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First Week Back!

Hi all, 

So summer is officially over, and I think the weather is definitely reminding us of that! 

During the summer I had a lot of free time, so I was researching and planning for the year ahead, as well as going along to so many interviews for new job opportunities to help develop my career. 

As this was the first week back at university it was time to put my plans to practice. I must admit I have struggled having such a huge gap between modules but I am now feeling ready and replenished to give Module 3 my all! 


Let's get going!
I am now working in 2 different stage schools, one is definitely more community based. Alongside this I am still working for the same dance company where I teach all ages from 3-100 years old (and that is no exaggeration). They have also offered me office work within their company which is amazing as I can learn what goes on 'behind the scenes' when running your own company. I have also signed up to 2 different agency's who offer supply teaching roles which will get me that extra school teaching experience that I really want to head towards eventually. 

And NOW I have been working on my next module. So far I have re-read my plan for my inquiry from Module 2 and made even more notes on it to help with the feedback form that is due next week. As well as this, throughout the summer I have been reading lots of articles and making notes on them to hopefully help me along with this final module.

Sadly  I missed the last skype session due to work but I am looking forward to having a call with Adesola as she is now my tutor and will have an update for you all after that. 

So all in all, it's been a very busy week and will continue to be so!


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  1. Lucy Penketh1 October 2017 at 14:00

    I also feel as if I am out of practice with the long summer break!

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    1. Unknown2 October 2017 at 13:09

      I know! But I'm starting to get there now! I hope you are too!

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