Favorite Parts Of Working In Education As A Career And College Specialist
Kee, a Career and College Specialist, finds the most rewarding aspect of the role is "making an impact for the next generation" through nurturing and guiding students toward their goals, especially when students finally feel "settled with the next step" after periods of uncertainty. The heartfelt satisfaction comes from witnessing students achieve what they want and navigate the often "unnerving" transition to their future.
Mentorship, Student Success, Career Guidance, Impact, Emotional Support
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Kee Siang Quek-Collins
Career and College Specialist
Martinez Unified School District
Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia
Master Certificate in Internet Marketing with USF and Certificate in College Admissions and Career Planning with UCBerkeley
Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing
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Video Highlights
1. Enjoying the nurturing aspect of guiding the next generation.
2. Experiencing the heartfelt satisfaction of seeing students achieve their goals.
3. Helping students feel settled and confident about their next steps.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
I really like the nurturing part and making an impact on the next generation. I also enjoy seeing students get what they want to do.
It's heartfelt when they finally feel settled with their next step, because that can always be unnerving. I really enjoy that part – making an impact for the next generation.