I liked the wide range of projects I was able to work on. I wrote articles, edited pictures, designed posters, interviewed people, and documented various school events.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have had the ability to work from home.
Advice
Be confident! Always create multiple versions of a design to get specific feedback. Turn in drafts of articles early to get feedback. Get organized with a calendar to stay on top of assignments.
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Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
August 2016 - July 2019 • Nibley, UT
What I liked
I loved my kids I worked with
What I wish was different
Definitely the principal and other teachers that would’ve handled situations better rather than throwing things under the rug
Advice
Patience is key
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Custodial Supervisor
May 2018 • Millville, UT
What I liked
Flexible with school, pay, benefits
What I wish was different
I was too busy but such was needed.
Less stress
Advice
Its too difficult to go to school as an engineer full time, while working full time
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Special Education Preschool Teacher
June - July 2019 • River Heights, UT
What I liked
Working with kids
What I wish was different
counted as school
Advice
Enjoy your time off!
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Head Lifeguard
September 2014 - August 2019 • Hyrum, UT
What I liked
I liked the flexibility of my hours, and my hourly wage. I loved the people I worked with, and I enjoyed interacting with patrons. I felt extremely confident when I utilized the skill set that this job gave me effectively.
What I wish was different
The last 5 months of my employment there the pool was undergoing extreme renovations, so my job kind of changed from being Head Lifeguard to being a janitor, we really just came in to get hours and cleaned random things to fill the time. The reopen date got pushed back for months, so I never got to work in the renovated pool, that is probably my biggest disappointment.
Advice
Being adaptable is one of the best skills you can have. I went from protecting swimmers and performing first-aid to sweeping floors and cleaning windows. I worked hard in each situation, and being a janitor ended up being more enjoyable than I thought it would, and now I have some janitorial skills I never would have had otherwise.
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Building Custodian
August 2017 • Hyrum, UT
What I liked
I enjoy the freedom to work on different tasks each day.
What I wish was different
More hours during the school year.
Advice
Figure out the best way to do your work efficiently.
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Special Education Aide
October 2018 • Hyrum, UT
What I liked
This is a rewarding job! Every day is different and I feel like I am making a difference. I constantly callaborating with others and working with students.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to make more money with this job.
Advice
After graduation don’t settle for a job you don’t love. I started somewhere else and did not enjoy my experience, thankfully I found this job that matches what I studied and my interests!
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Life Skills Instructor
September 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Being able to make a difference in the lives of students with disabilities by helping them develop basic skills and helping them become independent in various tasks.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be willing to go outside of your comfort zone to help students in special circumstances and learn to enjoy working with the students, even when it’s difficult.
