How Identity Has Influenced A Teacher At FJUHSD's Career
To achieve career success, Dorothy recommends pursuing diverse interests during undergraduate studies, citing their own double major in biology and history as an example that broadened job opportunities in education. The experience of taking challenging courses, such as chemistry which Dorothy "hated, but [is] so grateful for now," underscores the importance of continuous learning and expanding one's skillset for career security.
Career Exploration, Job Security, Credentialing, Higher Education, Teaching
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Dorothy Kim
Teacher
FJUHSD
UCSD
CSUF Teaching Credential
Biology & Related Sciences, History, Art History
Education
Education
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Having multiple interests and majoring in subjects like biology and history can open up various teaching opportunities.
2. Adding credentials in related subjects (e.g., chemistry to biology) enhances job security.
3. Even if you dislike a subject initially (like chemistry), it can become a valuable asset in your teaching career, so keep learning and explore diverse interests.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
During undergrad, it's super important to have many different interests. I majored in biology and history, and those two subjects allowed me to get a credential in history. History is one of the hardest teaching jobs to get.
I was able to use biology to become hired, and I've also added a chemistry credential to my biology credential. That's really great for job security. So during undergrad, pay attention to all your classes.
As a bio major, I had to take a whole year of chemistry classes. I hated it, but I'm so grateful for it now. I know my stuff and I'm able to teach my students. I think that is really important. Always keep learning and have a lot of interests and hobbies.
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