Experiences at Memphis City Schools

You have to be passionate about your job and you have to come in wanting to make a difference in the school.

The secret to getting hired at Memphis City Schools was wearing a suit and tie to the interview; good recommendations; good interviewing skills, and much patience. I kept calling them every week until they told me I was hired; then I began calling twice to gently probe and prod them about a position. I dealt with the Human Resources people by being polite, courteous, rational, persistent, and logical; rather than being confrontation, short, or angry....

I was responsible for planning and organizing instruction to Middle and High School students in the areas of English and English as a Second Language. I was also responsible for managing the learning environment and for planning instruction, as well as maintain my classes administratively. In other words, I graded papers, kept and reported attendance, and communicated effectively with parents, students, other teachers, and administrators among others....