Where I Am At (May)

The weather finally got better this month which means so did my mood. :) I bought an Erin Condrin life planner this moth to try it out. I fell in love as soon as I got it and have been recommending it to all the other teachers I know. I will be posting about it soon.
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Keeping a planner has been helping me get back into healthy eating, workouts and getting my house back together.

I began working with sixth graders this moth that are on the spectrum. The best part about this new experience is I am with them for English class which has always been one of my favorite subjects.

I had an interview with a summer program that works with low-income rural students. The program is based on the Reggio Emilia approach which I'm really excited about and helps them develop self-esteen, social skills, and reduce high-risk behaviors. My job will be lots of scaffolding and data collecting. I will be starting to work for the program next month when school ends.

This was also my last month of teaching Jr. Church. I had a great time working with the kids in my class but it with my new job starting and Grad School just around the corner, I need a break.

#Weareverythinginmycloset

I have started posting pictures of all of my teaching outfits on instagram. Almost all my clothes come from thrift shops and since I shop so often I want to make sure I am keeping track of what I still wear and what I don't so I started the hashtag #weareverythinginmycloset.

A lot of my style is vintage. I love colors and floral and polka dots.

I think my students really respond to the way I dress and it is a big part of the type of teacher I am. I dress up for every holiday and school event and season. It is hard not to find a reason to dress up.

First Interview

Last week I was called for my first interview. I had my interview the next day and the next morning I
 received an email letting me know I was not moving on in the interview process. Three days and it was over. I wrote a thank you to the school for their time and I started filling out new applications.

I have read several blogs on how to prepare yourself for interviews. I've gone through dozens of “best answers to interview questions” and “key words to use to get you the job” posts but never read a single thing on what do if they didn't hire me. So I made a little list for myself and those of you who are also still searching.

Thank the people you interviewed with, as well as everyone rooting for you.

Stay positive

Fix what you felt could be better

Get as much feedback as you can

Fill out another application for every rejection you get

Remember it doesn't mean you are a bad teacher, maybe just not what they need at the moment

The best thing about this interview was finally crossing "teacher interview" off my bucket list and my friend gave me a new affirmation that goes so well with my blog.
“You are already a teacher. You just need a class.”

And find a class I shall.