Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Enjoyed writing from a young age - won a writing award for a storybook in first grade!
Awarded the Creative Writing medal at high school graduation, prompting a change in college majors.
Received a BA in English, focusing on fiction writing and literature.
Began working part-time as a preschool teacher, which made me realize I enjoyed the classroom.
Made a big move from teaching to a corporate job with a 5-year goal to become a corporate trainer.
Applied for and accepted a position in training after 2 years!
Education
High School
Massaponax High School
Massaponax High School
Career
Learning Assistant
I help guide new hires as they begin their careers and continue to develop their skills.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Writing
Teaching / Mentoring
Day to Day
Every day is different in my world! One day I could be welcoming people to the company through orientation. The next, I might be writing training guides or teaching existing associates a new system or skill. I also get to travel across the country to train different groups on job skills and career development.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
Look into schools that have well-rounded programs. There is a lot of emphasis on technical fields right now, but a good foundation in the humanities can take you very far if you know what to do with it! Take full advantage of advisors and career counselors, and jump at every opportunity. Even if it might not be exactly what you're looking for, think about where that opportunity might lead you 2-5 years down the line. At the very least, everything you do can be turned into a learning experience.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"Nobody with a humanities degree uses it anymore. You'll be slinging coffee after graduation."
Challenges I Overcame
Learning Issues
