Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Substitute Teaching
My interent was down for a few weeks so, I'm behind in my uneventful life. Well, Chris is a state employee and Governor Huntsman decided that all Utah State employees should do a test trial of working 4/10s a week instead of 5/8s a week to see if it will cut down on many costs in our incredibly expensive economy. It's a one year idea. Who's to say whether it becomes permanent or not. I would say not since I don't think our state will end up saving that much dinero. Anyway, Chris and I are both now usually home on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. As nice as it is to have so much time together after the first 4 exhausting days, I decided that I should get some kind of a job for Fridays since Chris can stay home with the kids. Waitressing came to mind and then I decided that I'd rather punch out all my teeth with a power drill rather than waitress again! I've done that for 4 years of our 8 1/2 year marriage. I decided to look into substitute teaching. I went down to apply and found out that the training they have just once a year was going to be held just 2 days after I applied. It gave a $5 per work day bonus if you attend. Well, I am all certified now and I had my first teaching experience today. I guess you can't really call it "teaching". I was called in for just one hour today to watch a Senior Class Sports Medicine course while they took a test. They were able to study an additional 1/2 hour at the beginning of class and then had a 1/2 hour to take their test. It was actually quite humorous. I decided that during the test, instead of sitting down behind the desk, I would stay standing in front of the class the whole time just watching the students. I could see a few eyes just dying to creep over to their neighbors, but then they'd look up and see me and their eyes would get big, followed by them focused back down on their own paper. Kinda funny, but all and all it was a great bunch of kids. I had to remind them to be quiet numerous times during study time, but that's not too bad. The real challenge will be this Friday when I take care of a 4th grade class from 8:15-1:30. There are two Elementary schools here in Price. Unfortunately, I will not be at the same school as my daughter. One of these times I'm sure. I'm a little nervous so, wish me luck!
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8 comments:
Carly, good for you!! You're so great to do something with your time. I also think it is great that you have a job you can do if you feel like, or you can say no if you don't. And having a little time away doing something that helps you feel like you're contributing will be nice. You lucked out with the training, too. Maybe it's meant to be!
Welcome back... and congrats on the new job! I'd be nervous too, but you'll do great!
You motivated girl you! I've thought about subbing too, but I never went through with it. I hope all is well, we missed you at the girls night out. Maybe we can schedule another one when you are in town.
Good job, Carly! You'll do a great job! I used to sub before I got my teaching license, but I would hardly ever go because it was so easy to think of other things I could get done that day! I'm sure you'll be more "strong" than me and not turn down jobs like I did! It is a great way to make extra money:) We missed ya at our "mini high school reunion" a.k.a. Girls night Out! We'll have to have another big "girls night out" when you're in town again:)
You'll do great! That's so ambitious of you to go do some substituting. :)
That is awesome Carly! I can't wait to hear how it goes. I hear 4th grade is a great age.
I have to teach middle schoolers next week and I am also really nervous. I will be thinking of you!
Oh my heck! Good luck! I think that is the best part-time job but I am way to scared to try it. Good for you! Glad your first experience wasn't too bad.
Good luck Darling! I am sure you will do a great job. I wouldn't have minded you being a sub for any of my classes in school. :D I also think it's great to get away.
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