Well, yesterday I took a big step (at least for me) toward becoming an elementary school teacher. I’m already in a certification/master’s degree program to become a teacher - but yesterday was another big step. Ready for it …
I got my fingerprints taken so I can get a fingerprint card …
(i.e. I’m having a police/fbi background check to verify that I’m me and that I’m not a criminal- this is my second fbi background check - I have to admit - I’m curious to see what’s in my fbi file …)
Then when I get the card (3-6 weeks) I’ll go get my substitute teaching certification and become a sub … I’m a bit nervous about this … I was talking with my friend Sara S, a teacher, about it and she feels that I’m ready to start subbing, though this may have more to do with her wanting me to sub for her whenever she needs it since I already know all her kids.
I guess part of the reason I’m not so sure of myself on this is because I’ve been out of the classroom for about 7-1/2 years and I feel like I’ve lost a lot of my self confidence in that area. I’ve been interning in Sara’s class for about a year now and while I’ve learned a lot … part of me feels like there’s so much more to learn.
I guess I have to trust those who know me well cuz I can’t really gauge myself in this instance.
I think you’re ready!
