That awesome time in your life when you look back on your webpage and go... what the heck have I been doing to not have posted anything in forever. Well let's just see. I've graduated and become a full fledged teacher, albeit one without a full-time contract yet, but that's just a minor detail. I am a substitute teacher, and I gotta say a pretty good one. This has been perfect for me, because I have the time to continue learning from multiple sources. If I had just gone and gotten a contract right off the bat, well for one I would have been stressed to the max. Just graduating and teaching full-time, talk about a life changer. I also would have missed out on all of the much needed experiences that come along with being a substitute teacher. If you ever worry about your own classroom management skills, well go sub for a couple of days in a couple of different classrooms. Trust me, real quick will you perfect your own style, while also picking up a couple of different ways to try things, just in case. Also how great is it to get experience at everything, and I mean everything. I love being a drama and social studies teacher, but as a sub I have had the chance to teach Judo, foods, yoga, science, math, elementary, K & E, choir, french, the list goes on. I may not have had the chance to try my hand at these subjects if not for subbing. And I may not have as interesting a resume either.
Which brings me to my next little nugget. I have an interview tomorrow. With a principal. About a job. Ya I think I'll walk back into that grade 5 art class dealing with glitter paintings. This is a new level of stress for me. I've had interviews for jobs before, but not to this level. I will be analyzed and viewed as being worthy of continuing my career as a teacher in their school, or I will be given a severe blow to the ego, that might have me questioning why I ever wanted to become a teacher in the first place. Ok maybe the second outcome not so much, but still, it might not end pretty. I need to sell myself as a component individual, worthy of the task of teaching others. Great, that thought just sent a shiver down my spine. Luckily I know I can teach, and what's better is I know I can connect with students. Think back on the subbing I've been doing. Here I have a day, and in some cases an hour to make an impression on a class, because let's face it, the students are the ones who'll ask for you back, and if they do, you have a sub job for life. I've been able to become a recognizable face in multiple schools, without being a full-time teacher there, because I can connect with my classes, when I am their teacher. That's how I think about it as well. I am their teacher, even when I'm subbing, and my students are important to me. The problems at lunch are mine to cope with, the stresses of the day are placed on my shoulders. The fact that I won't see them on a day to day bases means very little. I saw them then and that is what matters.
Hmmm did I mention I have a job interview tomorrow. I should work on that. Blogging what a nice release. Wish me luck.
Which brings me to my next little nugget. I have an interview tomorrow. With a principal. About a job. Ya I think I'll walk back into that grade 5 art class dealing with glitter paintings. This is a new level of stress for me. I've had interviews for jobs before, but not to this level. I will be analyzed and viewed as being worthy of continuing my career as a teacher in their school, or I will be given a severe blow to the ego, that might have me questioning why I ever wanted to become a teacher in the first place. Ok maybe the second outcome not so much, but still, it might not end pretty. I need to sell myself as a component individual, worthy of the task of teaching others. Great, that thought just sent a shiver down my spine. Luckily I know I can teach, and what's better is I know I can connect with students. Think back on the subbing I've been doing. Here I have a day, and in some cases an hour to make an impression on a class, because let's face it, the students are the ones who'll ask for you back, and if they do, you have a sub job for life. I've been able to become a recognizable face in multiple schools, without being a full-time teacher there, because I can connect with my classes, when I am their teacher. That's how I think about it as well. I am their teacher, even when I'm subbing, and my students are important to me. The problems at lunch are mine to cope with, the stresses of the day are placed on my shoulders. The fact that I won't see them on a day to day bases means very little. I saw them then and that is what matters.
Hmmm did I mention I have a job interview tomorrow. I should work on that. Blogging what a nice release. Wish me luck.