Birddog1911
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Missed the local IE in September, due to a trip. So, took a nice long drive down to Lake Pleasant to take my IE this past weekend. Stressed a bit about some of the testing, but did very well.
So, this just happened
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Missed the local IE in September, due to a trip. So, took a nice long drive down to Lake Pleasant to take my IE this past weekend. Stressed a bit about some of the testing, but did very well.
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tech_diver
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Congrats!
My years as an instructor brought me some of the most amazing experiences (and lowest pay). I got to travel, lead trips and spend lots of time in the water. You have an awesome journey ahead.
But in the water, always be hyper-aware of everything surrounding your students. Be thinking several 'what ifs' ahead. Every instructor on this board will tell you that no matter how much experience you have, the students can still do things you never imagined. Be on guard all the time. Be professional and mindful of your thoughts and actions because you could be held accountable.
I always thought all new instructors should watch this video. It shows how quickly a happy scuba class can turn into a nightmare. It still freaks me out:
Be alert, be aware and enjoy every minute of it.
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My years as an instructor brought me some of the most amazing experiences (and lowest pay). I got to travel, lead trips and spend lots of time in the water. You have an awesome journey ahead.
But in the water, always be hyper-aware of everything surrounding your students. Be thinking several 'what ifs' ahead. Every instructor on this board will tell you that no matter how much experience you have, the students can still do things you never imagined. Be on guard all the time. Be professional and mindful of your thoughts and actions because you could be held accountable.
I always thought all new instructors should watch this video. It shows how quickly a happy scuba class can turn into a nightmare. It still freaks me out:
Be alert, be aware and enjoy every minute of it.
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Oh, Dear!!!
So, can you tell what happened in that video and how you could prevent it the next time you have a class in that situation?
Congrats, I took my IE 2 years ago and remember stress level was at a 10..
Congrats, now the fun really begins...
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