food service worker

yard supervisor

moderator

instructional assistant

elementary school teacher

FOLSOM CORDOVA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

This was a morning preschool program with daily "required" parent participation. Parents numbered between 4-6 in the classroom daily and had specific duties. The teacher was fully responsible for building an age appropriate curriculum, supervising, instructing and managing 24 preschoolers ages 3-5 and parent helpers on a daily basis. Evening parent education classes was the monthly evening component where parents acquired a clearer understanding of their child's growth, development and age-appropriate expectations. This program was located in a diverse community of families which allowed all children to experience different cultures, appearances, languages, family forms and ways of life in a positive affirming environment. As the teacher I quickly became detailed, highly organized with excellent communication and problem solving skills.  Cultural awareness and ESL experience was gained through exposure and daily experience. The most enjoyable part of this job was working with the different families, their cultures and their refreshing innovative and age appropriate ideas. The hardest part was  saying good-bye at the end of each school year.

I work with kids at a after school program. A typical day at work starts off by me and my coworkers planning out the day and setting up anything that needs to be set up (for example: pencils sharpened, having paper, color pencils, and books available). Then the kids check in, there are 80 students altogether and 5 staff members, including myself. Each staff member gets about 20 students each and my supervisor, oversees all the groups. After the kids check in, they begin doing their homework and have an hour to complete it. I assist every student that needs help or has a question. After the homework hour is over, the kids have snack that the school district provides. After snack, our after school program provides the equipment to do some recreational activities such as physical education for an hour, or the kids will be allowed to use the school's computer lab where the students can play educational games approved by the school and the district. The last part of the day I'll lead an activity with the kids such as 'hangman' or 'heads up seven up' while my supervisor checks the students out that are being picked up by their parents. There are times when I do the check out.

Once was a great place to work, but now I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemies.  Benefits are expensive roughly $1400 for a family just for medical, not including dental.  It is so expensive to live in the area and the pay does not allow for you to be able to afford rent and forget about buying a house in the area.  They never hirer any of the new teachers, they let them go every year or they put them on temp contracts.  The district serves two different towns and they cater to they "rich" town.  If you are working in the "other" town it is rough and can be emotionally draining, most schools have a high turn over rate, many go without positions being filled all year long, and many times teachers quit in the middle of the year.  Students are very rude and disrespectful, Admin refuses to discipline students, students take no personal responsibility for their actions. Students are on their phones videoing teachers, trying to get them fired, it is really messed up.

I am very thankful for my position in helping special needs children mainstream into the general education environment. This is a very fulfilling position.  I have learned much patience, grace and creativity.  My co-workers are very compassionate and encouraging.  On any given day, their support means more than one can imagine.  The most difficult part of my position is the when I cannot get through to a student and they are frustrated and cannot express themselves.  It breaks my heart to see them in so much agony over something that comes so naturally and easy for other students.  The most enjoyable part of my job is when my student has a success in the general classroom,  when he gets something that most get instantly and yet he has no concept and really needs to dig deep to figure it out.  This moment may only come once a school year, but when it does it is monumental.

A typical work day is filled with back to back groups the focus on building or strengthening language arts and math skills. I learned how be firm yet patience. I have also learned how dissect and modify curriculum for all students. Improving their fundamental academic skills as well as assisting them throughout their grade level studies. Management and my co-workers can produce varied reactions but most have the best intentions for their students. The hardest part of this job is navigating through various co-workers that lack the understanding of the difference between true learning handicapped students and poor study habits. The students always provide much amusement throughout the work day.

I found that debriefing following my observations were the best part. I am a person that prefers good objective criticism to know how to move forward. I was a former educator from a different state that worked as an aide. I learned a lot in the time I spent in the classroom. I had a great deal of flexibility with my assigned students at Cordova HS. I would rate the level of professionalism the highest. I would still be there had I not moved out of state. I recommend that you focus on your student’s needs and maintain your professionalism at all times.

I was a speech-language pathologist at FCUSD. I loved my workplace community, felt like we had time to collaborate with other school staff, were not micromanaged at all and were trusted as service providers. We had access to so many resources and assessment materials. Everyone at my school sites were so kind and accommodating. I felt like my team was dedicated to my career advancement and growth and I was permitted to attend CEU conferences and given paid days to attend these. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
It is very community oriented.  People are professional and I never once have encountered an unpleasant situation with administration.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The number of students in each classroom and the lack of support staff for Special Needs students and staff.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very professional and family oriented.  You get treated like someone who is a part of the community.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It is tedious and emotionally, mentally, and physically draining.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I really enjoyed the people that I worked with. Felt supported and valued as an employee. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I started when Covid hit and it was very difficult figuring out the online platform and role as a behavior specialist. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Teamwork and helpful. Everyone is there to support and help one another. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Everyday was different and that is what I loved the most about it.

It was a great experience, but then I  got diagnosed with cancer and was told to come into work or I was going to be let go so my options were to resign or be fired so I resigned so I can still have a career in school districts once I got better. I think the deliverance was a little rough but business is business so I understand.  I now know better how to handle those types of situations.   

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