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College Admissions Essay: I Want To Be An Elementary Teacher

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For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be an elementary teacher. God placed the act of working with kids on my heart when I was very young, and I am thrilled to say that is still where I feel called. I went to a Union elementary school, Moore Elementary, until fifth grade, and the impact my teachers made on me there has shaped me into the person I am today. One of the most influential teachers in my life was my Pre-K teacher, Mrs. Greer. I had the amazing opportunity to go back to Moore and job shadow her. Being around her again made me remember all of the incredible things she taught me, and it was so surreal to see her in action impacting her current students. I am so happy that I got to job shadow her and to watch her from a different perspective than I had being her student. Through this new perspective, I learned so many new things about teaching. The schedule for my day involved various classroom activities, many songs on the smart board, recess, lunch, nap time, crafts, and the end of the day. The day started with “playtime” around the …show more content…

Kids are in a vulnerable part of their life in elementary school. Growing up, trying to find themselves can be a huge struggle. Sometimes all they need is to know someone loves them, cares about them, and is there for them. Some kids, especially at public schools, do not always come from the best homes and families. They might not see what love should look like from their current situation, but I was able to see how much a teacher’s love can impact her students through having and observing Mrs. Greer. She taught them to love others along with so many valuable lessons. For example, there was a phrase she kept repeating: “Don’t shout out the answer because you’re taking your friend’s thoughts away.” This simple phrase teaches the kids so many things including self-control, respect, and

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