My College Education At The University Of Pittsburgh

As a math teacher, I answer the following question at least once a week: “Am I going to use this in my life?” The first thing that comes to my mind is: “You will use math to pay your taxes, take your car to a mechanic, compare the number of hours worked and your paycheck”, among others. “When a topic connects to what students like to do, engagement deepens as they willingly spend time thinking, dialoguing, and creating ideas in meaningful ways. Making learning contextual to real-world experiences is a key learning technique with differentiating for student interests.” (McCarthy, 2014). Knowing the interests of my students is essential for them in order to master the material being covered in class. In addition, this gives me the opportunity to create a differentiating classroom. A few months ago I talked with the administration in my school and I let them know that my desire is that students have the opportunity to go to college or university to complete a degree,

Teachers have a pivotal impact on students’ desires to stay in school and motivation to succeed. As a student myself and the act of studying to become an educator, I realize how crucial it is for students to know that a teacher cares about his or her academic success and him or her in general. I was shy growing up which in turn led to a lack of confidence in myself and my abilities, and my teachers provided me with the skills I need to succeed, Seeing that tie in and how my teachers have shaped into who I am today led me to see that impact on a personal level and how a teacher can truly change a person’s life.

As an undergraduate student at Claremont McKenna College, I was on the hunt for a career field that provided the perfect fit. Despite my love of mathematics since middle school, it never occurred to me to study anything quantitative. Being a first-generation college student, I had parents who knew of only two career fields worthy of my future: medicine

Ever since I was a young child, I always had a fond interest with numbers and mathematics. Over time, this interest developed into a passion. Mathematics and statistics spark my curiosity, and are enthralling; I have taken every possible mathematics class that my high school has offered. Finding solutions to an equation, solving problems in new ways, and comparing the methodology with my peers, fascinates and captivates me simultaneously. The feeling and excitement that results from this, is simply a little bit of Heaven on Earth. I aspire to utilize my love for mathematics and statistics to become an actuary. Haverford’s academic excellence, well-rounded liberal arts education, and opportunities, will propel me into a successful future with

During my undergraduate career at Mount Holyoke College, I have taken an array of courses; with topics ranging from GIS to geomorphology to a field course that involves a ten-day trip to Death Valley National Park in California. My multidisciplinary knowledge of the geosciences granted me the privilege to join a research project with a fellow student and her advisor, Professor Alan Werner. Conducted through Harvard Forest, her project assesses the change in stratigraphy within sediment cores in Marblehead, Massachusetts. I am responsible for using her previously gathered XRF-scanner data to determine the paleoclimate immediately following the glacial maximum about 14,000 years ago. I also have access to data showing the core’s magnetic susceptibility and organic matter content. Through the analysis of this data, I hope to determine the levels of chemical elements, associated with a marine setting, that are present in these sediment cores. My primary objective is to determine whether or not this area of Massachusetts is a continuation of the Presumpscot Formation in Maine. From this experience, I have gained knowledge in data analysis and how to write a scientific report describing my findings in the data and what they mean for understanding the paleoclimate of Marblehead, Massachusetts. This kind of skillset is transferrable across all scientific research, and the ability to conduct a research project specific to my interests will allow me to further develop my skills as a

On September 24, 2014, I attended the first multicultural event of my graduate career at Florida State University. The Japanese Tea Ceremony was held in the Center for Global Engagement Auditorium from 5-7pm on a Wednesday. Upon entering the auditorium, I was handed a program detailing the ceremony format (Usu-cha Tana-temae). The program had three different types of languages displayed: English, Hiragana/ Katakana and Kanji. Having no prior knowledge of what a tea ceremony entails, I was excited to be a part of the experience.

To complete my mathematical requirement for the BS Healthcare Management Program, I am required to take Math 240 College Algebra. This course introduce students to major concepts of college level algebra. The course starts off with simple concepts such as sets and numbers, but quickly move on to intermediate algebra topics that emphasize concepts most often used in Computer Science. Students will also gain extensive knowledge in evaluating and manipulating expressions, equations, probabilities and logic. Mathematics many not be an easy subject to understand, but it can lead to better jobs and more money. While jobs and their specific skill-sets may change overtime, mathematics will not ( ).

At the beginning of my First Year here at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, I decided to focus my studies in the field of computer science. This is a field where I had little to no knowledge of, but I really just liked computers. I decided that during the summer before my first year here, I would challenge myself and try to teach myself how to write and read programs. I learned the very basics during the summer and advanced in my classes at school, learning more and more while enjoying it, until my second semester here, when I realized computer science wasn’t for me. I had this realization in a strange dream sequence; I was sitting at a desk in some random, plain, dull building some 40 levels up typing away at my computer. I remember looking outside the window across the room; I was looking out over a huge city scape, with a dense fog in the sky. I felt trapped and helpless in that dream and at that moment I knew I wanted something more. I didn’t want to spend the rest of my life in some building typing away at my computer; I didn’t want to take a desk job for that matter. A few weeks after my dream, I began a conversation with my advisor and asked him what my options were. He replied explaining to me how I still had plenty of time to figure things out. I then asked him about a rumor I had heard regarding a new major that was in the process of being made: Environmental Studies. He told me the program was awaiting approval, but if everything goes as planned, there

The first year I started tutoring with an official organization, I had the delight of tutoring Nicole. She was a sweet and quiet girl, only two years my junior, just about to enter middle school. Her mother forced her to go to MATHeasy almost every summer, but being an intelligent hardworking student, this was first year she had struggled to learn a new concept, algebraic equations. We were both open to learning from and teaching someone close to our own age. Having the opportunity to meet Nicole and learn who she was as a person shaped the way I tutored years later, as I learned tutees deserved to be treated with respect—they were not simply children who needed disciplining. This was when I began to desire to become a role model to those younger

Everything we learn in school is important, but math is arguably most important due to the fact that logic and critical thinking skills are developed. These are some of the most applicable skills for everyday life. Throughout my past twelve years of schooling, I’ve realized how much math has piqued my interest. Taking difficult math classes has not only kept me on my toes, but it makes me want to challenge myself more and more. My high school math classes have given me the chance to develop greater skills that target

Ever since I was a child, I have harbored a wholehearted passion for mathematics. Whether it was multiplying two digit numbers in elementary school or using my knowledge of trigonometry and complex numbers to find the area of a figure on the imaginary plane in twelfth grade, the challenges posed by numerical problems acted as a source of adrenaline at every stage of my life. Before long, I had discovered the field of actuarial science and found myself becoming absolutely entranced by every aspect of the profession. With a few months of careful consideration and consultation, I was determined to pursue a career as an actuary.

Each day they work to teach their students new ways of looking at things and why things are that way. My math teacher makes sure we understand why a formula works, or why Area = Base x Height, instead of just accepting the facts that "thats the way it is"

The experience of participating in the Putnam Exam and being a part of the team that received Meritorious Winner Prize (top 10%) in the Mathematical Contest in Modeling encouraged me to take more advanced math courses. I finished all of the course requirements for my math major by the end of my second year. In order to practice my logical thinking, for two years I kept submitting correct solutions to the math department weekly problems. I have also developed my statistical abilities as a student at Union College. The experience of working as a tutor in both the economics and mathematics departments since sophomore year inspired me to analyze the relationship between students’ work habits and their academic performance. Therefore, in that same summer of 2015, I worked on a third project in a completely new economic field, education analytics, to study student academic success at Union College. Completing independent studies and team-based research projects simultaneously has helped prepare me for facing challenges in a dynamic environment, like Citi.

They teach the math curriculum to their students and help them prepare for college math courses or standardized tests. In order to accomplish these tasks, math teachers have to create lesson plans that incorporate the public education requirements. Math teachers must be able to evaluate students and discover their abilities, strengths and weaknesses and be able to push students’ intellectual boundaries. They must not get frustrated or give up when a student does not care or does not understand the math concept. they must find other creative ways to teach the

When reviewing the past few years of my life and looking ahead to my future goals, I realized that I need to further my education and Lehigh University has an excellent program in order to achieve it. As an undergraduate student, I studied the workings of government and the philosophy behind the different views that have influenced history and continue up to this present moment. After receiving my Bachelor of Arts, I moved to South Korea to teach in a private academy, and in that setting, I realized just how vital it is to educate the younger generations and empower them to work within their cultural settings. Thus, I have realized the need for properly trained educators that can pass on their knowledge to the younger generation to contribute a positive change to the world, through experience, encouragement, and