10 Things I have done since I Graduated from Teacher's College

I have been busy...

Part of the reason why I wanted to start writing a blog was to share my journey of finding a career as a teacher (and commit myself to this mission). I graduated with my Bachelor in Education from Lakehead University in June, and have since been giving myself a break, while applying for jobs. 

So far since graduating from Teacher’s college with teachables in Environmental Science and English at the Intermediate/ Senior level, I have: 

1. Taken my Intermediate Division, Geography ABQ

 [My final project for the course, creating an interdisciplinary unit. I did mine on the theme of moving. The picture is  of the title page.]

2. Cared for my grandmother, who broke her leg

3. Obtained my Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) designation. You can now find me under “find a teacher” on the OCT website: http://www.oct.ca/findateacher/memberinfo?memberid=647228

4. Chaperoned a 15-day canoe trip for Grey Highlands Secondary School- where I did my second teaching placement 

5. Went on a trip to Costa Rica with my boyfriend (who got a black eye while white water 

rafting)

6. Volunteered for Dundas Street United’s Vacation Bible School

7. Worked for Trails Youth Initiatives, where I led two canoe trips. I will continue working with one of the groups for a weekend every month during the school year. 

8. Went on a five day backpacking trip in Algonquin Park & Completed my first mountain bike race (Paul's Dirty Enduro 30 km)

9. Have had one interview for a Section 23 Aboriginal Studies job, which unfortunately, I didn’t get. It put many smiles on my face to be given an interview. As a side note, I had originally been given an interview, which was cancelled and rescheduled because I wasn’t on the board’s occasional teaching list. I am happy to have had the experience, as it gave me hope for a future in the teaching profession. 

10. And of course, I am applying for  jobs, vigorously improving my resume, cover letter and job hunting techniques and awaiting another interview to come my way 

  

There have been times in the past 5 months where all I have wanted is any job, but I think my desire to have a job related to teaching is rekindling.

My end goal is to teach in the traditional classroom, but at the moment I am aiming for a job tutoring, to get on a supply list or any other education related job. There are probably so many education related jobs that could be perfect for me that I am totally unaware of. 

Like usual, the key is to keep my eyes on the prize, live my life to the fullest, and believe in myself.

Until next time,

Susannah 

[Taken from my original blog: http://selfsightings.tumblr.com/ written on October 17, 2013]