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ziamaria
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An Update of Sorts
So, I've been lurking here and there without much time to post - but I finally have a second to update my situation.
I had a screening interview on LI while I was at my NYC school. Went on the interview to see what would happen - the interview went well...I was called back for a panel interview, class demo and superintendent interview and....
I got the job!!!!
I was able to tell the jack arse who hired me as a teacher then put me in as a sub w/benefits - though no such thing exists in NYC that he could find a new teacher for my class. I told my students and they were sad, but understood.
I am so happy to have earned two jobs this year without having to use any connections - it makes me feel really good about myself as a teacher and as a person! 
so I wanted to thank you for all of your support when I was having a hard time with my NYC position. 
So, that's my update....now to the grocery store I go...lol
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Posted 10/21/08 8:45 PM  |
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MegZee
My bunny
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Re: An Update of Sorts
Congrats!! 
It is nice to see someone get a job on LI without connections, gives DH some hope for next year
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| Posted 10/21/08 9:00 PM |
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Epeebes
Easy Peasy!
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Re: An Update of Sorts
I am beyond estatic for you!!!!!!!
Is you new school close to home? And what grade will you be teaching?
I know it was sad to leave those kids after 2 months, but career-wise it was a good move for you.
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| Posted 10/21/08 9:10 PM |
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MichLiz213
Life is Good!
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Re: An Update of Sorts
I am SO THRILLED for you! After all you went through, this is fantastic! Congrats and good luck in your new school!
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| Posted 10/21/08 9:21 PM |
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ziamaria
I love this boy!
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Re: An Update of Sorts
Posted by Meaghan729
Congrats!!
It is nice to see someone get a job on LI without connections, gives DH some hope for next year
seriously - i thought it would never happen
sign up with OLAS that's how the principal found me
ep - thank you so much. it was hard, but i had to do what is best for my family and the kids and their parents understood.
mich - thank you so much. i appreciate it!
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| Posted 10/21/08 10:46 PM |
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donegal419
St. Gerard, pray for us.
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Re: An Update of Sorts
YAY!!!!! i am so glad everything worked out for you!!! i was thinking about you.... NYC put you through the wringer... i am so glad you found something that works for you!!!
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| Posted 10/23/08 9:27 PM |
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donegal419
St. Gerard, pray for us.
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Re: An Update of Sorts
Posted by Meaghan729
Congrats!!
It is nice to see someone get a job on LI without connections, gives DH some hope for next year
tell him to hang in there... it's possible. it happened to me and most others in my school.
GOOD LUCK!
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| Posted 10/23/08 9:28 PM |
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TeeDee09
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Re: An Update of Sorts
That's awesome and gives me some hope! Congratulations! Have a great year
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| Posted 10/24/08 3:31 PM |
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ziamaria
I love this boy!
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Re: An Update of Sorts
thank you ladies- i appreciate your support. it still seems surreal and i worry that i'll wake up one day and they'll say, nevermind...lol.
i start w/my kids tom'w - should be fun. can't wait to see how it goes - i know it will be a transition for everyone involved, but i'm confident that we'll be just fine!
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| Posted 10/26/08 9:03 AM |
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PennyCat
Just call me mommy :)
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Jib
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Re: An Update of Sorts
Posted by ziamaria
I am so happy to have earned two jobs this year without having to use any connections - it makes me feel really good about myself as a teacher and as a person!
Really? personally, I don't base my worth as a person or a teacher on the way I conduct my job search. I prefer to focus on things I am doing for my kids, the way that I am making a difference in the lives in the students in my class, and the way I generally try to have a positive impact on the world.
By the way, I got my teaching job WITH connections.
Message edited 10/26/2008 10:36:22 AM.
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| Posted 10/26/08 10:33 AM |
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Teachergal
We made a snowman!
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Re: An Update of Sorts
Posted by PennyCat
Posted by ziamaria
I am so happy to have earned two jobs this year without having to use any connections - it makes me feel really good about myself as a teacher and as a person!
Really? personally, I don't base my worth as a person or a teacher on the way I conduct my job search. I prefer to focus on things I am doing for my kids, the way that I am making a difference in the lives in the students in my class, and the way I generally try to have a positive impact on the world.
By the way, I got my teaching job WITH connections.
Wow, that seems harsh and unnecessary. I'm sure she agrees with your statement above, but is also proud of herself for getting a job without connections. It is, undoubtedly, harder to do.
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| Posted 10/26/08 8:11 PM |
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ziamaria
I love this boy!
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Re: An Update of Sorts
Posted by PennyCat
Posted by ziamaria
I am so happy to have earned two jobs this year without having to use any connections - it makes me feel really good about myself as a teacher and as a person!
Really? personally, I don't base my worth as a person or a teacher on the way I conduct my job search. I prefer to focus on things I am doing for my kids, the way that I am making a difference in the lives in the students in my class, and the way I generally try to have a positive impact on the world.
By the way, I got my teaching job WITH connections.
I'm sorry you took personal offense to my opinion...I'd like to note, that I didn't do the job search, both principals found me, but whatever - that is not the point...The point I was making, is that the way I've handled myself as a teacher in the past has reflected so well that I earned both jobs without asking anyone of my contacts to put me in touch with a principal who wouldn't have looked for me otherwise. It isn't just my interviewing style that the panels were impressed with, it is how I've related to my students, their families and my community which spoke volumes about my teaching style. Both principals contacted my former principals and my references were genuine and glowing.
Again, I'm sorry you took offense to my excitement - I didn't say anything negative about how anyone else found their positions. I was merely stating that I was proud of MYSELF for making it to the top of a long list of very qualified individuals.
Message edited 10/26/2008 9:09:19 PM.
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