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Ryan 's work combines: Education, Acting & Theatre, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Sequioa High School
Bachelor's Degree
Liberal studies with an emphasis on early childhood education
Foothill Jr College
Bachelor's Degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
California State University, East Bay
Certification
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Notre Dame de Namur University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Elementary School Teacher:
Bachelor's Degree: Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Certification: Multiple subject teaching credential
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Bullying in HS and learning how to embrace them. High School mentor who continues to be a life mentor.
2.
Junior College - learning to write at the collegiate level - many tears.
3.
4 year college - learning how to live on my own and balance life.
4.
Credential program - interning while going to school, working, paying bills, healthcare.
5.
First teaching jobs - learning what my teaching style truly is.
6.
Finding a partner who embraced how much of my time and energy goes into teaching.
7.
After school nanny from HS to the end of College and working at after school care.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
The most discouraging aspect of teaching is criticism from administrators that never taught in a classroom the curriculum they're evaluating. Parents who believe they know more about their child in your classroom and criticize you based on incomplete info
How I responded:
By being confident in the fact that what I am doing is best for my students. The communication I receive from past parents and students thanking me, even when in college.