My Career And Education Goals

I enrolled at Missouri State University in the spring semester of 2014. I had declared my major in Criminology and Criminal Justice due to my passion for helping others. I have always been a firm believer that everyone deserves help, no matter what situation they may be in. I knew that this field was what I loved learning about, however in the beginning I was not quite sure on what field I wanted to focus on. Nevertheless, after watching a documentary in a class I was enrolled in about the life of a parole officer, I knew this is what my purpose in life should be. After long consideration I determined that Probation and Parole is what I am the most passionate about.

At the young age of eighteen, fresh out of high school, I was confused and felt no direction in what exactly I wanted to do or be when I “grew-up”. I decided to enroll at my local community college in the liberal arts program to see what

In August of 2007 I decide to further my education and attend classes at the University of Phoenix. I was in customer service as a bartender and waitress and have three children. I had my children young but knew I had the potential to improve the quality of my life and apply personal experience in my field of interest. Since personal experience was not enough, I knew I had to get the credentials to pay forward.

Previously, I attended catholic elementary school, then to public middle and high school. New York State public schooling left a lot to be desired, in my opinion. My high school years offer credence to numerous conventional New York schooling conventions. My high school student population was great in number and at times fierce with numerous security checks, making school feel more like prison than an institution of learning. As one might imagine, I was eager to venture to college in North Carolina. I pursued a dual degree in Health Fitness & Kinesiology and Communication Studies. Upon graduating, I focused on finding employment in the health field. Soon, I realized there was little opportunity in the field. Several of my fellow graduates chased personal training certification or moved to careers such as nursing or physical therapy. At this point I was lost. I found a job, with the aid of a friend, selling payroll. My employment lasted only six months. I am grateful for said experience, without it I doubt I would have formulated my less than fond corporate support. While there are ideal prospects for individuals

I selected UT Austin’s Office of Admissions for my consultancy project due to the unique opportunity to give back in a way I thought would be helpful. I also hoped to utilize what I learned to increase my understanding of its challenges. My career in higher education began with UT Austin’s Office of Admissions in 2006. After six years, I requested a role with greater responsibility, believing I needed more space to grow than the organization would allow at the time. In 2013, Dr. Ishop, vice provost and director of admissions appointed me to oversee undergraduate admissions and recruitment in the College of Natural Sciences (CNS), a pilot, hybrid position between

My path to becoming a successful higher education administrator started similar to most individuals working in student services but took a dramatic turn which could have led me away from higher education forever. While working towards my undergraduate degree, I worked for residence services, a role that often leads to a career in higher education and created a natural path for me to explore. When it came time for me to decide on a master’s degree I viewed a degree in higher education as a given fallback option, the safe route should I not be able to figure out what I truly wanted. While I knew I enjoyed working with students, I did not fully understand why and knew this degree would grant me the time to figure out what I did want. I struggled to decide on a program so I applied to a higher education program and was not admitted. My “safe” route was gone and I was surprised because I felt as though I fit what a higher education profession was since I had the background and knew what others in higher education did. At the time what I did not realize is I did not have a passion for working with students and I have learned a passion for working with students is essential to making you a successful professional in higher education.

I am certified residential real estate appraiser and have my own company in Bay Area for the past 10 years. Getting a degree in Business Administration was a part of my long term goal to become an Appraiser General. So far, I plan to proceed with my goal; however, shortly after graduation I have received several attractive job offers that tempt me to change my plans. The degree definitely opened new avenues in my career.

When this happen I had recently moved back in with my parents after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology and management from the University of Wyoming. I was researching different masters programs and jobs debating where I wanted to go and exactly what I wanted to do with my degree. I figured I would end up going back to school because I have

Returning to School Why I decided to return to school Tabatha Johnson Health Care Administration, AS (Adult) July 9, 2015 I decided to return back to school to further my education in the Health Care Administration field because I like helping people and I need to further my knowledge in this field of interest. I chose Colorado Christian University because of it's background and accreditations and because it is a Christian school my Christianity is very important to me in my life in my family life as well. The economy is so disorganized now days and it hard for many people to find jobs to be able to provide and care for their families even to put food on the table, so I have chose to return to school and further my education and get a better

My educational and career goals consist of waking up every morning with a smile on my face knowing I am in the position I’ve always desired. I want my career to be something I enjoy doing rather than something I am forced to do because of my financial situation. I want to improve myself through higher education and be able to display my degrees to inspire others to pursue a career. I want to graduate from college with a master’s degree in nursing or social work. Throughout my life, my mother has always been my number one supporter. My mother has always advised me to follow my dreams and not allow anyone to criticize my career. Indeed, I saw my parents struggle and tolerate discrimination to provide for my sister and I for many years. I don’t

All that I thought wanted to become at that moment was gone. I remember immediately scheduling an appointment to talk to a career counselor in campus. I felt as if I had lost two years and I wanted to make sure I made the right choice. I did my own research and took my skills and interest into consideration and made a choice.

I began my journey at CCRI in the Fall of 2015 after realizing that my life was not progressing in a direction I was comfortable with. I had previously attended three semesters at another community college in my early 20's but did not complete the program due to unexpectedly starting a family (whoops!) and dropping out of school. I had no support network and no money, so I did the only thing that made sense... I got a job. Over the years I worked menial jobs for greedy bozos, eventually acquiring a trade and securing steady reliable income. At first, I felt accomplished to have ascended the ranks and provided for my family, but as time progressed it became apparent that, unless I made a change, I had little room left for career growth.

I, similar to a great deal of students, am a product of the public school system. I went to Millikan High, and I graduated in the top 20% of my class and with honors. I was accepted into San Diego State University (SDSU), and seemed as if the road to a degree would be no different than the road to a high school diploma. When I arrived to SDSU, I realized that what I thought I was prepared for was not the case. I decided to retreat back home since I felt that I was not cut out for school. I went into the workforce, got married, and started a family. I started as a grocery clerk, moved on to a bank teller, next a purchasing assistant, and finally a purchasing clerk. It had seemed each job I took on I succeeded, and that success fed my drive for something beyond a cubicle and office politics. I wanted recognition for my work and strong effort, and strived to possess something greater than myself.

After completing high school, I did not want to delay my college education so I began work on a pre-liberal arts degree at a community college. There I found an area of study that aroused my interest: law. As a result, I obtained a paralegal degree in addition to a pre-liberal arts degree. Even after finishing both associate degrees, I felt an undergraduate degree necessary. I chose to study human services without knowing what position I would seek after completing the degree. I was interested in the classes and felt work in the field of human service would be broad and rewarding. Meanwhile, I continued to seek a career that would suit me.

I replied, “What! Are you serious?” He said, “Yes, things will go better for you if you got your college degree.” Although I attended a community college after high school (in the 1980s), at age 33, I thought my days to chase higher education were far gone. To stand firm upon what I thought, I was determined to dismiss any ideas to sit inside a college classroom.