Teaching in America

in #life7 years ago

I haven't posted in forever! I started my new career as a teacher in Texas and I have been super busy. I work for an elementary charter school (1st through 6th grade). The majority (80%) of the students are Black Americans from low income homes. Most of our students can not read or write. I was hired as an ESL teacher, however my job has turned into something much more. I mostly teach reading and writing in my classes; not English as a second language.

I work with an awesome bunch of people. I didn't realize how much gossip and bullshit floats around until I actually started working. I do believe some of those people should get a life.

While working at my new school, I have gone to training (paid for by my employer) and learned about the American curriculum. My school is very small (about 10 teachers on staff). As a result, I have a lot of freedom to bounce around the different departments and learn about how schools are ran in America. I am so grateful for this experience. I'm also thankful that my daughter has been able to see me in action and see where I work.

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It was my birthday recently. The whole school sang Happy Birthday to me. Due to a steady income I was also able to afford a lovely cake for my birthday. Which I shared with friends.

Thanks for designing my cake #xtdnrymompreneur! Talk about talent!

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Nice post.Do not relent on your hardwork,teaching profession is not exactly easy,it takes strength and patience to cope and most of all,a good heart,willing to impact in people's life,especially kids.It certainly takes a whole lot to deal with kids
.Thanks for sharing and HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY & MERRY CHRISTMAS.

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