Wow! Here I am, June 13th, 2012. I have been kicking around the idea of starting a blog for a couple of weeks now. Currently, I am trying to maximize my presence in a job market that is very difficult. I am an educator, I finished student teaching may 23, 2012. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences on May 5, 2012. What a journey going back to school was. The healing and learning I experienced was unbelievable. I am highly qualified to teach social studies, mandated by the “No Child Left Behind Act.” My experience showed me that teaching is a fine balance between being highly qualified (knowing your content) and connecting with the kids, so an amount of trust is gained, and learning can be strengthened. Preparation is the key, I had to learn that the hard way, early on in student teaching. The growth that occurred for me in the area of preparation was truly evident in the classroom on a day to day basis.
I have been on 4 interviews, my experience was different in each one. It felt like I was searching for the magic word to say that aligned with the schools philosophy. I think I will continue to search if this is the approach I take. Topics like assessment, being part of the community, charting growth, IB programs, technology have all been part of the questions. I can speak intelligently on all of those topics. To date, there has been something missing during the interview. That is why I started this blog, so that I can convey my knowledge and expertise of the industry, and humanize myself so that I have another dimension to present to employers.
The Oak Tree 