What Type Of Person Thrives In The Education Industry According To A Science Teacher At Education For Change
Success in the science teaching profession hinges on the ability to "find joy in the little things," such as a student's academic progress, and effectively manage time, prioritizing tasks to minimize work-life conflict; this allows educators to be present for their families while still accomplishing necessary tasks.
Resilience, Stress Management, Prioritization, Joy in small moments, Work-life balance
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Christina Craig
Science Teacher
Education for Change
UC Davis 2015
Loyola Marymount University - Masters in Urban Education
Psychology
Education, Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
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Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Finding joy in small victories (like a student's improvement) helps sustain you through challenging days.
2. Prioritization is crucial for managing workload and maintaining a work-life balance.
3. The ability to find joy in small moments and effectively prioritize tasks are essential for success in this field.
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How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
Individuals who thrive in this industry are those who can find joy in the little things. It's a hard job, we all know that. But being able to find joy in a child's funny joke or a student reaching new reading levels makes a significant difference.
I was recently in the middle of conferences and had a student who improved from an F to a C+. Sitting with his mom and sharing the extent of his growth was incredibly rewarding. Seeing her light up with excitement for her son's progress is a prime example of those small moments of joy.
People who can find and hold onto these moments do well in this work. There are many difficult days, and being able to recognize these small victories and remind yourself of them during challenging times allows for greater success.
On a less personal, more skill-based note, being able to prioritize is crucial. As I've said, we don't always have enough time to plan. It's important to prioritize how you use your time so it's optimized and effective. This way, you minimize taking work home, or if you do, it's mindless tasks like cutting papers or making simple worksheets.
This allows you to be present with your family, perhaps involving them in those simple tasks. You can then focus on the more significant work at your job, ensuring you're mentally present at home, even if you do bring a little work home.
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