Sydney W.

Why They Want to Substitute Teach

In my time as a counselor, orientation leader, and college student organizing student events, I learned that community is what I most seek in life. I am lucky enough to have found, built, and fostered community in the areas mentioned above and would love to extend that to students in traditional learning settings. I loved learning as a kid and was frequently overheard helping my peers with assignments, study sessions, and homework. I want to continue that service and support students in a welcoming, understanding, accommodating environment.

About Them

My degree is in creative writing, and I am pursuing it right now separately from a career, as something I can do when I have the energy and capacity to. I write primarily creative non-fiction and like to experiment with form. I like writing speculative fiction, imagining what our world may be like if we were to change one crucial societal detail. My goal is to eventually teach CRW to students. I enjoy listening to music and playing the guitar, being around loved ones, laughing so hard my stomach starts to hurt, trying new things, and meeting new people. I love solving puzzles, doing escape rooms, and playing board games. I am constantly finding new hobbies and things to do and love to fill my time with enriching activities.

Experience with Children

Worked with children aged four to twelve in after-school camps for four years, worked with middle- to high school-aged students for three years, and worked as an orientation leader for incoming freshman students. Babysat from age 12 to current (22). Coached elementary and middle school girls lacrosse for four years.

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