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Andrea's work combines: Education, Writing, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Massaponax High School
Bachelor's Degree
English Language and Literature, General
Virginia Commonwealth University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Training & Development Specialists:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: English Language and Literature, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Enjoyed writing from a young age - won a writing award for a storybook in first grade!
2.
Awarded the Creative Writing medal at high school graduation, prompting a change in college majors.
3.
Received a BA in English, focusing on fiction writing and literature.
4.
Began working part-time as a preschool teacher, which made me realize I enjoyed the classroom.
5.
Made a big move from teaching to a corporate job with a 5-year goal to become a corporate trainer.
6.
Applied for and accepted a position in training after 2 years!
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
Nobody with a humanities degree uses it anymore. You'll be slinging coffee after graduation.
How I responded:
While I might not be living the dream of a professional writer, I found a practical application for the skills I learned in college. There are always ways to apply your knowledge - sometimes you just have to get creative and think outside the box!
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I was diagnosed with ADHD-PI in college. Because of this, I never developed very good focus or organizational habits. I found a job that works within my limitations - I'm always able to switch my attention between multiple projects.