It's official! I've got my own class.

[Stac3y]

As of yesterday, I am the instructor for the Friday night classes for my school! I've already taught them 2 out of the last 3 Fridays, but my head instructor surprised me last night by having me sign the paperwork to take over officially! Although the timing is a bit awkward (I will not be able to attend the Friday night advanced belt class, and I test for black in August), I'm really happy--I've wanted this class for a long time.

[Carol]

As of yesterday, I am the instructor for the Friday night classes for my school! I've already taught them 2 out of the last 3 Fridays, but my head instructor surprised me last night by having me sign the paperwork to take over officially! Although the timing is a bit awkward (I will not be able to attend the Friday night advanced belt class, and I test for black in August), I'm really happy--I've wanted this class for a long time.

Well done Stacey!!

Congratulations to you, and to your students. I bet they are going to get one helluva good instructor. :asian:

[OnlyAnEgg]

Congrats and well done!

[terryl965]

I guess congrats, but I do not understand how a advance belt runs a class by themself or I am missing something? I am not trying to second guess your abilities but my insureance for my school requires only B.B.'s to run classes and must be on the floor even if a advance is teaching. I know you have the ability and drive so once again congrats and I know you will be a great instructor for them.

[ShelleyK]

Thats awesome!!

[wushuguy]

congrats! this will be a great growing experience for you!

[Stac3y]

my insureance for my school requires only B.B.'s to run classes and must be on the floor even if a advance is teaching.

I suppose different insurance requires different things. <shrug> Ours requires a criminal background check and CPR certification, but does not specify belt level.

[grydth]

Congrats! This is a huge vote of confidence in you by your teacher!

[terryl965]

I suppose different insurance requires different things. <shrug> Ours requires a criminal background check and CPR certification, but does not specify belt level.

Yea we have a criminal background and CPR training as well. Like I said not trying to be negative and I know how excited you are so once again congrats.

[Guro Harold]

Congratulations and well done!!!

[MA-Caver]

Way To Go... eventually you'll end up owning your own school! (maybe??)

[seasoned]

Congratulations Stac3y, as was already stated, teaching is also a great learning experience. You will solidify your own knowledge, and learn much while teaching others. Good for you.http://www.martialtalk.com/forum/images/icons/icon7.gif

[Tames D]

Congrats. If you think you can, you can. And I already know that you can!

[Blade96]

Congrats!

Very best!

~ Blade ~

[KenpoVzla]

Whao that is great! Definitely lots to be learned that's going to benefit you both in and out of the dojo.

And it also brings you one step closer to owning your own school some day?

Congrats!

[dbell]

Congrats and way to go!! Can't wait to hear when you open your own school!

[scottie]

Congrats!!!

[Jade Tigress]

That is AWESOME Stacey!!! Congratulations!!!! :asian: :asian: :asian:

[Stac3y]

Thanks, all! An update: This week starts my second session (we teach 4 sessions a year) as instructor. All of my students last session passed their rank tests with flying colors, and they all did well at the school tournament. A student who visited last week is joining the class and bringing her younger siblings with her--yay! My sons are showing great responsibility by helping me set up for class without my even asking. I'm really loving teaching. :)

[shesulsa]

Congrats!

[Mark Jordan]

Congrats!That's just the start, you're on your way to great things!

[edudley]

That has to be a great sense of accomplishment, congoRats!

[Sandanchris]

Congrats Stacy,

Teaching is a real blessing and honor, I have learned more in the last 8 years of instructing than during any of my other years of Martial Arts training. It reminds me of being a parent (I dont have kids...yet) the relationship is similar andyet different. If there is anything I can do to help let me know, if you need somone to run ideas by, somone you can vent to I will be around.

Chris

[Stac3y]

Another update: I'm halfway through my second session as head instructor, and my class has more than doubled in size from last session! I think maybe they like me. :boing2:

[Guro Harold]

Another update: I'm halfway through my second session as head instructor, and my class has more than doubled in size from last session! I think maybe they like me. :boing2:
Congratulations!

[ArmorOfGod]

Congratulations!
You wrote that you "signed papers." Does that mean you are getting paid as an employee?
Also, out of curiosity, what rank are you? (I am being nosy)

AoG

[Stac3y]

Congratulations!
You wrote that you "signed papers." Does that mean you are getting paid as an employee?
Also, out of curiosity, what rank are you? (I am being nosy)

AoG

I am First Brown, which is our highest rank under Black. We only test once a year for Black, so I've been First Brown for almost a year. I will test for Black next month.

We have to sign papers affirming that we are CPR certified, and giving permission for a criminal background check.

[Carol]

I will test for Black next month.


:-partyon: :-partyon: :-partyon:

[Sandanchris]

I am First Brown, which is our highest rank under Black. We only test once a year for Black, so I've been First Brown for almost a year. I will test for Black next month.

We have to sign papers affirming that we are CPR certified, and giving permission for a criminal background check.


I think all instructors (Black Belt or not) should be CPR/First Aid certified and have a background check *especially if working with children*