Andrew Phillips
Freshman Teacher
“Don't be afraid to try new things and be positive about it. There’s not just one path. You have to learn about yourself along the way and create your own path.”
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Changing my field in my mid 30s
Being in the Navy 4 years active duty and 4 years reserve.
Being in the Navy helped me because of the GI Bill so I didn’t have to pay for college.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Grafton High school
Grafton High school
Career
Freshman Teacher
I'm a teacher at Shamond High School in West Hills. Fun speech and debate program.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Travel
Teaching / Mentoring
Day to Day
I teach at from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. I do not need to commute. I spend an hour and a half with my debate team. I spend two weekends in one month with my debate team events. School events for example open house.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Don't be afraid to try new things and be positive about it. There’s not just one path. You have to learn about yourself along the way and create your own path along the way because it all depends on you as an individual.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Myself:
"I chose my friendships wisely. I've always had positive people around my life, especially my family. Basically, I just avoid associating with toxic people like negative basically, keep looking forward, ignore social media."
Challenges I Overcame
teaching generations differences of learning
