Well, I have been subbing a lot lately! I have been a lot less stressed about things, which is always nice :) Other than still wishing I had a real teaching job, I am beginning to think that being a substitute isn't too much less than that. I have had a lot of kids tell me things, cry in front of me, and just ask me for a hug while I am there. It makes me think that even though I am not their "real" teacher, I am a loving and comforting person.
So, even though I may not have my own little classroom, my own students, that doesn't all matter. Teaching really isn't about all the objects, it's about loving children, seeing them happy, and I have that. In my own little way, I have that :)
Friday, January 27, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
Turning a new leaf!
Happy New Year! I hope this year brings employment success, financial stability, and a wonderful wedding :)
I was searching for jobs maybe a week or two ago, and found a program that is based in Chicago, that allows an already certified teacher to earn their Master's in Urban Education, as long as you promise to teach in a CPS Turnaround school for four years following your one year "residency". So, I figured I had nothing to loose and looked into the program a little more and finally filled out an application. The only thing I have left to do is complete two essays and a short video clip.
Doing something like this is totally unlike anything I would do. I would love to just get into a school district like anyone else, but that hasn't seemed to work out yet. So, why not do something that will push me in a better direction? And why couldn't I do this? I can :)
So, my resolution for this year, along with loosing weight for the wedding, is to be more proactive and in charge of my life. I am refusing to let anyone get in the way of me bettering myself and career.
Here's to hoping this year will bring about change and success in my life and career! So excited for 2012!
"Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential." -Winston Churchill
I was searching for jobs maybe a week or two ago, and found a program that is based in Chicago, that allows an already certified teacher to earn their Master's in Urban Education, as long as you promise to teach in a CPS Turnaround school for four years following your one year "residency". So, I figured I had nothing to loose and looked into the program a little more and finally filled out an application. The only thing I have left to do is complete two essays and a short video clip.
Doing something like this is totally unlike anything I would do. I would love to just get into a school district like anyone else, but that hasn't seemed to work out yet. So, why not do something that will push me in a better direction? And why couldn't I do this? I can :)
So, my resolution for this year, along with loosing weight for the wedding, is to be more proactive and in charge of my life. I am refusing to let anyone get in the way of me bettering myself and career.
Here's to hoping this year will bring about change and success in my life and career! So excited for 2012!
"Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential." -Winston Churchill
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