Kate S.
About me
| Kate S. | |
| English and Related Literature | |
| English Literature | |
| Undergraduate | |
| Alcuin | |
| 2024 | |
| United Kingdom |
My employment
| PGCE English student | |
| University of Cambridge | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Education | |
| 2024 |
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A day in the life of a PGCE English student in the United Kingdom
YSIS (York Students in Schools) and YSIS Plus helped to confirm my career choice
Briefly describe the organisation you work for
I am studying full-time at the University of Cambridge to become a secondary school English teacher
What do you do?
I attend lectures at the University and I also work in placement schools to build my knowledge of teaching and put that into practice
Reflecting upon your past employment and education, what led you to your current career choice?
Undertaking the YSIS (York Students in Schools) scheme and YSIS Plus scheme helped to confirm my career choice
Is your current job sector different from what you thought you would enter when you graduated?
No, I have wanted to be a teacher since before my degree
Describe your most memorable day at work
So far probably starting the course and seeing how welcoming and supportive everyone is!
Are there any challenges associated with your job?
Time-management, student behaviour and organisational skills
What extracurricular activities did you undertake at university and what transferable skills did you develop through these?
YSIS and YSIS Plus - learning confidence and organisational schemes
Student Ambassador work - working as a team and time management (as I had to fit my uni work around this)
What would you like to do next with your career?
Become a teacher
What top tips do you have for York students preparing for today’s job market and life after graduation?
Be patient and don’t panic if you don’t know 100% what you want to do, it’ll happen with opportunities and experiences.
What topics from students are you happy to answer questions on?
PGCE applications, jobs in education, student life, coursework anxiety and stress, managing workload
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