and really, that's what it comes down to... even though the job hasn't been offered to me.
So the interview...
I think it went well. However, after the job description was fully outlined, I've decided that I don't want the job, should they offer it to me. There is no room for growth. I was told by the principal that usually, people who have been teachers are the ones that apply for the director of advancement/ admissions, so in a way, I'd be going backwards. The job description online also said, some nights and weekends- but after talking to them, it seemed mostly nights and weekends, plus a lot of driving to different schools to promote the school. At the end, we were laughing and brainstorming ideas regarding a new school video, what else can be done to promote the school. The Vice Principal even walked me to the front door!
As great as that sounds, I'm really interested in a teaching position. Now I just need someone to give me that chance.
I'm grateful for the interview.
Glad I got a chance to get a feel for it and see what it's like.
Life is GRAND!
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Showing posts with label High school. Show all posts
Showing posts with label High school. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
One A Day
Ever since I've come to the conclusion that my job no longer satisfies me, and yes, since that one fateful Tuesday, it's become my other job to become employed as a teacher. I have been doing one thing a day (sometimes more) to help further my goal.
Weekends are no exceptions- in fact, I think I get a lot more done on the weekends.
So this past weekend, I...
*bought a few "teaching" clothes. Slacks, button down shirts, modest, yet fashionable tops. I am ready for the coming school year- late Summer, Fall. Bring it on!
I even have an outfit for parent teacher conferences! Of course, I only have the bare minimum so far, but enough to get me through. I do need a winning interview outfit- that I still have yet to figure out, especially because the weather will play a huge part in that.
A side note- these professional, more tailored clothes I bought are a total departure from what I wear daily, considering I usually go to work in gym clothes. Yes, gym clothes. I work out before work, and during my lunch. Then I work out again after work. And should I have a lunch meeting or a dinner, I usually just wear jeans. Casual- very! So I'm excited to be dressing up.
*dug out all my old college essays. I have a huge stack of them.
I have yet to re- read through all of them, but I have them.
*acquired a few books that will refresh my memory, should I happen to get the high English teacher job that I am applying for. That is actually my top choice. I am prepared to tackle novels and poems. A big thank you to my hubby for buying these for me- they were my career switch gift :)
*printed hard copies of my cover letter and resume, put them in an envelope, and got them ready to be mailed out. All 21 of them. Maybe 22.
I will then start my day tomorrow by taking these to the post office, along with a prayer that I will soon be called for an interview.
*received my first letter of recommendation, from my dear friend, M (The Teacher).
I am so grateful for her help. And she really has helped me out through all this.
So, I am definitely well on my way to teaching at a school near you!
But, until then...
Life is GRAND!
Super Panda
Weekends are no exceptions- in fact, I think I get a lot more done on the weekends.
So this past weekend, I...
*bought a few "teaching" clothes. Slacks, button down shirts, modest, yet fashionable tops. I am ready for the coming school year- late Summer, Fall. Bring it on!
I even have an outfit for parent teacher conferences! Of course, I only have the bare minimum so far, but enough to get me through. I do need a winning interview outfit- that I still have yet to figure out, especially because the weather will play a huge part in that.
A side note- these professional, more tailored clothes I bought are a total departure from what I wear daily, considering I usually go to work in gym clothes. Yes, gym clothes. I work out before work, and during my lunch. Then I work out again after work. And should I have a lunch meeting or a dinner, I usually just wear jeans. Casual- very! So I'm excited to be dressing up.
*dug out all my old college essays. I have a huge stack of them.
I have yet to re- read through all of them, but I have them.
*acquired a few books that will refresh my memory, should I happen to get the high English teacher job that I am applying for. That is actually my top choice. I am prepared to tackle novels and poems. A big thank you to my hubby for buying these for me- they were my career switch gift :)
*printed hard copies of my cover letter and resume, put them in an envelope, and got them ready to be mailed out. All 21 of them. Maybe 22.
I will then start my day tomorrow by taking these to the post office, along with a prayer that I will soon be called for an interview.
*received my first letter of recommendation, from my dear friend, M (The Teacher).
I am so grateful for her help. And she really has helped me out through all this.
So, I am definitely well on my way to teaching at a school near you!
But, until then...
Life is GRAND!
Super Panda
Friday, April 3, 2009
What are we, in high school?
House Party.
Yep, a few people have asked me when our house party is.
Umm... excuse me? Do I look like the house party type to you?
What part of my well manicured (and pedicured), and well groomed self screams house party? Yes, I might be wild and crazy, but def not that kind of wild and crazy. I am deeply perturbed by this. Not to mention the anxiety it gives me when someone mentions house party because it totally just sounds, well, ghetto and so I <3 the
80's, or the 90's. And really, I'm not up for drunks in my beautiful house.
And before anyone goes on thinking that I'm a snob.
I'm def not. I just like to think that those wild and crazy party days are days of the past, and really, well, there's no sense in bringing it back to the present.
So please, let's stick with terms like housewarming, or a celebration, if you will. Because certainly, the term house party guarantees you will not get an invite.
Drunk firefighters on my lawn= def not cute!
Life is GRAND!
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Yep, a few people have asked me when our house party is.
Umm... excuse me? Do I look like the house party type to you?
What part of my well manicured (and pedicured), and well groomed self screams house party? Yes, I might be wild and crazy, but def not that kind of wild and crazy. I am deeply perturbed by this. Not to mention the anxiety it gives me when someone mentions house party because it totally just sounds, well, ghetto and so I <3 the
80's, or the 90's. And really, I'm not up for drunks in my beautiful house.
And before anyone goes on thinking that I'm a snob.
I'm def not. I just like to think that those wild and crazy party days are days of the past, and really, well, there's no sense in bringing it back to the present.
So please, let's stick with terms like housewarming, or a celebration, if you will. Because certainly, the term house party guarantees you will not get an invite.
Drunk firefighters on my lawn= def not cute!
Life is GRAND!
Super Panda
