Nora Tristan
Career and Technical Education Teacher
Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District
“The world will test you. If you quit, you are only making way for those who actually want to succeed. Don't be a quitter.”
Milestones
My road in life has taken me all over.
Left college after 1 year to work in a bigger city.
Went back to college, changed my major three times, only to leave college yet again.
Turning point in my life was when I realized that a good paying job could only come with a college education. I decided to go back to college, and I stayed till graduation.
Worked for a number of different companies after graduation, trying to find my niche. After 9 years, I left retail to become a teacher.
Finished my Master's Degree in School Counseling and now beginning a new journey.
Education
High School
Bachelor
Business Administration
University of Texas- Brownsville
Business Administration
University of Texas- Brownsville
Graduate
School Counseling
Lamar University
School Counseling
Lamar University
Career
Career and Technical Education Teacher
Facilitate 7th aand 8th graders in the beginning of their career exploration journey.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Technology
Teaching / Mentoring
Day to Day
My classroom is a computer lab. I guide students in their career exploration process and facilitate career assessments to help determine their strengths, talents, and abilities. From career data to finding employment, the skills taught each day are essential to a successful and meaningful future.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
Ask yourself if you are willing to take on the challenges of a being a teacher, as well as the rewards. Are you willing to be flexible, optimistic, and open-minded in even the hardest of situations? All children are different. It's important to remember that each child could be facing personal challenges before they even step foot into the classroom. Ask yourself if you are able to teach in a way that will allow them to learn and be successful.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Bachelor
Business Administration
Business Administration
Graduate
School Counseling
School Counseling
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Peers:
"Discouragement came in the form of a lack of goals. I learned that if I continued to surround myself with people who had no ambition, I would end up like them. Unfortunately, it took me a few years to figure this out."
