Jennifer Gibson
GEAR UP Facilitator
Education Service Center Region 12
Waco, TX USA
“Apply for jobs that your inner-self says "no way!" to. You may just surprise yourself. You are capable of more than you think.”
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Had early acceptance into SHSU, which was my first choice for my major.
Transferred to Texas A&M for a bigger college atmosphere.
Transferred back to SHSU for smaller class sizes and lower cost.
2013 - Got my first job teaching second grade.
2015 - Became a science teacher at a school that I LOVED & never thought I would leave!
2018 - Was encouraged to apply & interview for a job in college and career readiness.
2019 - Began working as a GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant facilitator.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Career
GEAR UP Facilitator
I help students identify their passions & equip them with knowledge & skills needed to be successful in college & beyond
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Business
Teaching / Mentoring
Day to Day
I mentor students on their interests, grades, graduation plan, academic progress, and college and career choices. I also plan various events and trips for students to help them explore and develop the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in various careers. In addition, I also have to track data on students, staff, and curriculum use. Finally, I also must ensure all purchases, events, programs, and trips are within budget and fit into the grants guidelines.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Network! Make connections, take risks, apply for jobs that your inner-self says "no way!" to. You may just surprise yourself. You are capable of more than you think.
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:
""Those who can't, teach.""
