Andrea Giordano-Rink
Sweetwater Union High School District
Chula Vista, CA USA
"When I questioned my major, it was the best thing that I could have done because it caused me to change majors and put me on a path to the career that I have now, which is exactly where I need to be."
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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
Chula Vista High
Bachelor's Degree
English Language and Literature, General
San Diego State University
Graduate Degree
Education, General
Walden University
Certification
Secondary Education and Teaching
Point Loma Nazarene University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a High School Teacher:
Bachelor's Degree: English Language and Literature, General
Graduate Degree: Education, General
Certification: Secondary Education and Teaching
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Mine path was VERY straightforward!
2.
High school
3.
College
4.
Changed my major in the first year
5.
Graduated
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Got my teaching credential
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Got a job three months after graduating with my credential
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
Nothing negative about my choices. I was blessed with very supportive parents, friends, and teachers. I provided my own noise when I would question my choices.
How I responded:
When I questioned my major, it was the best thing that I could have done because it caused me to change majors and put me on a path to the career that I have now, which is exactly where I need to be.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
My diabetes is a part of my life, like breathing. If I ignore, I die. It has caused me to have to really focus on how I am feeling internally 24/7 to protect myself from low blood sugar and that is exhausting, especially when I have 40 students/day.