My supervisor's name is Delia Meza and she is originally from Mexico but she was born in New York (NY). She works as an Early Childhood Educator at Brooklyn Children's Museum.
How long have you lived in New York?
I was born here in New York in Bronx which means that I've been here for almost 31 years.
Where did you to go to high school? What kind of student were you in high school? What were your favorite classes/least favorite? What sports and extracurricular activities did you do?
I went to 2 different high schools. One was "Graphic Communication Arts" in Manhattan and the other one was "City as School" high school. I was not a good student at all. My favorite subjects were English and Science and my least favorite subject was Math. The extracurricular activities that i was part of were School Newspaper and Air Force ROTS.
Did you go to college? Graduate school? If so, where? For how long? What degree(s) did you earn? Are you interested in going back to school? If so, what do you plan to study?
I went to college for forensic sociology and I earned Associate degree. Then, for bachelor degree and now again for my second bachelor degree. I went to college 3 times and it took me 8 years from associate to bachelor degree.I went to college of Staten Island and than to John J college for Criminal Justice.
How did you choose your current occupation?
It started as an internship and I interned at "City as School" high school. I liked working with kids and I wanted to continue doing it.
What steps did you take to get this job? How did you learn about it? How many interviews did you have? Was the hiring process difficult, not difficult? If a person were looking for a job at your company, what advice would you offer?
Being in a strong internship is very helpful. I learned from using different websites, asking other museum educators and as long as you know more than two people, that will help you learn more. I had to do 2 interviews in 2 different places in order to get this job. The hiring process was a little difficult. First, I had to do an interview with my boss and than I had to do a demonstration for my boss and my other managers.
I would tell people that this is a very good place to start off your career, rewards are focus, dedicated and make sure that you really want to do it.
How long have you worked here? Have you worked in different capacities at this job? What jobs at this company have you done in addition to the one you do now?
I've been working here for 5 years. I have actually. I am an assistant manager for Early Childhood department, after school teacher, write reports and also grants for the museum.
What is your job title and what are the three tasks and responsibilities you do most often?
My job title is the lead of Early Childhood educator and I am responsible to teach school class program and public programs.
Did you work somewhere else before this job? Where? For how long? How was that job similar or different?
Yes, I did. I worked in San Francisco, California, and I worked in an aquarium called the "Aquarium of the Bay" for a year. This job was a little different from the one that I'm doing now because there, I was teaching kids about Marine Biology, fish and here, I teach kids about snakes, cockroach and other animals.
Who is your direct supervisor and what is her/his job title? How much do you interact with him/her on a weekly basis? How many people do you supervise?
My direct supervisor is Juliet Gray Moliere and she is the manager of Early Childhood Education department. In one week, I interact with her a total of 1 or 2 hours a week, I don't see her that often.
I supervise about 10 people.
What are two examples of challenges you face working here?
One challenge is teaching kids that don't want to pay attention and also communication with other departments.
What is the best part of your job?
The best part of my job are kids and also that I got something that I always wanted to do. Working with kids.
What advice would you give to teenage interns (such as myself) getting ready for college?
I would say definitely go to college and definitely stay focused and do good because you will not be able to do something that you want to do.
What advice would you give to teenage (such as myself) preparing to find a career?
Do something that you enjoy and it's okay to change your mind about careers because you have to live a little before you choose. Do whatever you are interested in.
She is so cool, not many people would admit that they are not a good student in school while they were young, and she said she is not good at all, that made me laugh and I apologize for that. I like her advices for future college students and finding a career, those are true and helpful advice, the advice that came up through her own past. But do you think she regrets that she was not a good student? ;) haha just kidding
ReplyDeleteYour supervisor has a lot of experience. I saw a lot of similarities between your supervisor and myself. Just like your supervisor, I like science and english. And I also write for the school newspaper. I know you do too;)
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ReplyDeleteI like how your supervisor ended up working with kids even when she studied criminal justice in college. From what I've read, your supervisor's really into what she's doing -- working with kids. That kind of job usually requires a tremendous patience, so she must be a really patient woman when working with kids. =] Glad that you have such a great supervisor.
ReplyDeleteGOOD JOB, GENITA!!! I noticed that people, who working in school have common thing such as art. Your supervisor has similarity with mine, which is great. She likes science and she gave awesome advice for new employees. Also she is responsible for school class program. Is there any summer programs? I'm looking for summer programs at my site, so we can collaborate. IF there is any summer program, please let me know. Enjoy and have fun with sweets. ^_^!
ReplyDeleteyour mentor gave you a good advise about going to college and choosing your job. because it's sometimes happens that you may be not sure about what to choose, but if you do something that you like you may later choose it to be your career.
ReplyDeleteThanks guys, she's very nice and very patient as well. She has a lot of experience on how to handle the kids and she loves what she does.
ReplyDeleteShahzod, I'm not sure about summer program but I will ask her and than I will tell you.
i liked your blog alot, it's detailed and helpful, specially that your supervisor is also helpful as well by the advices she gave. keep up the good work
ReplyDeleteThanks Hagar:) I will try:)
ReplyDeleteIt's always great to have a helpful supervisor! Your blog is so well written!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rikza :)
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