One thing that I learned over the summer was that there really is a teacher shortage. After sending out some resumes and applying with the school district, I soon found myself inundated with interview requests. It was both an ego boost and a sad statement of our education system. Anyway, I agreed to an interview … Continue reading Becoming A Middle School ESE Teacher
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Manage Stress and Anxiety with These Effective Tips
In this ridiculously stressful world, it feels like anxiety is constant. But it's important not to let it get the best of you. via Pexels Understand Your Triggers So, what do you do? Well, for starters, you need to understand your triggers. Keeping a journal to record situations, people, or activities can help make you … Continue reading Manage Stress and Anxiety with These Effective Tips
I Almost Didn’t Graduate
In my last post, I gave the basic update of my life but I I do have to share the story about how I thought it was all going to fall apart. I gotta say that I didn't think I was going to make it through this last semester, because of Research Methods Lab. The … Continue reading I Almost Didn’t Graduate
Here’s To Future Adventures
There have been a lot of changes in my life over the last couple of months. I finally finished my BA which I never thought it would happen. (My graduation ceremony is August 2nd!) I passed my Exceptional Student Education Certification Exam and will start a job as a middle school ESE teacher in August. … Continue reading Here’s To Future Adventures
Managing Anxiety
According to the WHO (World Health Organization), over 300 million people worldwide have an anxiety disorder. However, it's likely that the actual figures are far higher, as many people find it hard to open up and talk about how they are feeling. Photo by Joice Kelly on Unsplash While we’re all anxious from time to … Continue reading Managing Anxiety
A Text From An Old Flame
I think we all have "the one that got away" people in our past, right? Well, I definitely do. He was the guy that I was head over heels for but he did not feel the same. I mean, he cared about me and we had a bond, but my deep feelings were not mutual. … Continue reading A Text From An Old Flame
Racism And My White Privilege
I had kind of a weird thing happen at work a few months ago. In the mornings, a few of us sit in the lobby waiting for the kids who were still arriving (late). One of the moms stayed back to talk. After a few minutes, the conversation turned to how she went to a … Continue reading Racism And My White Privilege
Finishing My College Adventure
Well, after the financial aid drama (which I finally got!) and the pure adjustment to doing homework again, I have finished my spring semester and only have one semester left. I will be taking 2 classes over the summer and then I will be done! I can't put into words how truly excited and proud … Continue reading Finishing My College Adventure