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So...in a few months, 6 mos to be exact...I will have finished my 2 year teaching commitment.
What plans do I have afterward?
Well, I cannot stay in the classroom. I tried to concieve how I'd be able to at least do a 3rd year, but I just can't.
I would like to stay in education of course, but try other ways to bridge the gap.
These are the things I've considered:
-Teaching a 3rd year at a KIPP/RISE/TEAM/UNCOMMON school. At these schools I figure there is more unity and support, and higher expectation for the kids/staff overall. I think maybe that would make it a better life. I believe that these schools cater to the student's school AND home life to try and bridge the gap, and that that focus gives students a better chance.
Also, these schools usually have a high majority of kids that began their schooling in the charter, so the student and family has been invested for years.
- Finding some administrative role within education. It's too early for any admin role in the regular public school system. In most TFA affiliated systems I'm ripe for the picking I think.
- Finding a social work job. I think some where in this Journal so far I mentioned that I'm doing an MSW right now. I'm looking for jobs and there is one I have an interview for this week as a social worker in training at a school. I at least got through the first round i.e. application/resume. Hopefully, I get through the interview, then of course, the 3rd part and whew...hopefully I get it.
It starts in Sept.
- Trying to save up enough money, and just go to a science masters program.
I dont really like that option. That would negate my reasons for joining TFA in the first place. Obviously, I'm not getting what I need via science alone, or with science at the forefront. I don't know how getting an MS would help me help people. Not with the science I am interested in.
I would go to WA or MA and do a 2 yr program. It would be free.... If I went to WA the school tuition is cheap enough that I would just take the loans instead of being a TA. It's 9k a year. And rent in town is about 3-500 per month. I could do that. Take classes and find a substitute teaching job?
I don't know what subs get paid there...probably nothing. But if I could make say...even 300$ a week, that would pay my rent! I could take out a loan of 12k per year (heck I pay more than that for my MSW right now), and use it to pay tuition and help out with bills while I work.
What to do what to do.
I am thankful that I have options.
I look at the opportunities I have an I'm like...dang.
Out of all the randomness in my life I can create 3 different types of dynamic resumes that are completely indicative of real work. No exaggerations of importance.
I'm going to continue building that.
Like, I'm going to apply to do a school volunteer thing at my MSW program. I can do focus group assessments with the potential to publish, or I could do workshop curriculum development.
If I get picked as a volunteer I get inducted into a Professional Association of LGBTQ stuff. Plus school credits of some kind.
Isn't that awesome?
In terms of school leadership what have I done in my near 2 years?
Well, I have touched and effected the lives of many youth and adults.
I have brought dynamic aquaria into my classrooms/school.
I have mentored in a robotics club (volunteer).
I am now teaching special needs classes voluntarily.
I gave up 1 year of full time pay to STAY teaching (it wasn't pretty but I survived).
I am done. I think regardless of school I will not teach next year.
I will try and find a job that can utilize what I have and want to give wholly.
That allows me to grow mentally and academically, etc.
Sounds selfish?
I tried. I just feel so ...stagnant. I know there are always 10million things to pay attn to at once in a classroom, but i want something else. I want to attack the problem where I REALLY see it happening.
If I am a social worker, and a good one...hopefully kids can get what they need in all aspects of their lives so they may finally be able to focus on content.
Or at least no one can give the usual excuse (problems at home)
What plans do I have afterward?
Well, I cannot stay in the classroom. I tried to concieve how I'd be able to at least do a 3rd year, but I just can't.
I would like to stay in education of course, but try other ways to bridge the gap.
These are the things I've considered:
-Teaching a 3rd year at a KIPP/RISE/TEAM/UNCOMMON school. At these schools I figure there is more unity and support, and higher expectation for the kids/staff overall. I think maybe that would make it a better life. I believe that these schools cater to the student's school AND home life to try and bridge the gap, and that that focus gives students a better chance.
Also, these schools usually have a high majority of kids that began their schooling in the charter, so the student and family has been invested for years.
- Finding some administrative role within education. It's too early for any admin role in the regular public school system. In most TFA affiliated systems I'm ripe for the picking I think.
- Finding a social work job. I think some where in this Journal so far I mentioned that I'm doing an MSW right now. I'm looking for jobs and there is one I have an interview for this week as a social worker in training at a school. I at least got through the first round i.e. application/resume. Hopefully, I get through the interview, then of course, the 3rd part and whew...hopefully I get it.
It starts in Sept.
- Trying to save up enough money, and just go to a science masters program.
I dont really like that option. That would negate my reasons for joining TFA in the first place. Obviously, I'm not getting what I need via science alone, or with science at the forefront. I don't know how getting an MS would help me help people. Not with the science I am interested in.
I would go to WA or MA and do a 2 yr program. It would be free.... If I went to WA the school tuition is cheap enough that I would just take the loans instead of being a TA. It's 9k a year. And rent in town is about 3-500 per month. I could do that. Take classes and find a substitute teaching job?
I don't know what subs get paid there...probably nothing. But if I could make say...even 300$ a week, that would pay my rent! I could take out a loan of 12k per year (heck I pay more than that for my MSW right now), and use it to pay tuition and help out with bills while I work.
What to do what to do.
I am thankful that I have options.
I look at the opportunities I have an I'm like...dang.
Out of all the randomness in my life I can create 3 different types of dynamic resumes that are completely indicative of real work. No exaggerations of importance.
I'm going to continue building that.
Like, I'm going to apply to do a school volunteer thing at my MSW program. I can do focus group assessments with the potential to publish, or I could do workshop curriculum development.
If I get picked as a volunteer I get inducted into a Professional Association of LGBTQ stuff. Plus school credits of some kind.
Isn't that awesome?
In terms of school leadership what have I done in my near 2 years?
Well, I have touched and effected the lives of many youth and adults.
I have brought dynamic aquaria into my classrooms/school.
I have mentored in a robotics club (volunteer).
I am now teaching special needs classes voluntarily.
I gave up 1 year of full time pay to STAY teaching (it wasn't pretty but I survived).
I am done. I think regardless of school I will not teach next year.
I will try and find a job that can utilize what I have and want to give wholly.
That allows me to grow mentally and academically, etc.
Sounds selfish?
I tried. I just feel so ...stagnant. I know there are always 10million things to pay attn to at once in a classroom, but i want something else. I want to attack the problem where I REALLY see it happening.
If I am a social worker, and a good one...hopefully kids can get what they need in all aspects of their lives so they may finally be able to focus on content.
Or at least no one can give the usual excuse (problems at home)