Monthly Archives: August 2010

Building a library…

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Katie

One of the most exciting things about becoming an English teacher is creating my library. Books have always been one of my favorite things; they’re the reason I ended up with an English degree. My goal was to move to … Continue reading →

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Confidence required…

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Katie

I’ve always been quite confident in my ability as an editor. I discovered early on that I learn fairly quickly while on the job. Once I learn something, usually minimal review is necessary before I am able to perform that … Continue reading →

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Balance…

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Katie

I’ve been thinking lately about how my current habits and ways of living are going to translate into my life as a teacher. From a young age I’ve always had my hands in a lot of different baskets. I was … Continue reading →

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The “reading” question…

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Katie

I’ve spent the last few years working for an engineering magazine. The material is very technical and way over my head, but I quickly became used to the language. While I may not always understand what the authors are talking … Continue reading →

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The beginning…

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Katie

I am one school year away from earning my English Education degree, and the closer I get the more certain I am that I’m on the right road. With every book I read my thoughts inevitably turn to why and … Continue reading →

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