Ok, so if we've talked in the last several weeks, you have learned that my new Dallas experience is not all what I was expecting. There are several difficult circumstances combined with work that I am not sure this is the direction I need to be.(or maybe this is where the three or more stressors factor comes in!)
So, I am thinking about the possibility of going back to school to get my masters or teaching certificate. One thing I have enjoyed and haven't done for a while is adult education. I really enjoyed this while I was in college and it might be something I would like to look into more.
I have also considered being an elementary teacher, a librarian, a baker? a stationary/cafe owner and I'm sure some other things I haven't thought of yet.
Any suggestions on any of this?
5 comments:
Oooh, librarian! Don't you like to read?
Don't be a teacher....too much headache/heartache and no pay raises unless the legislature votes one.
Entrepreneurship sounds interesting. How about a graphic design company, or scrapbooking store, or magazine editing?
You're smart and talented. I'm sure you'll find your niche.
My mom says not to be a teacher, but we all know she loves it. :)
Jon and I decided you can't teach elementary school--you'll make one sarcastic comment, and your little sweethearts will burst into tears. :) Maybe try older kids, or even adults. I'm not sure what the possibilities are with adults, but someone with education knowledge could chime in and let you know. Positive about teaching: you don't have to do much school. Get your emergency certification and get started right away. You'll just have to be enrolled in the certification classes while you teach.
I loved working at the Texas Collection, and thought that a library position would be interesting. And you sort of know the "back end" of that from working at A&M. Down side: lots more schooling. And Jon says that if you're considering working in a public school library, you have to have taught for at least two years.
Entrepreneurship (no applause, please, I got the spelling from my mom's comment) would be fun. You know I'm always up to be partner in that one! It takes a lot more risk than the others, but before you start, you get to decide what you really love, and how to make that make money. Upside: No schooling required at all. Any classes would be helpful, but hey! You're your own boss, and if you feel you're qualified, you can hire yourself, despite your resume! :)
Other option: Being a writer for a newspaper, journal or magazine. Don't know what the pay is with that, but you'd get a chance to really investigate what you write about, and people will read it. You're already qualified for this position.
Or maybe stick it out where you are a little bit longer to see if things smooth out. If anything, it's a good inside look at small business and enrepreneurship. Consider it research!
To teach adults in a literacy program, a bachelor's degree and teaching certificate is needed. To teach adults in a junior college, a master's; in a 4-year college, a doctorate. All teaching requires ongoing continuing education hours each year.
To teach high school, Lydia's right. You could teach now with an emergency certificate in the area where you have your majority hours.
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