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i worked at school vs i worked in school

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I worked at school' implies that the person worked at the physical location of the school, while 'I worked in school' suggests that the person worked within the school environment or as part of the school community.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 8376 views

i worked at school

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate working at the physical location of a school.

This phrase is used to specify the location where the work took place, indicating that the person worked at the school building.

Examples:

  • I worked at school yesterday to prepare for the event.
  • She worked at school during the summer break to earn some extra money.
  • Jul 3, 2021 ... Which sentence is correct and why: I had worked at school for 5 years or I worked at school for 5 years or I had been working at school for ...
  • Jan 31, 2022 ... ... I worked at school. On the first day that I met him, he had just driven to Alabama from Colorado without stopping. This should have been my ...
  • Dec 21, 2023 ... During the daytime, I worked at school, and at night, I headed to CBT to work in their administrative office and assistant direct for Rob. I ...
  • Donna Lowery I worked at School House Candy with Mom in the 70's. We made Christmas Stockings , Easter Baskets and Valentine's Cards with lollipops on them ...
  • Dec 4, 2013 ... I've always been interested in journalism; I worked at school papers in high school, college, even grade school. After majoring in English ...
  • Jul 30, 2018 ... I worked at school again with a cherry limeade from Sonic to guide me and I got quite a lot done. In the evening I stopped at folks. Friday ...
  • Mar 16, 2021 ... ... I worked at School of Excellence in Education as a Pre K Teacher (4 years). Took a Sign Language online course at the University of the ...
  • When I came back, I decided I wanted to try to reunite with my own family, so I worked at school and in my residence to save money for holiday presents. I ...
  • I am so glad I got to know her when I worked at school and later when she came to the library to story hour with the grandkids. It was never the same when ...
  • I worked at school when Stacy was in school. Such a sweet girl. Prayers for your family. Sandy Larsen. May 14, 2024. Visits: 1754. This site is protected by ...

Alternatives:

  • I worked at the school.
  • I worked at the school building.
  • I worked on school projects.
  • I worked at the university.
  • I worked at the office.

i worked in school

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate working within the school environment or as part of the school community.

This phrase is used to describe working within the school setting, such as being employed by the school or being involved in school-related activities.

Examples:

  • I worked in school as a teacher for many years.
  • He worked in school administration before starting his own business.
  • May 3, 2022 ... I was grateful for the hard work and sacrifices that my parents made but knew the harder I worked in school the greater the opportunities I ...
  • Aug 5, 2024 ... Share. RoughProud8151. • 4mo ago •. I worked in school cafeteria too, clearing trays, think 5th or 6th grade. Upvote 4. Downvote Reply reply
  • Jul 1, 2020 ... I worked in school offices for over 20 years. Your principal is right, you are highly qualified! 4 yrs. Tanya Barsony McKinney ...
  • Jun 14, 2018 ... Before starting my residency, I worked in school libraries. I think that my background in school libraries is a tremendous help to my ...
  • May 14, 2019 ... Besides my parents, my school counselor knew how hard I worked in school. Counselors don't always realize the effect they have on students ...
  • I worked as a substitute teacher. I worked in school administration. And, of course, my life was the dance studio. All while just trying to survive and sneak in ...
  • Jun 20, 2021 ... When I worked in school all children (reception class and higher) used username and passwords. Although the characters in the password was ...
  • Jan 11, 2018 ... I worked in school libraries for 5 1/2 years and at the State Library for 32 1/2 years. After 38 years total, I retired. Upvote ·.
  • It was a pleasure to be student at BSP 2010 until 2013... plus I worked in school as teacher assistant.... I trained as a chef in school.... I had a great ...
  • Jan 30, 2023 ... RD | I am certainly proud of myself for how hard I worked in school, but I definitely credit my success to my incredible support system: My ...

Alternatives:

  • I worked within the school.
  • I worked inside the school.
  • I worked as a teacher in the school.
  • I worked with the school community.
  • I worked on school-related projects.

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