Task/Responsibility Questions
What aspect of your job do you find the most rewarding?
Seeing students, especially black and brown students connect with history in empowering ways and sparking a love for history in them
How did you begin your career?
Earned a BA degree in history with a minor in education from UCLA, passed the CSET, and completed a teacher preparation program while in school.
What publication do you recommend that I subscribe to if I want to stay up to date on industry trends?
Edutopia for teaching strategies and innovation, and the CTA for updates on teaching trends.
How is your performance measured?
Through state and district standardized testing, classroom observations, student feedback, and student comprehension of lessons.
Think about a new hire. What specific characteristics that they possess come to mind?
Patience,passion for teaching and willingness to learn and adapt teaching methods.
what are some current events or trends in the industry that I should be aware of ?
De-emphasizing standardized testing and integrating technology into teaching
What do you find the most surprising about your role?
Taking on multiple roles beyond teaching such as mentor and counselor and helping students understand the value of history despite initial resistance.
Which courses would you recommend that I take regarding this role?
History and social studies courses, education courses, and public speaking
Based on what we discussed today, is there anyone else that you would recommend I speak to?
Professors in the history department and peer mentors. She also advised me to join a history club.
To wrap it all up talking with Ms. Saywer showed me how much effort and passion goes into being a teacher. She inspired me with her dedication to helping students and it made me think more about what it takes to succeed in this career.
Thank you all for listening.