Describe your career path since graduation.
During my junior year in college, I completed the Walt Disney World College Program. After graduation from BSC with my Bachelor's degree, I moved to Florida to re-join the Walt Disney World Company with the intention of working and living there permanently. I lasted about 6 months, moved home and enrolled in law school at New England School of Law. After a year of school, I knew I was in the wrong profession and enrolled in education classes at BSC. Two years later I completed the post-baccalaureate in Health Education at BSC. Finding a health job proved to be difficult so I accepted a job in Special Education at Marshfield High School. I have recently completed my Masters in Special Education through Salem State College. In the summers, I run a sports and entertainment career camp for underserved youth for Usher's New Look Foundation. I've also worked with Britney Spears, DMC from Run DMC, and American Idol.

 

What is your current position and how long have you been with your employer? 

This will be the end of my third year at Marshfield High School. This will be my third summer with Usher.

 

Describe the main responsibilities of your position. 

I am a special education teacher. I write IEPS, mentor kids and assist them in organizational skills they need to succeed in high school and college. I am a camp director for Usher's New Look.

 

What do you enjoy most about your job? 

My daily interactions with kids of all ages.

 

What do you find most challenging about your job? 

My daily interactions with kids of all ages.

 

Describe your typical work week.  (How many hours you work, your work environment, etc.) 

I am in school from 7 a.m. until about 2:30 p.m. with weekends and summers off. During the evenings, I teach dance at local schools as well as at Marshfield High School. My professional schedule also allows me to work on camp curriculum and direct the camp each summer.

 

What job search methods did you use to obtain your current position?  

Bostonworks.com

 

What advice could you give to students interested in your field? 

Don't stop at one thing you enjoy. Do it all! I've incorporated my passion and love for many things in my life. I believe it has made me a well-rounded person.