Never thought I would being announcing that I have a job as a P. E. teacher. Well guess who is going to be a P.E. teacher next school year. Me! Me! Me!
The Christian Academy of Guatemala offered me a job as their new P.E. teacher starting in August. I think this job is going to be a load of fun. Their are many perks about this job that I think just suites me well. First of all, I love physical activity and young children.
70% of the student body are missionaries kids so this job will allow me to bless missionaries. The school offers extremely reduced rates for missionary kids, which is awesome. I will get to see each classroom twice a week and have one day a week off to do other missionary work. On my day off from teaching, I will continue leading teams from the states serving at CB on their day excursions to Antigua.
I have really enjoyed guiding teams during their day in Antigua. I have felt I have been able to bless the teams by scheduling a day of fun for them, translating from them, and being their guide the day of the excursion. I'm really exited to be able to continue to thank these teams that bless our children at CB.
This P.E. position is not a paid position, but another type of missionary work. Please consider becoming a monthly sponsor or giving a one-time contribution towards me purchasing a car. You can contact me at sweet7sour@gmail.com
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
Set of Wheels
Part of this new adventure is living like a typical city girl. That includes a new set of wheels. I will have to buy a car, so I can get around the city. The former director from CB is going to sale her car. What do you think about the car?
Toyota cars have a good reputation for not needing a lot of work. Let me know what you think about the car. This is only the first car I have considered in Guatemala. I'm thinking this car is a little too nice for my needs. :)
A car is a need I have so if you are able to help me buy a car please contact me at sweet7sour@gmial.com. Once I move off campus, I have to have a car because the public transportation in the city isn't safe.
Thanks for your thoughts!
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| 2007 Toyota Echo, Full loaded, 93,000 miles, stick-shift, $9,000 |
Toyota cars have a good reputation for not needing a lot of work. Let me know what you think about the car. This is only the first car I have considered in Guatemala. I'm thinking this car is a little too nice for my needs. :)
A car is a need I have so if you are able to help me buy a car please contact me at sweet7sour@gmial.com. Once I move off campus, I have to have a car because the public transportation in the city isn't safe.
Thanks for your thoughts!
Sunday, June 24, 2012
The Beginning of a New Season
Currently I am sitting in a café in Antigua enjoying a piece of chocolate cake. There is nothing new about me eating chocolate cake, but this week should give me clarity as to what I will be doing next year.
Tuesday I am going to go to a school on the other side of the city to chat with them about working for them starting in August. The school is primarily for missionary kids, so I would be teaching in English (boo). I have some important things to think about before accepting this job.
First of all they don't have a regular education classroom opening. They have a PE position available and 2 positions to shadow a special needs child. Right now the PE position sounds like the most fun. Going to work each day to play with kids all day sounds ideal. I love kids with special needs, but sitting in another person's classroom sounds like torture. I am probably too type-A to do that job. I believe I will have better clarity about which job I should take after I have spoken to the principal in person.
I am torn about working at this school. I loved helping home-school some of our missionaries' kids this year. At the same time, I was also in-charge of The education (homework & tutoring) of the 12 Guatemalan children that live in the house with me. It saddens me to think that I won't be in the Guatemalan schools.
I have learned a lot about the Guatemalan schools, and I would really like to improve the education system. The level of education is far below America. I have found that sometimes the kids aren't succeeding, because the teachers haven't been trained in best practices.
The biggest draw of this school is that they will pay my attorney fees to get my Permanent Residency. My reasoning for taking this job may sounds selfish, but I considered this perk to be a sign. When the director mentioned an attorney doing the run around for my PR for free on the phone, I was ready to sign-up. This is the next step in adopting. God couldn't have made it easier for me. I feel I will be at this school next year. This week is a big week and hopefully by the end of it, I will know the job God has for me.
As always, thanks for your prayers.
Tuesday I am going to go to a school on the other side of the city to chat with them about working for them starting in August. The school is primarily for missionary kids, so I would be teaching in English (boo). I have some important things to think about before accepting this job.
First of all they don't have a regular education classroom opening. They have a PE position available and 2 positions to shadow a special needs child. Right now the PE position sounds like the most fun. Going to work each day to play with kids all day sounds ideal. I love kids with special needs, but sitting in another person's classroom sounds like torture. I am probably too type-A to do that job. I believe I will have better clarity about which job I should take after I have spoken to the principal in person.
I am torn about working at this school. I loved helping home-school some of our missionaries' kids this year. At the same time, I was also in-charge of The education (homework & tutoring) of the 12 Guatemalan children that live in the house with me. It saddens me to think that I won't be in the Guatemalan schools.
I have learned a lot about the Guatemalan schools, and I would really like to improve the education system. The level of education is far below America. I have found that sometimes the kids aren't succeeding, because the teachers haven't been trained in best practices.
The biggest draw of this school is that they will pay my attorney fees to get my Permanent Residency. My reasoning for taking this job may sounds selfish, but I considered this perk to be a sign. When the director mentioned an attorney doing the run around for my PR for free on the phone, I was ready to sign-up. This is the next step in adopting. God couldn't have made it easier for me. I feel I will be at this school next year. This week is a big week and hopefully by the end of it, I will know the job God has for me.
As always, thanks for your prayers.
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