Organizing thoughts and visuals
I am really good at the editing stage of a project—for essays, writing, publishing, graphics/layout, theater or performing arts. I can find the places in a project that put an unnecessary cognitive demand on the viewer/reader. It’s like I have a very, very critical eye that can catch issues without being judgmental about it.
Coaching
I have 3 interstate cheer championships, 2 state pageant winners, 1 national pageant winner, 7 former theater students in professional jobs including one on a ABC Family show and another working at the Royal Theater Company in London, 4 state champion swimmers—these people I coached. I always wanted to be the winner, but never was, but somehow can coach others to do well.
Managing a classroom
In 10 years of teaching, I only had one major classroom management problem with one student. I’ve never had to involve the administration and am able to create a positive, friendly environment that still has an expected work-ethic.
Teaching
I never feel I’m a good enough teacher, but my students have told me different.
After writing this… somehow I think all 4 of these work together…