Favorite Parts Of Working In The Education Industry As A Secondary Teacher
Sean, a Secondary Lead/Teacher, finds the education world special because "people are there because they want to help, they want to teach, they want to contribute," fostering a collaborative environment that helped Sean develop emotional intelligence. This, coupled with the inherent purpose of the work, makes even the most challenging aspects worthwhile, a stark contrast to the "cutthroat" and "egotistical" vibes experienced in other fields during Sean's diverse internship experiences.
Emotional Intelligence, Working with Children, Purpose-Driven Career, Positive Work Environment, Community Impact
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Sean Holiday
Secondary Lead/Teacher
International School of Aruba
George Washington University, 2006
Masters in Education, Loyola Marymount University, 2008; Master in Public Administration, University of Southern California, 2012
International Relations & Affairs
Education
Education
Honors Student, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Working in education surrounds you with good people who are passionate about teaching and making a difference.
2. The education field fosters the development of emotional intelligence, a valuable skill in many aspects of life.
3. Having a job with a clear purpose beyond personal gain can be a powerful motivator and make the hard work worthwhile.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
Working in education, you're surrounded by really good people. I don't want to criticize other industries, as I have very little experience with them.
During the Coral Fellowship, I cycled through eight different internships in ten months. I spent a few months in government, a few months on a political campaign, a few months at a nonprofit, and a few weeks with a business. This gave me a taste of different work environments.
What's special about education is that people are there because they want to help, teach, contribute, and make the world a better place. Even with difficult colleagues, I knew they were at least trying to do something good for the children and communities we served.
My interactions with different fields showed me that the vibe can be quite different, sometimes more cutthroat or egotistical. I really like that about education.
Working in education has helped me grow personally. My ability to develop emotional intelligence has been enhanced by my long tenure in the field. This is something I struggled with initially.
Having a job with a purpose that exists outside of myself is a powerful motivator. It lets me know that even though the work has been incredibly hard, I'm doing something with a clear purpose.
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www.seanholiday.com; Instagram @sholiday