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I have to share this news here, because everyone was so supportive when I first mentioned wanting to become a teacher.

Remember this in 2011?

Originally Posted by indiegirl
Arghhhh. My Plan B refuses to twinkle and sparkle in the impressive way I want it to sometimes.

I have been turned down by every college I applied to train as a teacher with. One didn't even bother replying. The one I interviewed for said I showed 'impressive oral and written communication skills' but that I needed to improve my knowledge regarding 'teaching and learning' and that I needed to improve the way I spoke about my teaching experience in schools.

I don't get it. I said SO MUCH about my time in schools, with detailed examples and everything. I have a top, first class English degree and seven years experience as journalist and I still don't make the cut simply to STUDY to become an English teacher? It sounds like they want me to know everything about the educational system before I even begin!

So do I apply next year? What do I do in the mean time?

I hate how competitive this recession has made every job post and college place.

Maybe it is one of Mortarman's walls. Imagine how competitive it would be to actually get a job if college places are this cut throat.

After going back to school at night to get my high school maths qualification upgraded, spending several weeks in schools getting teaching experience, then passing new English and maths tests the government have set for trainee teachers and practicing interview techniques with the boyfriend- I'm on a course!!!

A fantastic course with passionate professors.

I start in September, it's one year and most applicants have a job before the end. All of them did, last year.

I can't believe this post of mine was in 2011!! I really don't know how to give up.


What would you do if you were not afraid?

"Fear is the little death. Fear is the mind-killer" Frank Herbert.

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Like!!!

Persistence Pays Off, plus you took the necessary steps to improve yourself to become a more viable candidate.

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That's great Indie.

Congratulations.

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Originally Posted by indiegirl
I start in September, it's one year and most applicants have a job before the end. All of them did, last year.

I can't believe this post of mine was in 2011!! I really don't know how to give up.
Talk about persistence, fantastic news indiegirl!


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What an awesome update Indie. It's wonderful you didn't give up on your dream. Good luck with the course ... what a great MB success story! hurray


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Way to go indie!!! hurray


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Happy for you, Indie. I've read through much of your thread - you're going to have a wonderful, fulfilling life!


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Thank you everybody, I am VERY excited.


What would you do if you were not afraid?

"Fear is the little death. Fear is the mind-killer" Frank Herbert.

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So Great to hear!!! Congrats my friend ... you will be an amazing role model providing your students with knowledge that will not only help them thrive, but also providing them a foundation to happiness!!

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Wonderful news IG, Congrats!


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Indie,

You will be excellent in this new career! Congratulations!

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So surely, if this police force is handing out these notices like candy, you can simply go get one preventing OM from talking to WW.

Simples!


What would you do if you were not afraid?

"Fear is the little death. Fear is the mind-killer" Frank Herbert.

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Originally Posted by indiegirl
So surely, if this police force is handing out these notices like candy, you can simply go get one preventing OM from talking to WW.

Simples!

Indie,

I think you wanted this comment to pist in DingDong's thread.

LTL

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Peeps,


I've just been offered the most incredible new job teaching English to young people on apprenticeships - tomorrow's journalists and web developers. We are partnered with some of the best news and computing firms in the world.


It is because of the advice I received here. I was broke and hopeless, couldn't even afford a lawyer and now I'm thriving, personally and professionally.

Thanks MB!



What would you do if you were not afraid?

"Fear is the little death. Fear is the mind-killer" Frank Herbert.

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Originally Posted by LearnedTooLate
Originally Posted by indiegirl
So surely, if this police force is handing out these notices like candy, you can simply go get one preventing OM from talking to WW.

Simples!

Indie,

I think you wanted this comment to pist in DingDong's thread.

LTL


Lol, so I did!


What would you do if you were not afraid?

"Fear is the little death. Fear is the mind-killer" Frank Herbert.

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Originally Posted by indiegirl
Peeps,


I've just been offered the most incredible new job teaching English to young people on apprenticeships - tomorrow's journalists and web developers. We are partnered with some of the best news and computing firms in the world.


It is because of the advice I received here. I was broke and hopeless, couldn't even afford a lawyer and now I'm thriving, personally and professionally.

Thanks MB!


You are going to be an incredibly fine teacher. You have unusual clarity in both your thought processes and your writing style. Best of luck to you!


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Originally Posted by indiegirl
It is because of the advice I received here. I was broke and hopeless, couldn't even afford a lawyer and now I'm thriving, personally and professionally.
Yay Indie! It's obvious that they chose the perfect person for the job. When do you start?

And THANK YOU for all that you do here, sharing your experience and offering support. It is much appreciated.


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Congratulations, indie!


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Thankyou!

Originally Posted by living_well
You have unusual clarity in both your thought processes and your writing style. Best of luck to you!


Awww thanks LW - yet I put my keys in the laundry this morning... think


What would you do if you were not afraid?

"Fear is the little death. Fear is the mind-killer" Frank Herbert.

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