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So, really quickly because I need to go to bed. Tomorrow I get to go to the court house and try to get out of jury duty which TPTB very handily decided to re-schedule during finals week.
Anyway,
After finals I need to sit down and draft my World Dominating Plan of Uber Awesomness. I need a map. A solid-from-point-A-to-point-B guide for how to rescue my life and achieve my dreams. I'm in transition at the moment, or at least trying to transition, and it is challenging. Much of that challenge has to do with my severely overdeveloped fear of failure, some of it has to do with my unwillingness to be uncomfortable, and some of the challenge comes from the fact that there is more than just me at stake here; I have dependents.
I would like to go into teaching. I have always wanted to go into teaching. I wanted to get my PhD and teach at a university. Fate and the universe conspired and that doesn't look like it will happen. The alternative that I have found that I am comfortable with is to teach community college. I have a MA, but it's been six years and I'm nervous about standing in front of a class. In preparation for applying for jobs in the spring, I have signed up to take Applied Composition and Theories of Writing and Literacy. I am hoping that these classes will help me to focus and to refresh what I know about Comp and writing. Back as an undergrad and a grad student, I do not remember the same sort of formal requirements that seem to be in place, now, so in a way I feel that I am at a great disadvantage, and that makes me scared. At the same time, there is nothing that I love more than being in the classroom discussing literature and writing. So, I believe that this is the obvious path for me. It's just ... how do I get onto the path?
I know that some of you guys are teachers and what not, any advice? Suggestions? Words of wisdom and/or calm?
I am at 7 units for next semester which is half-time and I was thinking of adding one more class for fun, maybe audit or something, so that I can participate without having to worry about grades. Film, English, or Women's Studies are at the top of my list, but it really comes down to what is offered when ... I do work full time on top of everything else.
Anywho, any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Anyway,
After finals I need to sit down and draft my World Dominating Plan of Uber Awesomness. I need a map. A solid-from-point-A-to-point-B guide for how to rescue my life and achieve my dreams. I'm in transition at the moment, or at least trying to transition, and it is challenging. Much of that challenge has to do with my severely overdeveloped fear of failure, some of it has to do with my unwillingness to be uncomfortable, and some of the challenge comes from the fact that there is more than just me at stake here; I have dependents.
I would like to go into teaching. I have always wanted to go into teaching. I wanted to get my PhD and teach at a university. Fate and the universe conspired and that doesn't look like it will happen. The alternative that I have found that I am comfortable with is to teach community college. I have a MA, but it's been six years and I'm nervous about standing in front of a class. In preparation for applying for jobs in the spring, I have signed up to take Applied Composition and Theories of Writing and Literacy. I am hoping that these classes will help me to focus and to refresh what I know about Comp and writing. Back as an undergrad and a grad student, I do not remember the same sort of formal requirements that seem to be in place, now, so in a way I feel that I am at a great disadvantage, and that makes me scared. At the same time, there is nothing that I love more than being in the classroom discussing literature and writing. So, I believe that this is the obvious path for me. It's just ... how do I get onto the path?
I know that some of you guys are teachers and what not, any advice? Suggestions? Words of wisdom and/or calm?
I am at 7 units for next semester which is half-time and I was thinking of adding one more class for fun, maybe audit or something, so that I can participate without having to worry about grades. Film, English, or Women's Studies are at the top of my list, but it really comes down to what is offered when ... I do work full time on top of everything else.
Anywho, any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.
