Sam
The Importance of Being a Well-Rounded Individual
In the short amount of time that I have been teaching, first through student teaching and now through subbing, I have become very grateful for my wide range of interests and experiences. Growing up I was never really part of one specific clique. I played high level hockey so I fit in comfortably with the [...]
A Look Backward and a Look Forward
2009 is in the books and 2010 is upon us. The past year saw me starting and completing my student teaching. Graduating from college and getting my Ohio and Michigan teaching licenses. Spending an entire summer fruitlessly looking for a job in southeast Michigan. Starting to substitute teach at my old high school while continuing [...]
Subbing Difficult Classes
Every so often I’ll get a chance to talk to the teacher I’ll be subbing for in advance to actually being in his or her classroom. Once in awhile, they will do me the benefit of “warning” me which of their classes is “bad.” I haven’t decided if this is useful information or just something [...]
Weekend Self-Improvement #2
This weekend was all about making connections for me. After our hockey game (I’m assistant coaching my former high school’s hockey team) I talked with my former vice principal. We chatted about my job prospects and teaching in general for a few minutes before he introduced me to somebody from the opposing school who is [...]
My Resume Fiasco
I had an eye opening experience earlier this week. An administrator at the high school I most often sub (which happens to be where I also went to school) offered to take a look at my resume. As a former social studies teacher turned brand new administrator, I knew she would have some good advice [...]