What Type Of Person Thrives In The Education Industry, According To An Educator And Second Grade Teacher At KIPP Northern California
To thrive in education, invested individuals with strong time management and organizational skills are key; the ability to "accept what we can't change" and maintain a positive attitude, alongside self-care and emotional regulation, are also crucial for navigating the demanding aspects of the profession. A positive attitude "trickles to everything else," creating a more manageable and inviting work environment.
Invested in Mission, Time Management, Emotional Regulation, Positive Attitude, Acceptance and Letting Go
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Nina Paoloni
Educator & 2nd Grade Teacher
KIPP Northern California
The University of San Diego, Class of 2018
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Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Investment in the work and mission is crucial for success.
2. Strong time management and organizational skills are beneficial, although perfection isn't required.
3. The ability to accept what's uncontrollable, practice self-care, regulate emotions positively, and maintain a positive attitude are vital for thriving in this career path.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I would describe people who typically thrive in this industry, first and foremost, as invested. This is honestly speaking. It's not a career that someone can last in if they don't feel invested in the work.
So, a big thing for someone to thrive is just being really invested in the mission and the "why" you're showing up every day. I think also time management and organization skills, while they don't have to be perfect – I'm still iterating on mine – I think coming in with some sense of time management and organization will be helpful just for development.
Another strength or skills people should have that thrive are knowing how to accept and let things go. Like I mentioned, there's a lot, no matter how much we plan for, that is out of our control. I think it is a skill of learning to accept what we can't change and let go of those things, and just focus in on what's most important, which is our students.
And then the last few things: self-care, like I mentioned, along with emotion regulation. They are who we are, so just being able to regulate your emotions in a positive way. And then lastly, a positive attitude. Bringing that joy, it just makes the overall work environment much more manageable and much more inviting. There's a lot that we can be upset, frustrated, stressed about. But ultimately, having that positive attitude, I think, just kind of trickles to everything else.
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