Flexible & Fun: A Day in the Life of a MFM Math Specialist
Hold up. I’m sensing you relate.
What is your WHY?
Chances are, you got into teaching because you are addicted to student “ah-ha” moments (like me). You discovered these moments are far and few due to the politics of the job. It’s time to get back to your original WHY.
Working at Made for Math as a multisensory math specialist gives you that “ah-ha” fix you so desperately need! How in the world do you know if this work would be a good fit?
By watching this video all about a day in the life of a multisensory math specialist.
Why did you become an educator?
We surveyed our math specialists who shared:
- Obsessed with learning myself and want to share that with others
- Be an example of education saving you when life gets tough
- Build a positive connection with people, especially young people!
- Children are so much more alive, entertaining, and genuine than adults 😂
- Desire to have every child value learning and discover their ideas, talents, and passions is unique and important!
All of these teachers left the classroom because their core WHY was enshrouded with the cobwebs of politics and mandates that hurt student connections.
Regardless of whether your career in teaching was traumatic or terrific, You may find yourself wishing teaching was both flexible and fun, leading you to wonder how to transition out of the traditional path of teaching (boundaries anyone?). Sidenote: This in no way disparages the brave souls that make fundamental differences in the classrooms. We salute you!
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If your heart is tugged towards a career outside of concrete hallways and fluorescent lights, we must acknowledge the plethora of choices available to you! Oddly, this alone is a source of stress.
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To alleviate the stress of deciding if working as a multisensory math specialist is for you, take a gander at this sample schedule from an actual team member:
Here is a short list of reasons teachers love working as a multisensory math specialist:
- Weekends to yourself!
- No papers to grade
- State testing? GOODBYE!
- Bathroom breaks whenever you want
- Pets as co-teachers
- Teaching support (you are mentored here)
- Paid lesson planning
- Time for self-care
- Take a week off with no worries about student behavior upon your return
- No masks or germs
- Work remotely from home
- No more spending your own money on class decor or supplies!
- Getting that “Ah-ha” fix!
Our teachers say it best:
Tracey S.
Multisensory Math Specialist
“I love the people at MFM. Everyone is so helpful, kind and smart. I have received great math training in this company, and I am a much better math teacher than I was two years ago.
I love that I can teach students the way they need to be taught.
For me flexibility means I am not stuck in a classroom from 7 am to 4 pm. I can do activities throughout the day with my family and friends. I can go for a walk, go out to lunch, or run errands during the day instead of trying to do them after work.”
Brailee S.
Multisensory Math Specialist
“I left classroom teaching due to the frustration of whole group instruction not helping every student glow. I wandered life for three years, trying multiple jobs, before I looked into Made for Math. I researched this company for months. Finally, after a year of back and forth, I took the plunge and applied. After interacting with my team members I knew this was where I wanted to be!
Heather B.
Multisensory Math Specialist
“I’m so happy I found Made For Math, and I hope to work here forever! I love being able to meet student needs without being hindered by district drama or politics. This is a team where I can continually grow, learn, and be challenged.
This team has such a unique culture of striving for quality but also giving positive feedback and seeing mistakes as a part of the learning process. Accommodating for varied student needs is hard work, but the work is enriching and worth the effort.
MFM is a safe haven where both student and teacher differences are welcome. This company really is a gem, and I’m both grateful and proud to be a part of it!”
MFM Authors
Adrianne Meldrum
CEO
is the Founder and CEO of MFM. She is a certified teacher with over a decade of experience tutoring middle and high school students in math. Adrianne’s goal is to bring multisensory math to as many students as possible.