blog post #1
Here I talk about my project and what I am excited about & nervous about.
Describing new skills or new knowledge that i've acquired this week while in externship.
Describing new skills or new knowledge that i've acquired this week while in externship.
Mentor Interview
What do you currently do for work?
I teach 10th grade humanities at high Tech high and help run an educational nonprofit named Blue Dot Education.
How did you land your current role?
I started teaching four years ago. Before that I worked in a wide variety of jobs including masonry, metalworking, sales, management, emergency services, and coaching.
Did you have any mentors to help you get to where you are today? What was their best advice to you?
I had a lot of mentors along the way, too many to list. Some of the best advice I ever got was that there is no substitute for hard work, if you want something, you have to work to get it. Also, save money often and early, and do not live beyond your means. Don’t go chasing fancy cars or clothes, enjoy what you have, save money, and build wealth.
Can you tell me about a time you had a difficult boss? How did you handle that?
I’ve actually been really lucky with most of my bosses and have genuinely enjoyed working with most of them. A trick to making your boss happy with you is to make their life easier not harder. You want to make less work for your boss, that way you are valuable to them. I’ve only quit one job on bad terms, but there was an issue with character and the way the superviser treated people that I couldn't be a part of.
How did you learn to embrace failure? Tell me about a recent setback you’ve had?
Failure is inevitable. If you are not failing, you are probably not trying hard enough. Fail early and often, but look for help on how to improve. Be open to critique, and don’t let your ego get in the way of getting better. A recent failure I had, was a speaking engagement through the nonprofit. I thought it went very well, only to find out that the client wasn’t really satisfied. It really hurt my ego, but I immediately asked my peers what I could do to improve.
Think back to five years ago. Did you envision this is where you would be?
It was about five years ago that I decided to get into education so I’m not too surprised about where I am. However, in my early 20s, I would’ve had no idea this is what I would be doing.
What’s the most important leadership lesson you've learned and how is it valuable?
One of the most important things I’ve learned about leadership, is to lead by example. You cannot expect others to do things you are not willing to do yourself. Also, be respectful, kind, and encouraging to everyone. Most people want to do a good job, but often they need help to get where they need to be.
Was there ever a job position that you applied for and got, but you weren’t 100% qualified?
Every job I have ever held, I was most likely less than 100% qualified for. Each job is a learning experience, you never want to go in acting like you know everything.
What advice would you give a young student to get to where you are now?
My advice for young people is to pursue something you are truly passionate about. That and really value your time. I have seen many people take jobs that they do not enjoy, only to have to quit a few years in and start over. Pursue your passions, not money, and you will be OK. If you are passionate, hard-working, kind and willing to learn, success will come your way.
I teach 10th grade humanities at high Tech high and help run an educational nonprofit named Blue Dot Education.
How did you land your current role?
I started teaching four years ago. Before that I worked in a wide variety of jobs including masonry, metalworking, sales, management, emergency services, and coaching.
Did you have any mentors to help you get to where you are today? What was their best advice to you?
I had a lot of mentors along the way, too many to list. Some of the best advice I ever got was that there is no substitute for hard work, if you want something, you have to work to get it. Also, save money often and early, and do not live beyond your means. Don’t go chasing fancy cars or clothes, enjoy what you have, save money, and build wealth.
Can you tell me about a time you had a difficult boss? How did you handle that?
I’ve actually been really lucky with most of my bosses and have genuinely enjoyed working with most of them. A trick to making your boss happy with you is to make their life easier not harder. You want to make less work for your boss, that way you are valuable to them. I’ve only quit one job on bad terms, but there was an issue with character and the way the superviser treated people that I couldn't be a part of.
How did you learn to embrace failure? Tell me about a recent setback you’ve had?
Failure is inevitable. If you are not failing, you are probably not trying hard enough. Fail early and often, but look for help on how to improve. Be open to critique, and don’t let your ego get in the way of getting better. A recent failure I had, was a speaking engagement through the nonprofit. I thought it went very well, only to find out that the client wasn’t really satisfied. It really hurt my ego, but I immediately asked my peers what I could do to improve.
Think back to five years ago. Did you envision this is where you would be?
It was about five years ago that I decided to get into education so I’m not too surprised about where I am. However, in my early 20s, I would’ve had no idea this is what I would be doing.
What’s the most important leadership lesson you've learned and how is it valuable?
One of the most important things I’ve learned about leadership, is to lead by example. You cannot expect others to do things you are not willing to do yourself. Also, be respectful, kind, and encouraging to everyone. Most people want to do a good job, but often they need help to get where they need to be.
Was there ever a job position that you applied for and got, but you weren’t 100% qualified?
Every job I have ever held, I was most likely less than 100% qualified for. Each job is a learning experience, you never want to go in acting like you know everything.
What advice would you give a young student to get to where you are now?
My advice for young people is to pursue something you are truly passionate about. That and really value your time. I have seen many people take jobs that they do not enjoy, only to have to quit a few years in and start over. Pursue your passions, not money, and you will be OK. If you are passionate, hard-working, kind and willing to learn, success will come your way.
BLOG pOST #2
This video covers how my co-workers have supported me in my growth skills and knowledge. Challenges I have overcame and value within my project.
bLOG POST #3
I had a semester in multimedia, recording videos, editing so I have had a lot a fun documenting everything and creating vides with the little recourses I have. Something I had to adapt to was not knowing how to covert videos on a laptop so I had to learn knew things to make sure I did not lose any videos. I have never done any projects like this, it has been honestly so new to me to record everyones own projects and editing them has been a fun process.