After quitting my job and taking a job that was a "step down", I was a little disappointed in myself. I was so conflicted! Yes, I wanted this experience of working with autistic kids before I committed myself to being their teacher. On the other hand, I didn't go to college to be a PCA. I didn't pay thousands of dollars to do a job that DOESN'T require a college degree... However, I stuck it out. I was grateful for this opportunity to work with these students and see if I was appropriate for a job such as this. It paid off. I LOVE working with these kids! I'm praised constantly that I am so good with my student. I was informed today that a new classroom is opening and guess who will be the teacher for that classroom? This girl! Everything happens for a reason and although I waivered here and there, I stuck it out, and everything is turning out better than I could have ever planned.
I LOVE my new job and I truly enjoy my coworkers. I have never worked in an environment where I wanted to actually see my coworkers OUTSIDE of work! Now, I find myself making plans with all of them to get together whether it just relaxing, going for a drink, working on a project, or assisting them in something work-related. It's such a relief to work in an environment that I feel comfortable in! I had an issue with a coworker one day this week and unfortunately she left that day before it was resolved. Our director had spoke with both of us to ensure everything was OK but we didn't personally talk things through. The next morning, I approached her and explained that it's a new day so it's a new start. I'm not one to hold grudges over little things and I've moved on from yesterday, I hope she can as well. She seemed hesitant at first but then she jumped on board and we worked really well together today! I hope this sort of catches on because I feel like sometimes a lot of stupid little things go unresolved until they build up and people can't stand one another. I'm NOT an advocate for that. I like to approach things head on in a polite way and resolve it as quickly as possible so we can truly focus on the task at hand, the students.
I'm doing awesome in my master's course. When I first decided to take this leap, I was a little concerned about it. I wasn't sure if I would be able to keep up with the work and if I did keep up with it, would I perform well? Well folks, I don't mean to brag but, I'm doing pretty stinken' awesome. I've gotten 100's in literally everything! Soooo exciting! Furthermore, I LIKE what I am learning and I am able to practice the things I'm learning on a daily basis which makes it even more exciting for me. The only assignment I'm waiting for a grade on is my final reflection glog which you can view at this link:
http://rachaellynne.edu.glogster.com/rachael-davis-final-reflection-glog
It's suppose to be a summary of what I've learned in my Read 717 class. This does not come CLOSE to showing all of the things I learned in this class but it does touch on a lot of the topics and skills we were expected to learn.
Lastly, I get to start my trip to see my husband in just 5 days. 5 days!!! I'm so excited! I get all worked up thinking about it and then I want to start packing all my things up that second so I know for sure I am ready to go and there won't be any delays! Look at that handsome man!
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