College Admissions Essay: I Want To Be A Teacher

When I was 5 I went to Eisenhower elementary my teacher in kindergarten was Mrs. Herbst. All of my teachers were just ok but then in fourth grade I had an awesome teacher named Mrs. dune she gave us an extra recess and just gave us candy if we were good. She had us play with computers if we got are work done.

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.

I’ve always known that I was meant to become a teacher. In the fifth grade yearbook, each child claimed what they wanted to be, although most of these will change with time. Every little girl guessed that they would be a professional dancer, a princess, and other mystical job titles. The space beneath my smiling face read “kindergarten teacher”.

My decision to be a teacher did not come easily to me. This choice was dependent on a reflection about what I was passionate about and how I could make a difference. I have chosen to become a teacher, as I believe teachers have the ability to provide future generations the stimulation for one of the most significant roles in life; to become a lifelong learner. Many teachers that I have had during my education have had a positive impact on my decision to grow and develop the skills that are fundamental to pursue a successful teaching career. My aim is to be a part of an honorable profession with the optimism that one day I will become an efficacious teacher who can provide future teachers with inspiration, as my teachers have provided for me. Through personal educational experiences and peer-reviewed academic literature, I am able to shape my approach to my pre-service teaching, as it will influence my future practice. As a teacher, there is not just one singular approach to educating students; there is a need for flexibility, diversity, adaptation and reflection.

It was my first time moving schools and I didn’t know what to think or what to do, I had been in our orchestra in Springfield and I really enjoyed it, but out here in Monett there was only band and I wasn’t sure how I felt about it but my mom convinced me into doing it. It was my first day in the band and the assistant band director Mrs. White who had been there for a while asked me what I might like to play and I wasn’t sure so she told me to think about it. (this story, however, is not about her so I won't go into to detail about how she looked) Mrs. White was a shorter woman and was older.

One of the most memorable teachers I have ever had is my fourth-grade teacher. Not only is Mrs. Lozano a great teacher but also an influence in my life. When I came to the United States, my motivation for school was not the same. I did not comprehend English and I felt like a stranger at school. However, Mrs. Lozano helped me with these struggles that I faced during my first year.

I have a very good idea as to what career I would want after college. The plan for me would be for me to go get a MA in history after FDU and then go into education. I think the goal for me would be to get a Ph.D. in history, but that would be further down the line. But if I was not on this path my two other career options would be public relations and counseling.

According to Zadie Smith, she states “ In my situation, every time I write a sentence, I am thinking not only of the people I ended up in college with but my siblings, my family, my school friends, and the people from my neighborhood. I have come to realize that this is an advantage, really; it keeps you on your toes.” ( Smith ). When I first arrived at Brunswick Community College, I did not have a for sure plan on what I wanted to do with my future. To be honest, I was not really that concerned about my future. I was more concerned about what I could do in baseball and how far I could go in the game. It has taken me my first semester in college to understand how truly blessed I am to even be able to play baseball in college along with

“What do you want to become?” is the question that many people ask me. I honestly did not know the answer to the question because there are so many things I want to achieve. I have been working so hard to find out what really make me happy. Since the freshman year in high school, I found myself enjoying doing science research and working with numbers. I attend STEM camp every summer to help out the teachers with activities. Seeing middle-school students work on their projects and running experiments make me feel so stunned and achievable. I realized how much I love science and I want to become a person who can change someone’s life. After four years, I officially become a senior of a high school. Time has gone too quickly, left people behind

When I entered the band hall for the first time over six years ago, I instantly fell in love. I had heard so much about band from my older brother, and I wanted follow in his footsteps. Originally, I had three choices for what instrument I could play, flute, clarinet, and oboe, which was a decision that would determine what I would stick with for the next 7 years. I knew I couldn’t play clarinet because I wanted to choose a different path than my brother, and I turned down oboe because it was one of the more advanced instruments. So with flute as my default, I began on my musical journey that would last all throughout high school. Right off the bat, I was an extremely determined player, I practiced and practiced sometimes even more than I did

One by one I felt my career possibilities being limited: I can’t be a doctor- I can’t handle blood, and I can’t be a scientist- I can’t deal with a lifetime of chemistry or physics, and I can’t be an astronaut- I’m scared of confined spaces. I had given up, and convinced myself that I wanted the high-paying, and intelligent career I had always wanted, even though it wouldn’t make me happy. What other option do I have? Smart kids don't go into music. Amidst the darkness and confusion, I heard a voice, the voice of my band director, she said, “do what makes you happy, I know you won’t regret it in the long run”. In the back of my mind this made perfect sense, so I started to question myself, what makes me happy? I searched and searched through myself for the answer, and then it finally after 10 years, came to me- music. It had been right in front of me all along. Band was the only part of the day I was never stressed about, and always looked forward to. I always listened to classical music in my spare time, and was always constantly practicing the flute, oboe, or clarinet to relieve stress from all of my other classes. The Band Hall had essentially been my home for

Have you ever had a teacher go above and beyond the call of duty? Not just the lesson of the day did you learn but a life lesson? To give you more confidence than what she has? I had her. And I am very fortunate to have someone like that in my life. She was the hero in my eyes. Even though she was a language arts teacher she taught me nobody is perfect. I was a quiet, and still am, leader. But when it came up to speaking in front of people, I was a mouse, still and silent. Since she is a reading teacher, it’s almost impossible to not teach about the love for books, and so I became almost immediately drawn into the excitement of reading.

Being raised under the strong influence of a courageous Danish grandmother, I learned that best way to go through life was to be brave and take new opportunities with an adventurous spirit. As the oldest in a family of five children, I soon discovered how important it was to be independent and self-reliant. By middle school, my love of music became a healthy escape from the busy household, and I spent many hours practicing piano and in band rehearsals as a clarinetist. This interest in music opened a door to university that might have otherwise remained closed. Attending the University of Western Ontario as a music education student was a perfect match for me. I had always wanted to be a teacher. I have childhood memories of lining up all of my stuff animals on my bed in front of a makeshift chalkboard, and little Debbie holding a ruler as a pointer stick. I can hardly believe that such a small spark could lead to a lifetime of educational service far from home.

It took me an entire year to be able to walk across a balance beam. Despite my best efforts, I never will regain the same abilities I had lost. However, I gained some things too. I have learned that I can overcome many things, regardless of my own limitations. Music is one of them. Music is one of my sanctuaries, one of the things that makes me feel content. I also adore making music. When I was in fourth grade I wanted to play the clarinet. I was concerned that I wouldn’t be able to learn because of my hearing loss. Regardless, this was one thing I would not lose, and I didn’t have to. I’ve been playing the clarinet for nine years, and am self-taught on the flute and saxophone. I decided to join marching band in ninth grade. After the second day in band camp, I came home in tears because my ear and my balance made it too hard for me to march and play at the same time. I wanted to do marching band, but I couldn’t bear to watch myself fail because of something I can’t control. My mother told me I could quit if I still wanted to after the week was up, because she knew that if I didn’t try I would regret it, and she was right. I know that my life would be one way, but it has gone a completely different

lives. Whether that in the classroom setting, on the court/field, or at home, I want to become a teacher so I can fulfill those dreams and help others! Every child and every person deserve an education. Everyone deserves to learn so one day they can fulfill any dreams they have! Education is so important to me! The reason education is so important for me is because without education people are not being pushed to their fullest potential. If you’re not pushing yourself and allowing yourself to be challenged than you're not becoming any smarter and growing as a person. Every day I strive to learn something new. I’m able to do this by reading, watching documentaries, and observing. I’m not the type of teacher to constantly hit the books, but In order to push myself to my fullest potential; I have to continue to learn day in and day out. As a teacher, I have the mindset to try to have my students learn something new every day, and never want to stop learning! That’s why this quote means so much to me “A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill the love of learning.” “Brad Henry” This quote is the perfect saying for my cheating style. Teaching is a profession where you are constantly teaching young minds and you have the power to inspire them to want to learn and never want to stop learning. As a future teacher I aspire