courses regarding different types of learning styles and disabilities, being that not every student will learn the same way. In some cases, as a professor, I may have in class support for some students, such as an aide. This will mean being able to work with others within the classroom in order to provide the best experience for certain types of
The traits I learned about myself from the personality profile in the Learning Activity (KU Personality Quiz, 2016) include most of the ones listed as personality traits and requirements to become a professor, except for the education, which is in progress as well as the knowledge of learning disabilities. Some areas I will need to work on include furthering my education to at least a Master’s Degree, as well as education on learning styles and discrepancies (USBLS, 2017). I also will need to work on my time management to have time to not only prepare for classes and teach them, but also to be able to have the time for grading and extra help for students when needed. I feel that this is something that is learned during the process and most likely is offered through the university with