Who They Serve:
Teachers primarily work to serve their students, whether that constitutes children or adults. Yet, teachers serve these students in a variety of institutions, including public and private elementary or secondary schools, as well as universities. Deciding whether to work in the public or private sphere is a consideration every prospective teacher must evaluate. While teachers in either sphere have the reward of seeing their students develop new skills and gain an appreciation of knowledge and learning, teachers in private schools generally enjoy smaller class sizes and more control over establishing the curriculum and setting standards for performance and discipline. Their students also tend to be more motivated, since private schools can be selective in their admission processes.9