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Katie's work combines: Education, Writing, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
English Language and Literature, General
California State University, Fullerton
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a High School Teacher:
Bachelor's Degree: English Language and Literature, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
First, I decided I wanted to major in English and applied to CSUF and CSULB. I ultimately went with CSUF because the campus was a perfect fit.
2.
During my studies at CSUF I did the study abroad program at the University of London where I studied English and Cultural Anthropology.
3.
During my last undergrad semester, I decided I wanted to teach in high school.
4.
Then I graduated from CSUF and decided to do the teaching program there. During that time I did internships and my pre-teaching requirements.
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Then, I finished the credential program and applied to work at Rancho Verde High School, and was hired there.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
The noise I hear the most is when people claim we don't teach "life skills" and that schools should be teaching things that will help you in life, like taxes, and budgeting, and auto shop or home etc.
How I responded:
We do teach life skills. We teach critical thought, communication, problem solving; these skills help in life. Find ways to make it relevant to the students and they'll see the value of the lessons too.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Being in front of people definitely can create an overwhelming feeling. I used to get like that for awhile, but I overcame it by trusting the process and naturally got used to being someone always out in front of many people.