Jennifer Gibson

Jennifer Gibson

GEAR UP Facilitator


Education Service Center Region 12

Waco, TX USA


Apply for jobs that your inner-self says "no way!" to. You may just surprise yourself. You are capable of more than you think.

Milestones

My road in life took a while to figure out.
Had early acceptance into SHSU, which was my first choice for my major.
Transferred to Texas A&M for a bigger college atmosphere.
Transferred back to SHSU for smaller class sizes and lower cost.
2013 - Got my first job teaching second grade.
2015 - Became a science teacher at a school that I LOVED & never thought I would leave!
2018 - Was encouraged to apply & interview for a job in college and career readiness.
2019 - Began working as a GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant facilitator.
Keep following my journey

Career

GEAR UP Facilitator

I help students identify their passions & equip them with knowledge & skills needed to be successful in college & beyond

Career Roadmap

Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Business
Teaching / Mentoring

Day to Day

I mentor students on their interests, grades, graduation plan, academic progress, and college and career choices. I also plan various events and trips for students to help them explore and develop the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in various careers. In addition, I also have to track data on students, staff, and curriculum use. Finally, I also must ensure all purchases, events, programs, and trips are within budget and fit into the grants guidelines.

Advice for Getting Started

Here's the first step for college students

Network! Make connections, take risks, apply for jobs that your inner-self says "no way!" to. You may just surprise yourself. You are capable of more than you think.

Recommended Education

My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:

Hurdles

The Noise I Shed

From Society in General:

""Those who can't, teach.""