Some of you may or may not know my story, the whole reason for why this career has been the one thing I've known and wanted for as long as I can remember. Earlier this year, I stumbled upon my written autobiography (expressing why I chose this path and believed in it whole-heartedly) which I sent in as part of my application for the teaching program at CSUF. Reading through this autobio essay, mind you------- it's been 6 years since this essay was written and submitted, revived this passion that's always been within me. I have been going through a roller coaster of challenges over the last 4 years in pursuing, searching, and trying to land a teaching job in this difficult [yet priceless and most rewarding] career path and economy of California. I felt that giving you more of a background would help in understanding who I am as an educator. I'd say you can take this post as a personal one-on-one interview/ FAQ for Ms. C. I'm going to keep it to 1-3 questions overall...
** brace yourself, you'll need to have all ears & eyes when taking a gander at this long overdue post As you can see, blogging consistently has never been a forte of mine. It has been about a year and a half since my last post. A lot can happen in a year, let alone even just a month with the life God has granted me thus far. Since my last post, I've experienced my second long-term subbing gig (while learning to balance other things that are just as crucial to my life)..... get this? As a HIGH SCHOOL teacher. Never in a million years did I see that coming. Ever since my experience in student teaching in the high school environment (2011), I've always shied at the thought of considering that level again. I did sub in high schools after earning my credential, but it wasn't a place I felt suited me. It's not that I wouldn't be doing my best as a high school teacher, it's just that I've personally always enjoyed being around the 6th-8th grade students. ...