Chapter 13: Improving Teachers and Schools, and School Reform

From just looking at my resume, I already have quite a few experiences that show that I have done some things that have to do with teaching. Such as being a camp counselor at the YMCA, and helping first graders with their learning. By the end of my career here at UMF I would like to add some more things to my resume. I know that I will be able to add student teaching to my resume for my application process to become a teacher. As of right now I will also be able to add and office job to my resume, since what I do here at UMF for work - study is an office assistant position. Ultimately by the end of my senior year here I hope to have things on my resume that show I have experience in the field of teaching.

I have been told a number of times that the first five years of your teaching are very difficult, and that you have to really work at what you’re doing. By the end of my fifth year of teaching I really want to have my resume look like I have advanced and broadened my knowledge in education. I hope to have gotten my masters by the end of my first five years teaching. Along with my masters I would also like to be qualified to teach k-12, and also be certified to teach English as well at the high school level.