Broome Community College Job Analysis

Because of my love for children I began volunteering at a local daycare center in my community. Initially I volunteered a few hours per week reading and mentoring the children at the center. After two-years of volunteering, I was asked to work part-time as an assistant teacher in a preschool classroom. I enjoy working in the classroom because it gives me a glimpse of what I would be doing once I obtain my elementary education degree. In addition

A few months after I began substitute teaching, an administrator offered me a tutoring position. I worked with children in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. I loved that each day of tutoring included working in multiple subjects with students of various ages and abilities. Eventually, I began to consider a teaching career. However, in considering various teaching options, I found the prospective of middle grades or secondary education more compelling than elementary education; yet, a particular subject did not captivate me.

Becoming a teacher was my childhood plan because I loved school as a child. However, I attended Bakersfield College for seven years and kept changing my major. First it was Criminal Justice, Sociology, and finally Business. I had no longer considered becoming a teacher and those dreams were long gone. I managed a property in Rosedale and my son went to a great school. Therefore, a degree in Business was what I was destined for. Nonetheless, life changes and so do we. I became a single mother again at twenty-nine years old and had a little girl. Having my daughter brought out a different side of me because I could see myself in her. This is when I began to remember my true dreams and I began to look into it. I felt that she would be so proud to have a mother who’s a teacher because I always loved and admired my teachers. Also, I had to start over and not having a degree was very difficult as I tried looking for employment. The joy of having my daughter was tainted with all the new struggle of not having a job and being single parent to a twelve year old boy as well. These were the moments that led me to begin looking into an accelerated program and it led me to Fresno Pacific University.

One major experience in my life that will influence my academic work and also my goals while attending CCU is my current job as a paraprofessional at Caliche Elementary school. I started my work there in the fall of 2013. At the time I thought the job would be a huge benefit because I would be working at the same school my children attended and I would have a similar schedule so I could be home as I always have been. I also have two children who have IEPs and have received services from the special ed. department. I didn't realize how much these other children would affect my life. I love my job and I had never thought of myself as being one to work with children on a day to day basis. I have found myself looking forward to seeing these children every day and being a part of their learning environment.

I have spent countless hours working as a volunteer with young people. As an undergraduate, I was a frequent volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club. I read the children stories, aided with homework, and participated in physical activities. This experience was gratifying and inspired me to an even bigger obligation. I traveled to New York, where I was a counselor at Camp AmeriKids, an organization for sickly and/or neglected youth. Through this organization, I unequivocally made an impact on the lives of these children. An unforgettable experience occurred on the last day at camp. The staff and I put together a slideshow to celebrate the campers’ accomplishments. It was astonishing how many of the children wept after the presentation. This experience made me aware of how meaningful my time was to these children. This exhibits how a marginal time commitment from an individual can mean the world to others. There is an old proverb, “it takes a village to raise a child”; I thoroughly believe this to be true. I was “latchkey” child raised by a single mother of six children. Since I did not have a great deal of guidance, I found role models in my coaches, teachers, and school counselors. Their time commitment to me may have appeared small to themselves at the time, but if not for these influential people, I would not be the first person in my family to attend and graduate college. I remain extremely proud of this

I have not had many jobs. However, the few that I did were meaningful and taught me a great deal. One such job was the one I held during the summer of my sophomore year. I worked at one of the many North Star Charter schools that serve students of several minority groups in my hometown of Newark, NJ. During my time at North Star, I helped design curriculum for the General Educational Development (GED) program. I gained insight into methods used to teach adults, some far removed from high school by as many as twenty years. I had the opportunity to see how the teachers would adapt the methods originally used to teach their elementary students to educate their GED students. This experience sparked my interest in alternative methods of education

Above all, after having this amazing experience, as well as feeling the way I feel about my kids, I’ve decided to pursue a Master in Student Counseling. With this type of Master, I could help more kids to continue their educations. I would really enjoy helping students even when they don’t believe in themselves, or have any limitation that makes them doubt what

Ever since I can remember, I have held an interest in education. While I was a student in high school, I held a job where I assisted a blind girl with her homework. I would read her assignments and assist her with homework. That job led me to assist a Special Ed teacher in organizing her class materials and other things so that it left more time for her to create her teaching plans.

As a senior at Fort Zumwalt South High School, I have had plenty of time to reflect on the impact I have left in my school, and community. I plan on attending the University of Southeast Missouri to become an occupational therapist, and the involvement that I have had will allow me to achieve this goal.

At the end of the week, a little girl hugged me and presented me with a card that she had made earlier in the week. At that moment I felt some type of calling to work with children as a career. During the next two summers, I attended Missionfuge (missions camp) where I was given the opportunity to play with children from low income homes, and lead a bible study. I was also privileged to interact with children whose home was located at an abuse center for women and children. Seeing so many broken homes and hearts sparked a fire into my heart, inspiring me to do something positive for the unfortunate children of the world. Whether it be through teaching a child his or her colors, numbers, and alphabet, or guiding them through some of life’s lessons, I am determined to show my students that no matter what struggle(s) may cross their paths, they can surpass them if they believe in themselves and one another.

Fourteen years ago, I was enrolled in the Early Childhood Program at Hudson Valley Community College while being a mother to my two year old daughter and wife. As a child, my dream was to become an elementary teacher but as time went by that changed. I knew I loved encountering with children but when I was doing my student teaching at the placements, I became unsure. Did I really want to be in a classroom setting?

As I got older I started considering other career options, while keeping teaching in the the back of my mind, until my junior year. That is when I started going to the elementary once a week, and is when I knew for sure I wanted to be an elementary teacher. Sometimes, I would work with the whole class, but most of the time I would work with one to four kids. There was one girl in particular

I am an ambitious candidate who is willing to take all the step to fulfill these challenging part time job goals while I’m attending college.

Ever since I was a little girl, I knew that in my future I wanted to become a teacher. I always looked up to my teachers, especially the ones I had in elementary school. I even played 'school' with my friends and pretended I had my own classroom. I loved being in charge. During a summer, I was given the opportunity to work as an Energy Express mentor and work with a group of eight children. This was one of the most wonderful experiences I have ever been through. I was a mentor to help guide the children, and by the end of the summer I felt as if I had really accomplished something. I am planning to pursue a career in elementary education. I love children, and just knowing that as a

During my program observation, I observed the local elementary. This elementary educates level Pre-Kindergarten to Second Grade. For my project, I chose the aware and active age of Pre-K. This specific classroom held a variety of ages preparing for kindergarten, starting at five to six years old, with 14 children. While I was observing, the main teacher taught many of the centers, and lessons, although there was another supervisor that would stop in and take one student who had trouble staying focused and remaining calm. This advisor would stop in once every few hours to give this child a quick break, and reminded him of appropriate behavior. After my interview with the professional, the qualifications required for this location include Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, required by law. The teacher who lead this classroom of pre-kindergarteners attended the University of Northern Iowa. Most of the children in this classroom were around the age of six, one student who was the youngest turned six the day school started, and most celebrate their half birthdays during winter time.