What is your current job, what program are you enrolled in,
what brings you to that program, and what do you expect when you graduate
(change jobs? obtain a promo, etc.).
I am currently a Pre-K teacher and formerly a 2nd
grade teacher. I taught 2nd grade for 6 years and
when my youngest son was born I made the transition to be a stay at home mom. I began teaching Preschool 2 years ago. I always knew I wanted to go back to school
and this summer was the right time. I
knew I wanted to stay in education, I love the kids, challenge and summers off (let's face it, it's a perk!). Library science has always stood out to
me. I have an aunt who is a librarian and she's always talked highly of it.
Next, describe the kind of
work that you want to do and the type of organization or institution in which
you want to work. Based on these chapters, briefly describe what your strong
competencies are and what areas you want/need to improve, and explain what you
need to learn. Then, discuss how you will obtain the skills you need through
this degree program (Will you obtain the skills you need in the required
courses in your program? What electives might you need to take to help you
develop skills specific to your aspirations?)
My goal
is to become an elementary school media specialist.
I actually just got hired on at my previous campus and will start as
soon as my current classes wrap up and all the paper work goes through. I’ve really enjoyed the ETEC and LIS courses
in the program so far. I have a great
start to my portfolio and I’m learning things that I can truly carry on to my
career. I've developed a greater sense of what I want the media center to represent and how I want to run it from an education stand point.
Finally, what organizations
would best support your continued learning after you graduate? Do you think you
would benefit from joining those organizations before graduating? Explain why
or why not?
Both the Texas (TXLA) and the American (ALA)
library associations would be very beneficial to join in my future career. I’ve already joined some online forums and
groups that cater to Texas librarians. I
figure even though I’m not official yet, it’s useful in getting ideas and
seeing how current media specialists are doing things, and what is and isn’t
working for them. I enjoy going to conferences to continue learning new trends in education, and now the library science field.
Thats great that you actually got the job you set out for, and ahead of graduation...Congratulations, I'm sure that's a great feeling! I think those associations would fit you great and make perfeect sense for your media specialist position. I really enjoy conferences as well and getting to talk to people, face to face, to discuss what they are doing and techniques that work best in their specific situations. Good luck in your new role, very exciting things to come for you!! Great post!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding that you got the job you set out for. That speaks volumes to your drive and passion and also to the graduate program we are all in at Texas A&M-Commerce. I also got the job I was setting out for this past summer. I am learning so much while on the job, but I am also finding that I have a lot to contribute based on my knowledge from this program. I do believe a key to us advancing in our careers will be tied to our continuing education in field specific organizations. Good luck in your new adventure!
ReplyDeleteSo awesome you got your job! Great organizations too, I chose TXLA! I am hoping to get to go to the librarian conference this year and the nerd in me is soooo excited!
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