As much as it might shock and amaze many of you, being a professional knitting instructor does not bring in the big bucks! There are a few out there actually making a living doing this, but as of yet, I am not one of them. If I did not have the world's greatest husband, I could not afford to do this. Yet, teaching is what I LOVE, it truly makes me happy and most of my students think I am a very good teacher.
So I have been thinking about some supplementary income to add to the family coffers. Not too long ago my mom suggested that I look into being a part-time instructor at the local junior college, ah but what subject? The fact is I am probably qualified to teach a variety of subjects but I am nervous about how well I will do.
When I left for college my goal was to become a math teacher. In fact, I became a computer geek, but I still have a "minor equivalent" in mathematics. Several of the knitting classes I teach are about the mathematics of knitting. And teaching is teaching -- right?!?!
So tomorrow I will make the call. See if the head of the department is still looking for a part-time instructor of mathematics. If so, apply for the position. And then hope beyond all hope that good teaching skills will cross subject boundaries. At least when the students ask when they will use this stuff -- I can tell them that they will need it for their knitting!!!
So I have been thinking about some supplementary income to add to the family coffers. Not too long ago my mom suggested that I look into being a part-time instructor at the local junior college, ah but what subject? The fact is I am probably qualified to teach a variety of subjects but I am nervous about how well I will do.
When I left for college my goal was to become a math teacher. In fact, I became a computer geek, but I still have a "minor equivalent" in mathematics. Several of the knitting classes I teach are about the mathematics of knitting. And teaching is teaching -- right?!?!
So tomorrow I will make the call. See if the head of the department is still looking for a part-time instructor of mathematics. If so, apply for the position. And then hope beyond all hope that good teaching skills will cross subject boundaries. At least when the students ask when they will use this stuff -- I can tell them that they will need it for their knitting!!!
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