job interview from a couple of weeks ago

A couple of weeks ago I had a job interview that I blogged about. I did hear that they decided to go on with other candidates even though I had impressive credentials and interview. The story of my life. So, I am thinking of other things I am good at to possibly start something up. We will see. I will keep you posted on this.

job interview

Tomorrow, I have a job interview in the AM, keep your fingers crossed. Will update more on that later.

No news, is good news....

Well, there is the saying that no news is good news.... I wonder how long that goes for. I had an interview about a month ago and contacted the person twice. The first time I called and left a message as the school was still on summer break. The second time I called, I was able to talk with a receptionist. I told her that I had interviewed with so and so and had not heard anything about the position one way or the other. I was told that the person I had interviewed with was in a meeting but she would put me through to leave her a voice mail. So, in my voicemail I told her who I was and when I had interviewed and that I was following threw with her. That was a week ago.. I still have not heard anything.

Secondly, I interviewed for another position at another school. The interview went really well. Two hours later the principal of the school called and said she wanted to talk about a different position and to come in when I could. So, I went up and talked with her and another person about the other position. I felt it went really well. I was told they were making their decision soon.... Still have not heard anything. So, how long does the phrase no news is good news really good for??

I feel that wherever I am meant to be I will eventually get there. I am very grateful for having the opportunity to get experience in interviews as well as in my job field. Time will tell.

long term sub job

Starting next Monday March 1st I will start a long term sub job at the local middle school. I will be working there for the remainder of the school year with 7th graders as a helper in Math and Language Arts. I am very excited about this opportunity and just learned that I get an official email address during that time. So I am excited about this and all the things I will learn along the way.

jobs, jobs and more jobs

So I am currently a long term sub at a good local public school and have another long term job with the school from March until May. However, today I was called by a very good private school about a possibly full time teaching job at their school. I am going to call back and see when the job is etc and what it is. I feel that I can not go back on the commitment for March- May, so I guess we will see what it is tomorrow. So time will tell. I applied to the private school a while back maybe in August or September and am just now hearing something from them. So time will tell. Just wish me luck with making the best decision for me at this time.

will work for.....

So today I went to check up on some jobs at two local school districts. The first one I went to I had applied to and received a letter from them back in May and then a phone call back in June. So, I go by to check on it and ask about my status. My answer was that there are currently no positions available in the elementary level, but they would let me know if something came up that I needed to interview for. As well as adding that they keep all applications on file for 2 years. I told the very nice lady thanks for checking and letting me know. Then I went to a second local district that I had applied to. I asked them if there was anything else to do other than apply online and they were very helpful and said that should be good enough and that I could call person x to check as well and that someone would contact me. Then, as I was driving back I got a phone call from another school. I called them back when I got home and was told that they did not have any positions either, but I could sub there. So I said that would be great and asked what I needed to do to get on that list, and added that they should have all my information that I had sent them as well as an application that I had filled out for a tutoring job that is apart from the school. So at least today I have felt like I have some answers to many questions.

I will be tutoring a little girl that is going into kindergarten for about a week and a half helping her prepare for kindergarten to be at the top of the class, as her grandmother who is a family friend had asked me to help with. So, that is something to look forward to for a bit. Also, I am looking into taking the GRE to go and get a masters degree. I am thinking that will help me too since I feel I have done everything I can and still just stuck. I am looking into speech path programs which my undergrad degree is in as well as education programs. I just recently have felt at a loss of what else I can do to get a job, even an aide or assistant job just to get my feet wet. I feel that everyone wants you to have experience but no one seems to be willing to help you get the experience, my life is a never ending circle of non experience. I guess subbing and student teaching do not seem to count anymore. UGH....

So, we will see where I end up and if I end up subbing again. I will be starting off on many more sub lists this year than last so I am hoping that will be in my favor and something will happen from that. So, that is my job update for now.

Jobs anyone???

Many of you maybe reading this thinking, wow she has not had an update in a while. So, you ask, what has been going on lately?? Well, let me tell you this semester I have been substitute teaching. I am on several school lists. I was thinking this would keep me busy and that I would get more experience and have something to do everyday. However, this has not been the case. I have even been certified to teach special educaiton as of recently but do not have much experience in this area. I did meet someone recently who works in special education at the Dallas ISD schools. I feel fortunante that I met this person about a week ago. He added me as a friend on facebook, which I thought hmmm I can ask him some questions about the day to day life working in special education. So, I messaged him and we will hopefully be meeting in the next week. I am thinking this will help me a lot as well as give me a contact of someone who works in the special education field.
Also, I am going to work part time for my dad. Right now I am thinking working for him three days a week and subbing two days a week. We will see how this works out. I also, applied to substitute teach at Richardson ISD and will hopefully be able to start that in the new year. So that is my plan for now. Now, you are all updated.