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So as I've mentioned on here before, I graduated college the weekend before Christmas with a degree in Psychology and a minor in English Literature. My ultimate desire is to protect children from the horrors of society – shield them from the terrible things that can happen to them. I realize that it’s pretty far-fetched and I can’t protect EVERY child, but…I feel like I have to at least try. I’m passionate about ensuring that children DO have a childhood. Remember your childhood? The midnight games of capture-the-flag and manhunt, sleepovers, camping trips, when McDonalds (or Burger King) was simply the biggest treat you could imagine, NES (if you don’t know what this is, you’re from the wrong generation!) – everything that you still reminisce about now that you’re in college or recently graduated, starting your life? There are children who never experience this; children who have to deal with the awkwardness of growing up before they learn their times tables or how to write their name in cursive. The sad reality of it all is that they’re shoved to the shadows by society. No one wants to think of the horrors some of these children see and face, but facing them is the only way to stop them. I want to work in an elementary school to identify problems these children may be experiencing: social/emotional issues, behavioral problems, cognitive deficiencies, problems at home including potentially abusive situations, and pretty much anything else that could hinder a child's development. I then want to work with the child, the parents, and the school to develop a plan of action to best suit the child. Unfortunately, work like that requires a master's degree as well as more experience than I have in the schools. Therefore, I'm taking a step towards that goal by applying for an assistant reading instructor position at a local elementary school. It involves taking small groups of children who are having problems reading (most of them are likely on IEPs, or individual education plans, signifying a problem in one or more areas) and working with them on their reading skills. I'm technically overqualified for the job (a degree isn't necessary), but I'm honestly happy with whatever I can get right now. Coming in mid-year means it's harder to find positions, so I'm lucky to have found this.
SO...I have an interview tomorrow (Wednesday morning) at 9am. Here's hoping I'll get it! (I'd also be making almost 1.5 times what I make now - always good when I just bought a new car lol).
SO...I have an interview tomorrow (Wednesday morning) at 9am. Here's hoping I'll get it! (I'd also be making almost 1.5 times what I make now - always good when I just bought a new car lol).
. I went by to see my old High School JROTC instructors today, and they're confident that I'll be offered a job. What a dream come true (almost...).
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