Let me get you up to speed. Currently, I am looking for a teaching job. As much as I love my current job, I believe it is time for me to move on to what I have wanted to do since I was a little girl. Unfortunately, I live in a college town, so me and every other recent education graduate are all applying for the same jobs. It's incredibly frustrating. How you make your self stand out enough on a resume or application to even get an interview? Moving is out of the question. Chris loves his job at Auburn University...so we're here for a while. Not that I mind, this town has definitely grown on me.
With all of the job searching frustration, I think I have decided to go back to school and get my Master's degree is English for Speakers of Other Languages. At my current position, I have quite a bit of experience with ESOL or ELL (whatever you want to call them) students. It's become a passion of mine for ALL students get the best public education possible. I can't even imagine coming to this country because one of your parents job got transferred and not speak a word or English...how scary and intimidating that must be! I want to make that transition as comfortable as possible for the children.
I am taking the GRE in August, and hopefully I will be able to start school in January. I feel like such a dork sometimes because I completely miss learning. I have always loved school...and I want to learn again. It all goes back to being stuck in a rut. I wake up, go to work, come home, cook dinner, read before bed, and then go to sleep. I may change my tune once I start school, but I'm ready for the challenge.
On a totally different note, I cooked something new for dinner tonight. I got to put my non-existent grilling skills to the test. I made Grilled Hawaiian Teriyaki Burgers. Thanks Skinny Taste!
Alrighty, I'm supposed to be watching "Lincoln" with Chris and I've got a kitten sitting next to me who wants snuggles. Until next time....
Blessings,
Jamie
