I Admire My Physics Teacher

I have always excelled at math and science. Sophomore year, I had to decide whether I would take regents or honors physics in my junior year. I was already going to take AP biology, and I had planned on signing up for regents physics so that I wouldn't get too overwhelmed by science courses. Everyone warned me that honors physics was a tough class. However, I ended up taking the honors because my friend didn't want to be alone in that course. This is one of the best choices I've made in my life. I loved my honors physics class. Physics allows me to apply my math knowledge into real world situations that I can visualize and even test experimentally. Additionally, it requires me to problem solve and think problems through meticulously, which I love.

I decided to pursue engineering, hence opted for the science stream in high school. I spent innumerable hours during high school to pursue my interest in mathematics and prepare me for undergraduate study in this field. My effort and dedication paid off when I secured a seat in Delhi Technological University (DTU), one of India′s premier engineering institutes. The fascination with mathematics led me to choose Mathematics and Com- puting as my undergraduate field of

I have been fascinated by computers since I was seven. That’s when I first attended a Take Your Child to Work Day with my dad, a software engineer. I begged him to teach me how to program. He began by teaching me BASIC on an original IBM PC, and I eventually taught myself C++, Java, Python, and more.

In addition to these multiple self studied courses, I chose to take Honors Engineering Physics. However, the teacher understood that I had completed a higher level physics course and allowed me to use his class as time to research and experiment whatever I want. At the moment, I am currently applying what I have learned about electricity and circuits to a broken down golf cart and noticing how real life application of physics works. I am realizing how numbers and equations work out nicely on paper, but real life application hardly ever work

I realize that there have been many things that have influenced my growth as an individual. However, because I am so often drawn to ideas in math and science, I’d have to conclude that these two fields of study pose the most compelling as far as personal development. My interest in these fields have impacted who I am today. As a younger student I did not really care much about school. In fact, my second grade teacher pronounced me a failure, but my parents believed in my strengths, and gradually school turned a corner for me. By the end of my sophomore year I had begun watching lectures of theoretical physics, and deep space astronomy from the World Science Festival. I went into my Junior year very ambitious and self motivated! My cumulative GPA within

Learning can be difficult, especially in a class like history, but lucky for me my 7th , 10th , and 12th grade teacher made history one of my favorite classes. Coach Fowler is the best teacher and coach that I have ever had. He really knew how to make class fun and keep me focused. He was also my football Coach, which also resulted in me wanting to do good and act right in his classroom. He knew when to joke, and he also knew when to take things serious. Having a teacher and also a football coach that you look up to and respect really encourages you to do good and not let him down.

Entering community college with little programming experience, I was eager to learn. I registered for my first programming class excited, with a fresh mind. My professor introduced the class to our first program, "Hello World." Instantly, I was hooked. As I uncovered the complexities of problem-solving and the importance of proper syntax, my love grew stronger. Eventually, with experience in C++ and JAVA, another professor presented a life changing opportunity to me.

I had to learn the right syntax and commands, the rules of grammar for the coding language. This was not always easy, but I soon learned that just like there was a community built around MapleStory, there were entire communities built around coding. All of the problems I faced had been discussed before in detailed forums and blogs, and I was fascinated by how the solutions developed. As I read through each thread, I saw how coders would build upon the solutions previously presented and so I was able to see the solution—and in a sense, the coding language—organically evolve through discussion and individual contributions. I knew I wanted to be a part of that

The gears in my mind began to turn. This fun-filled moment with my classmates sparked my curiosity into the realm of physics. That unforgettable autumn day was the catalyst for my fascination of the laws of

A high school teacher that has impacted my life is my 9th grade Geometry teacher, Mrs. Scully. Mrs. Scully has impacted my life from the very beginning. She has always been very caring and fun to be around. She is probably one of the most unique people in my life. She has always wanted me to do my best, and worked hard for me to understand the course. I was very troubled in mathematics, but the first time I received an 80 on a test in her class was the happiest moment for me. She is dedicated and she cares about you. She wants you to do good. I only had her for that year, but I still continue to see her. Sophomore and Junior year I would also use my tutoring time to be with her. I am now a senior class officer and she is our leader. She puts together senior activities and the officers help her. She influences me to be the very best person I can be. I see how she has these stylish cars and is overall happy with her life and committed to what she does. It’s inspiring and I can only wish to become as happy and successful as she is. She is a wonderful

Growing up, I did not have a particular affinity towards physics. In fact, I firmly recall despising the subject in high school. There was seemingly no possible connection to any real-world relevance in my life. I had a remarkably hard time understanding any of my classes having to do with physics. Frustrations were my principal response in attempting assigned problem sets. However, my distaste for the field quickly transformed soon after graduating high

Just as the piano was my way to get my need for music out, the teacher I found was my resource to release this fire from my heart. My sophomore year I had found several basic equations and worked on them relentlessly into the night until I could work no more. After I had made several discoveries, I was stuck so I went to the AP Physics teacher Mr.Reif who was very impressed with my work considering I had no Physics experience at all. Eventually I had to limit my thoughts to just mathematics problems but I have such a burning desire for more. He saw my raw desire for more and invited me to join AP Physics even though I had not taken the introductory class. he had also encouraged that I be the president of the Astronomy club which initially I was reluctant but I saw it as a good way to further my interest in space If I had the ability to stay in AP Physics all day I would. I’m found in a world of such ecstasy when learning about topics I do not know of or subjects with new material such as Physics is. I often fall asleep at night thinking of neutron degeneracy pressure, Schwarzschild radii, and Kerr

I am proud of the fact that I am the youngest student my AP Physics 2 teacher has ever had in his class in his 20 plus years of teaching. Of course, I don't get a plaque for this achievement because it is not conventional one, but it makes me proud to know that despite my age, I can keep up with some of the smartest seniors at my

When I first came to the U.S and started to purse a college degree at the University of Iowa, I tried a variety of courses, including chemistry, biology, art, and so forth, and most courses did not elicit strong interests in me but lowered my overall GPA a great deal, until I took a course Motivational Interviewing in which the Professor inspired me in learning how to motivate and pursue clients to resolve ambivalence. I was immediately drawn by the study of persuasion and mental health counseling. After the course, I decided to keep exploring my interests in this field and I was informed that the best major for me would be psychology which later became life-time career goal!

Choosing a favorite teacher is fairly difficult when one puts into account all the types of teachers they have known, all of them are important. Teachers are the second most important people in our lives, right after our parents. Teachers are persuasive and have the power to build a child up from an immature student to become a responsible adult; or they can completely and utterly crush a students hopes and dreams.