Have you ever been camping and let a fire burn for a long, long time? You know how, at the end of the fire, there can sometimes be a few small pieces of wood that have burnt to the point where they are just grey dust holding to the shape of charcoal? If you touch… Continue reading Certification Update – Mar 5th
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Certification Update – Feb 22nd
The end is nigh. This eight-year long journey to become a certified teacher is drawing to a close. I can feel it in my bones. This post discusses recent progress towards certification.
Certification Update – Jan 1st
The last four months provided nonstop educational action. From teaching my own classes to completing the coursework required for my degree and certificate, I’ve had hardly a moment to breathe. What a great semester. This post provides an update about my progress towards teacher certification. (Spoiler: I’m approaching the finish line.)
A Financial Challenge of a Teacher: August 7, 2024 Update
My first day as a teacher at the Alaska Gateway School District begins tomorrow. Exciting! My time to budget is expired as the future has arrived. Costs are already flowing out of my pocket. This post discusses the state of affairs just before the year begins.
A Financial Challenge of a Teacher: July 20, 2024 Update
The school year is about to begin and I’ve managed to hammer out a workable budget. The financial parameters of the budget assume an imaginary scenario where nothing goes wrong and I have perfect discipline. With that understanding, let’s take a look.
Certification Update – July 18th
I’m nearing the end of my years-long journey to obtain a master’s degree in teaching English. Over the last month, I’ve completed a few more of the required courses. Here’s an update.
Certification Update – June 14
In this multi-part blog series, I discuss my progress towards becoming a state-certified English Language Arts teacher in Alaska. This post discusses the progress of my coursework towards completing towards this goal.
Certification Update, May 6th
In this multi-part blog series, I provide an update on my progress in obtaining an English Language Arts master’s degree and state-approved teaching certification. This post focuses on my experience taking the two required exams, including the Praxis Core 5752 Combined Exam, and the Praxis II English Language Arts 5039 Content Exam.
Certification Update, May 3rd
In this multi-part blog series, I provide an update on my progress towards state-approved teacher certification. This post focuses on my experience of the state-required Praxis Core and Content exams administered by ETS.
Certification Update, April 30th
In this multi-part blog series, I discuss my progress towards becoming a state-certified English Language Arts teacher in Alaska. This post delves into the specific coursework and exams that I am in the process of completing towards this goal.