I am the newest staff member at the National College of Business & Technology. I wasn't even looking for the job! I will be an instructor for "Intro to Pharmacology". So the story goes like this:I was at work, minding my own business, happily stuffing a burrito in my mouth, when a gentleman in a suit comes to the drop off window. I try to quickly swallow some of the mouthful that I have and cover my mouth so the rest doesn't fall out when I say, "Hi, may I help you?" He says he would like to speak to the pharmacist or the lead tech. Quickly assessing the situation, I conclude that he doesn't look mad so he probably isn't a patient ready to complain.. which leaves one option, he must be a drug rep. I do not like talking to drug reps so I signal to my pharmacist that she has a question at the window and I continue eating my burrito. He then explains that he is the campus director and he is looking for someone to teach a night class once a week. My pharmacist can't do it, but directs his attention to me. I had yet another large bit of food in my mouth (Think Kate Hudson in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.. very attractive).
As I swallow my food, I listen to what he has to say and his proposition interests me so I ask some questions and tell him I will get back with him ASAP.I discussed the job possibility with Steve and made sure that it would fit into my hectic schedule. We can work this out and a little extra money wouldn't hurt. Plus, I am working toward my PharmD.. this is going to look great on a resume!!!
When I called him back that night, I was a little worried that I wouldn't have the credentials needed for the job since I do not have an associates degree yet. He told me what the job would entail and what was expected of me. He said that he would check into the degree thing and get back with me the next day.
This whole time I am super nervous. I have never taught before. When I get in front of people, I turn really red.. nerves, fast heart rate, hard to concentrate. It take a while to get comfortable. I have to make my own syllabus, and cover 33 chapters of a text book in 10 weeks. OMG.. seriously wondering what I have got myself into. Will I be able to teach effectively? While working at a retail pharmacy for 4 years now, I have become more than a little jaded (see video);
I filled out all of the paperwork today, and met with the Director of Health Care Education. He made me feel better; we went over today about teaching and the syllabus in more detail seemed a lot more manageable.
I know that I can do this. What I know about me is that I can do anything I set my mind to. I will probably trip up but I will learn and move on and be better for it! Looking forward to adding teacher to the many hats I wear: Mom, Full-time Employee, Part-time Student, and Teacher... Challenge Accepted! LOL
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