A year and a half ago I was terrified of children. I was afraid that I would screw them up in the brain. I thought I was a bad influence and I would be the type of parent who is never there for their kid. I was desperately looking for a career change when an old coworker passed by me at the mall, she told me about her great job at a gym 's kids club. I thought it sounded really easy and at least a good change of pace for the time being, so I applied. After I had been offered the job I immediately called my mother and asked, ‘what am I going to do? What did I get myself into? I don 't like kids! ' she told me, ‘you 've always gravitated towards kids and always entertained them at functions. You have a natural ability with kids. You 'll be fine. If you are really that worried just try it out for a couple weeks. ' Shortly after starting the job I couldn 't leave I liked my coworkers too much and I realized I had always been wrong. I wasn 't actually terrified of the kids, I was afraid because I didn 't know how I would react to different situations. After 7 months of working there, I became the supervisor of the kids club and 4 months after that I decided I wanted to try my skills in early education and family studies.
My most defining experience would be my struggles in the school system. At a young age, I was in pull out programs because I had poor comprehension in reading. I wasn 't ‘special needs ' but I was put in the same pull out as them. I remember when I was in
While growing up my mother worked at a child development center educating children ages 3-5. I enjoyed watching her interacting with the children. So I decided to try to teach a few of the students like she did and I did very well. This is when I knew I wanted to be a teacher. I worked at Jefferson Place Learning Center for almost 5 years. There I decided there to obtain my CDA to groom my skills as an educator but I was not able to complete this. In 2011, I decided it was time for a change and I decided to leave Jefferson place and moved to KinderCare Learning Center. I really enjoyed working for KinderCare but due to transportation I had quit and I started to work Wal Mart. My heart was heavy because I knew that working for was not something
Being a parent transformed me in unexpected ways. I found myself wanting to provide for my daughter and later my son the same security and benefits my parents had provided for me. I found a job at University Children’s Center. UCC provides care for children from the ages of 6 weeks to 6 years and I wanted to be close to my children. I worked with all the age groups but found my niche in the infant program. I enjoyed the close bonds I was able to form with both the babies and their families. I took great pride in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. I took classes to become Infant Nursery Room Supervisor. Once again, I excelled in my studies and enjoyed the learning process. Bringing the information I learned into the classroom was
Working alongside peers who were very different than me, but were also similar. In Kindergarten, I was placed in an experimental classroom that was designed to integrate students with special needs into the mainstream classroom. I remember students receiving extra attention, but the teachers were always focused on each and every one of us building that connection. I still talk to Mrs. K every few years. She built a very special connection with her students.
Educational programs at the YMCA have featured different content. Recently, I got the chance to discuss educational programs at the YMCA with two members. The first individual worked in the childcare area and also regularly used the fitness center. She told me that she enjoyed working at the YMCA because it was an “easy and fun job”. She said that she worked there with two of her friends and that she was friendly with the rest of the staff. When I asked her about her training she told me about the ideals that she was trained to promote. She said that it was made clear that she should strive to be fair, honest, compassionate, and respectful of all the staff members and the children. She also mentioned that she was to speak with children whenever
I have always loved working with children. My first job was at Ellison Youth Inc. summer camp and I was a counselor. I interacted with campers between the ages of six through ten. Based on the managers observed she offered me a position during the school year with the after school program. Any environment I’m in I always seem to gravitate towards children and this is when I learned that working with children was my passion. Prior to this time I had no idea this was my passion I knew I just knew I enjoyed working with kids. There was always a sense of self-gratification. So when I found out I was pregnant I was in for a treat.
An approach helps the promoter to make decisions on how they will approach the clients in giving the information needed for that certain approach (Naidoo & Wills, 2004). An approach will “determine the diversity in concept of health, influence of health and ways of measuring health lead” (Naidoo & Wills, 2004). Each approaches have different aims, methods and means of evaluation as well as different objectives on preventing diseases (Ewles & Simnet, 2003), ensuring the people or clients are well informed and are able to make their own health choice, help the client to acquire their own skill and confidence to “take greater control over their health” (Naidoo & Wills, 2004) and to be able to change policies and environments in order to facilitate healthy choices (Naidoo & Wills, 2004).
Please describe any socio-economic, educational, familial, cultural, or physical hardships or challenges you have overcome. You may attach a separate sheet if you need additional space.
An experience that has provided me with the most growth as a person is my involvement in mentoring an at-risk teen in Athens, GA for 3 years. Mentoring has improved my leadership and interpersonal skills. It kept me accountable to living at a higher standard in order to be a positive role model for another person. I also developed a greater appreciation for diversity from spending time with a person from a culture much different from my own. Overall this experience instilled a passion for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, social status, gender, or age. A genuine interest for others motivates me to learn more about human behaviors and pursue a career in counseling. Another experience I have that has provided me with opportunities to grow and improve is my experience as an intern at Jay’s Hope Foundation. The Jay’s Hope Foundation offers many different avenues of support to children diagnosed with cancer and their families. I was able to be in direct contact with families facing life-threatening situations. It was a very emotionally heavy internship, but I learned so much and was encouraged by the resiliency of the children and families. At Jay’s Hope, I learned the importance of teamwork, I developed flexibility, I became more organized, and I gained more confidence in my ability to
I continued teaching for two more years until my daughter was born. During that time, I was voted for three years in a row as "Students ' favorite teacher." However, I grudgingly left teaching to be able financially to support my growing family. I started an environmental consulting business with my wife who is a biochemical engineer and was working as an environmental consultant for a firm in Orange County. For the next eighteen years, I developed and managed a successful company called Ecotek. Though, teaching was always on my mind and the part that I enjoyed the most about Ecotek was the environmental training and the presentations that I did for my clients. My three children are in college now, but four years ago I started hearing that inner voice telling me to follow my bliss. I knew that I wanted to go back to teaching, so I took several assignments as a substitute teacher to see if I have what it takes to be a good teacher. I found out quickly that I want to teach and that I enjoy it, school administrators offered me several long term substitute positions and soon enough, within a year, I left the business to my wife and started teaching biology full time at Lynwood Unified School District. It has been four happy years since I returned to the teaching profession. As a biology teacher at Firebaugh High School, I feel that
My desire to get hired at the Children’s Protective Services is making me overly anxious so
I’ve always known I want to work with children, however, I’m constantly realizing how I want to work with them. When I first entered college, I had my mind set on early childhood education. I got through one semester and recognized the fact that it just wasn’t for me. I then switched to social work and this is most definitely where my heart is. I don’t know exactly know how I want to pursue my goal of working with children, but I do know I’m in the right field. As I continue on my path, and make tough decisions along the way, I’m confident that I will end up where I’m truly supposed to be.
The controversial issue of gun control is one of the most debatable topics among politicians and civilians alike. This is because of the complexity of gun control and the long history that is related to the subject. Gun control is typically an effort, by the government, to create legislation that regulates the sale and use of firearms within the country. There are various arguments that surround this topic which include gun-related violence, accidents, self-defense, murders, suicide, constitutional rights, and so on. James Q. Wilson, a professor who has taught at Pepperdine University, Harvard University, and the University of California, Los Angeles, and a published author of several books, take a negative stance on the subject of gun control. Wilson contributed to the gun control debate in the last few years with his written op-ed article. According to Wilson, there is no possible method to eradicate the hundreds and millions of guns that exist within the country, restrictive gun laws will not significantly affect the United States’ murder rate, and that guns play an important role in self-defense in everyday lives. Contrary to what Wilson believes, strict gun control is necessary and should be enforced to ensure public safety because gun laws have the power to produce a positive outcome in the long run, reduce gun-related violence, and reduce the numerous risks that gun ownership open.
The YMCA has a very clear and concise mission statement. Their mission is "to put Christian principles into practice through programs thta build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all".
At the age of 5, I was placed in a charter school. I was actually really lucky to be in the school because I, along with about 50 plus kids, were picked out of a raffle and I had been one of the last 5 to be called on. I clearly remember my name being called and looking up and noticing my mom had this massive smile on her face while speaking to her friend who had also come with her daughter. After everyone was called I met my kindergarten teacher and at this age, I barely knew English besides what I learned from watching morning cartoons so I had difficulties talking and answering the questions I was being asked by my teacher, Ms. Luis. I would look at my friend who would translate the questions into Spanish and I would answer them in the English I barely knew. For the next 9 years, I would be at Lawrence Family Development Charter School (LFDCS) until I graduated at the age of 13.
In today’s busy world, it can be hard to find the time to even think about one’s fitness, let alone actually do anything to maintain it. The average person has school, work, family, pets, and many more distractions in their life to ensure their fitness is left on the backburner. However, when the thought of exercise does eventually enter their mind, the thought that often comes forefront is that of the gym. The concept of a gym is simple, populate a building with the necessary equipment for a variety of physical activities, attracting people who want to get that perfect body or even just get back in shape. However, many people who have never frequented a gym often come up with a plethora of reasons not to go.