learning to teach

• Kjerstin • 21  • College Junior • Elementary/Middle Level Education Dual Major • All Original Content • join #ouredublr https://kierstin1.typeform.com/to/Uce33o ~ #ouredublr directory http://www.peach-tea-pages.tumblr.com/ouredublr

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so i’m a junior now

it’s been 2 years lmao

thanks for sticking with me through my long hiatus. i appreciate you if you’re still here! 

this week is my fifth finals week. stay tuned for actual content and updates! i plan on posting about study strategies, the classes i’m taking, and how to cope with a bad grade-or two. (not like i’m speaking from EXPERIENCE or anything!) 

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i almost forgot- my betta fish cam is still around and THRIVING in his old age :)

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so i’m a junior now

it’s been 2 years lmao

thanks for sticking with me through my long hiatus. i appreciate you if you’re still here! 

this week is my fifth finals week. stay tuned for actual content and updates! i plan on posting about study strategies, the classes i’m taking, and how to cope with a bad grade-or two. (not like i’m speaking from EXPERIENCE or anything!) 

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August 3, 2018//back to school planning

Here’s my tentative schedule for fall semester! I made a lot of room in the evening for days I have to work in the hall office (I got the job!!)

 I’m only taking 12 credits, but I learned a long time ago that a) It is a better pace for my ADHD brain, b) it keeps me sane, c) I don’t want a heck ton of classes in the first place, and d) literally nobody cares. 

If you are in the same boat as me, don’t worry about the number of credits you’re taking this semester. The amount of classes you are in does not define you, your level of intelligence, or your worth. In some cases, it may be smarter to take college at a slower pace. You’ll have more time to study, you’ll be less stressed overall with your workload, and you’ll enjoy the classes you’re in that relate to your major.

If you are looking at a full timetable and are happy with the classes you are taking, don’t worry about what others say. Some people take extra credits to save money and finish college earlier. Feel confident in your decision and make time for yourself in the midst of your busy workload. You may throw yourself into your classes and immerse yourself in knowledge, which is totally awesome and very rewarding.

College is your education. It is your time to discover new things about the world you live in and the career you’d like to have in the future. Enjoy your time there, regardless of what that may look like on your schedule. Good luck with the fall semester!

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May 2018- Where am I?

From May-July 2018, I will be at a summer ministry program at the University of Northern Florida. This program is an AWESOME opportunity for me to unplug for the this summer. At this time, I will be on hiatus and do not plan to start posting again until I return in August 2018. THANK YOU for understanding and I’ll be back soon!

xxKjerstin

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Just finished a job interview for an on campus job next semester! Wish me luck!

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{bc} ✨ Hi! My name is Kjerstin and I’m studying elementary ed! This week I’ve spent a lot of time in the classroom observing (my absolute favorite course!) My favorite book is a tie between The Lake House and the entire Harry Potter franchise :)

Hi Kjerstin : ) elementary ed sounds like a lot of fun! yay another Harry Potter fan!

Blog Compliment: I love your url, its so cute and beautiful! Your icon is adorable and compliemts your url so much, its wondeful. You post sooo much original content, thats awesome! I tried to post some but gave up after a while haha. How do your photos look soo amazing like dude! Your blog is so clean and cute, its fabulous : )

Thank you for participating, i really appreciate it!

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My 200+ follower blog compliments are now closed. Thank you to all my followers and all you lovelies that participated : )

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Thank you, @psychologyhermione! 😊

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I need this for my future classroom.....and my future apartment tbh

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I talked in class today where’s my medal?!??

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i got u

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😂

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I talked in class today where’s my medal?!??

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For once, statistics doesn’t break my mind!

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5 things that make me happy!

Yay! I’m finally tagged to do a tag 😊 Thanks @rhi-creates!!

1. My betta fish, Occamy (or Cam for short) my longest living pet and all around good company-keeper

2. Watercoloring! It’s calming and I love seeing how I’ve improved over the past few years

3. A capella covers, for being awesome. I love @doddleoddle, @kurtschneider, and @ptxofficial most

4. Reading, which I haven’t done enough of in past years (unfortunately)

5. Teaching and learning! I have a passion for learning as much as I can completely unrelated to Actual Real Classes I am Taking in Life

I don’t know very many of my followers, so whoever wants to do this can consider yourself tagged!

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#ouredublr directory!

Welcome to the (admittedly very small) education studyblr directory! If you’d like to be added, fill out this typeform. This directory can also be found on my blog. Check back later, as I’m always adding new awesome people! :)

Undergraduate College Students

Elementary Education Major

Kjerstin of @peach-tea-pages (me!)

Emma of @studyforrecovery​

Emilee of @emstudiesedu

Music Education Major

Rhi of @rhi-creates​

English Education Major

Julia of @gilmorewoodsgranger (also American Studies)

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I’m learning Swedish on Duolingo!

I decided to embrace my Swedish heritage and finally try to learn the language! If anyone has tips, let me know!

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Education Studyblr Directory!

In the 2 years I’ve been a part of the studyblr community, I've noticed a lack of future and current educators on Tumblr. I decided to create a studyblr directory of sorts for education majors, aspiring teachers, and current teachers. 

I created a typeform, and everyone who responds to it will be added to my directory. Hopefully, we can find/follow each other and share lesson plan ideas, PRAXIS study tips, and general life advice.

Since I’m a smaller studyblr (that has a bunch of awesome followers!!) I encourage you to reblog this post to reach more people and build up a community of educators! DM me with any questions! xx

Typeform

Directory Masterpost: coming soon!

***Tag your reblogs with #ouredublr so we can track this!

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3.22.2018 I finally bought a real calligraphy pen so I don’t have to correct people when I’m brush lettering! Also, yes, it’s snowing outside. I tried to ignore it, too.

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While this isn’t studyblr related, I’d like to share my story (yep, that’s me in that baby pic) in honor of Go Red For Women today. 

On September 6, I was born 3 weeks early with a series of complex congenital heart defects known as Shone's Complex.

This included: -coarctation of the aorta (obstructed bloodflow to body) -bicuspid aortic valve (2 leaflets fused together) -bilateral svc (blood pumping to right atrium) -parachute mitral valve (valve connected to 1 muscle) -severe mitral valve stenosis (narrowing of valve) -single right ventricle (only right side of heart functions)

Because the left side of my heart was less developed-a form of hypoplastic left heart syndrome-I couldn't pump blood properly to the rest of my body. I underwent a series of 4 surgeries, all before the age of 4, in a (successful) attempt to give me a single right ventricle heart: the Norwood, Glenn, Fontan, and Damus-Kaye Stansel. I have been relatively stable and healthy since my last surgery, and this year will mark my 16 years post-Fontan. Nowadays, I only visit the cardiologist once a year for echos, ekg's, exercise tests, holter monitors, x-rays, and the like.

I owe a lot to the surgeons, doctors, nurses, family, and friends who were there for my family when I was in the hospital. Life wouldn't be the same without my heart defects, and I wouldn't want it any other way. <3

Please consider supporting me and all women affected by heart disease by wearing red today or donating to the American Heart Association. If I was born any earlier, I probably wouldn't be here today. The research they fund makes it possible for so many kids to live. Happy CHD awareness month!

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pro tip: listen to wii channel music/movie soundtracks while studying

everybody loves beethoven and piano pop but why do that when you can listen to 10 hours of the indiana jones theme on youtube