Personal Narrative: Joining Focus Children Organizations

During the four years that attended high school, I have had the opportunity of being a member of many clubs. Being apart of Family Career Community Leaders of America was to me the greatest achievement of all four years attending high school. Although I only been a member for two out of the four years, it feels as though it has been forever. I had the privilege of being an officer for both of the two years. The first year I had the honor of being the FCCLA Treasurer, and my second year the President of Public Relations. My first year of membership, I won the gold medal in the North Carolina FCCLA State Competition. I won this medal by creating a Stop the Violence campaign by getting students in my school to spread bullying awareness for a

CEO at 22. I was thrown in the deep end, quite literally. Physicians, PAs, and nurses who were once my mentors and supervisors, were now under my management. I felt blessed yet overwhelmed at my new appointment as the chief executive officer at HUDA Free Clinic. I was suddenly expected to have all of the answers, a seemingly tall order at a time when the clinic was forced to rediscover its niche in light of the Affordable Care Act. I realized that undertaking this task would be a part of my progression towards becoming a better and stronger person. It served as a crucible for this phase of my life, that would prepare me for the journey ahead.

Little by little, children finish their meals and get ready for naptime. The children dump the remainder of their milk in the same sink where they wash their hands. Slowly children go lie down on their own. One of the TSS’s turns off the lights on that side of the room. Kayla puts on a rest time cd and goes to start cleaning up the kitchen. I ask what kind of music is playing but Kayla is not sure. Alyssa gets blankets for any children who need them. Kayla tells her the children only get their blanket if they are settled down. Seeing the children start to fall asleep I get ready to leave. Saying goodbye to Kayla and Alyssa, thanking them for their time.

In August of 2008, I went to Eureka Community Nursery School. The very first day of school for me, now it would be as easy as counting to three.

I was fifteen years old when my mother invited me to help out with the local foster home. When I arrived at the foster home I began to cry in response to the young children that I saw. It was difficult for me to understand the children's emotions initially but throughout the day I learned the reason behind their joy. Most of the foster children were grateful for the little deeds that the volunteers performed for them because we showed that we cared about them. In all honesty many people take for granted the advantages they have for succeeding in life. The foster children that I've seen that day were limited because they did not have the physical and the emotional support of their families. I did not realized how blessed I was to have a loving

This year I worked at my elementary school, which was St. Rita, and I helped out with their open house. I chose this service opportunity because I've worked open houses before and I know what to expect at open houses. I chose this one because it gave me a chance to show families wanting to send their child there all the great things about my old school.

I moved to Florida and working for a pilot program called Family and School Support Team South County I got the opportunity to help families with transitioning issues from their culture to this new multicultural country. Helping those families open my eyes and I wanted to do more for the Hispanic community.

I have been in the United States since two thousand eleven, I was twelve years old. A year later the Obama administration passed a law to guard me, an undocumented immigrant child, from being sent back to Guatemala. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program was my ticket to a successful future. My trip here was not an easy ride and I do not know how I survived when I think back to it. That story will be saved for another time, but first let me mention my past and how I came to be.

I never even asked for vacations like my friends had in the Summer, because volunteering at civitan was much more rewarding.

Through my four years of high school I have achieved many goals, and one goal would have to be the time I got chosen to be Vice President of Health Occupations Students of America at United High School. This achievement brought a positive effect to my family and I. Many might say that applying for this position was a piece of cake, but in reality it was a long process to be where I am right now. Till this day this organization has been lifted and will still continue

For the period of my last two years in primary school I attended the Kids Teaching Kids Conference. Where students of schools from all over Australia present, to other students and teachers, about an environmental issue in their local area. The first year I attended the conference, it was held in Adelaide whereas the second year I attended the conference it was located in Melbourne. The conference spanned over three days with different activities on during the day and a variety scientists and inspirational special guests to speak to everyone at night. Throughout my time at there, I was split up from the students who attended my school and was placed in a group with other students from different schools. In our new groups we completed bonding

Organized fundraisers and went abroad to a developing country during spring break to build schools for local orphans. Developed extensive leadership skills through managing a team of 36 individuals and raising over $20,000 in total funding through organizing various large public education and outreach

Living and breathing in that fresh Fairbanks, Alaskan air is great! This last summer I went hiking all over and found some great trails that I can’t wait to get back to this coming summer. I got a dog in November of 2016, and she has really helped me find my love for the great outdoors. Ever in the freezing cold, we get bundled up and go for a walk to just take it all in and give us a break from my busy lifestyle. I recently started my position as K-12 Outreach student employee as an assistant and love it there. Working there is expanding my experience in the office setting. I’m also gaining computer skills working by working in Microsoft Office. It is a great, healthy environment. During the school year I play intramural volleyball. While

In the past two years, I was in the national service serving my country. Being a NCO propelled me into a position where I can inspire others to excel in what they do.

In middle school, Tabadale was my everyday name or giraffe due to the facts I was taller than the rest of the students. I got the worst of it in 6th grade, the kids would push me, call me names or even write things about me online, to them anything I did was wrong and everything about me was wrong. The words that was said affected me the most, the more words they used against me the more my self-assurance decreased.