SPA Personal Statement

I have had work experience in customer service jobs giving me skills, and the ability to work with different types of people in many situations. I pay close attention to detail and I am a very hard worker. I am friendly, punctual, and eager to learn new skills about early childhood development. I work well with others and have many ideas to improve the company. I am currently studying elementary education at Sierra College, and have taken courses pertaining to child and human development. I am also currently looking to obtain a CPR and first aid training certificate.

If selected for admission, I plan to take advantage of IMSA’s unique learning opportunities by working diligently in all of my classes, joining clubs and teams to learn from my peers, and participating in Student Inquiry and Research to satisfy my curiosity and allow for more independent work. I come from a small high school with approximately one hundred students per class. Funding is a constant problem and learning opportunities are thus very limited. I’ve attempted to take as many science and math classes as possible, as well as world history, foreign language, and an advanced English course, but I still do not feel challenged. My school has done what it can to enhance my learning experience, but my math and science classes aren’t quite

I attended Braden River High school until I heard about the opportunity to participate in the dual enrollment program at SCF. I have always been motivated in school, but was ready for a new challenge. I started at State College of Florida my senior year of high school as a dual enrollment student. During my first semester, I took thirteen credit hours and earned a 4.0. The second semester I increased to fourteen credits and again earned a 4.0. By May I had earned twenty six college credits and retained a 4.0 Grade point average. I have always had a passion for school, so there was no chance that I wanted to take a summer break. In May, I enrolled as a non-degree seeking student so that I could continue going to State College of Florida until I received my high school transcripts. This summer I have earned another fourteen college credits and so far have maintained my 4.0 grade point average. I plan to attend State College of Florida in the fall and spring to earn my AA degree and then transfer to either University of Florida or Florida Atlantic University. I want to study microbiology and cell

Education. It is a vital source needed in order to succeed. Though many schools offer a basic education, there are not many that offer the advanced level of learning that ASMSA provides. While attending ASMSA, I hope to be taught at a higher level that better suits my standards. ASMSA will give me the prospect to learn at a level that I can use to challenge myself to better my future.

For my field experience, I had the opportunity to observe a four-year-old pre-kindergarten classroom on November 5th and 12th at Bushwick United Head Start program. The school is located at 136 Stanhope street, Brooklyn, N.Y. Majority of the families the school serve are Hispanics, and as a result, the student body entails mostly ELL students. There are approximately 130 students enrolled in the program, and out of that 130, about 10% speaks English. The school uses an additive model of English Language to support both the student’s home language and foster and support English language acquisition. The classrooms are staffed with teachers who speak the children’s home language, who can apply some use of the home-language within the classroom and providing hands-on experiences for students. Additionally, to support students with disability, the school also partnered with United Community Services (UCS), a program that offers speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy to students. The school uses the evidence-based Creative Curriculum. The Creative Curriculum is aligned with Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC guidelines and the NY State Prekindergarten Common Core Standards.

I sat in my child development class in a “brick and mortar” classroom setting. What was I doing there? I was extremely interested in what the professor was speaking on and what was being discussed. However, I was beginning to doubt whether I wanted to continue in my current field of study, Speech/Language Pathology. I no longer felt I was being fulfilled. There was something lacking. I talked to a few of my friends who mentioned how much money I would make as a Speech/Language Pathologist. I heard what they were saying, but somehow it just did not matter. I had to find the missing link…….

Language is beautiful and wondrous phenomenon. Not only is it a crucial component in everyday communication, but it also accentuates the culture of those that speak it. As a student pursuing a career in speech-language pathology, the aspects of communication, such as language, are the pillars of my future profession and will be deeply embedded into my daily life. There are many reasons I have chosen this path, but my childhood friend, Jasmine, can be accredited with my finishing decision to become a speech-language pathologist. When I was in elementary school, Jasmine was one of my closest friends, but I did not always get to play with her at recess because she frequently had to see an audiologist, or go to speech therapy. Jasmine had a congenital

I am Samantha Peterson, as a child I was taught to be independent in my beliefs and to always follow my heart wherever it led me. I have always been one to go after what I want and never give up until my dreams are fulfilled. I plan to finish my associate degree at AB Tech and transfer to Western Carolina. I plan to graduate from Western Carolina with a master’s degree in speech pathology. Once I complete this phase in my life I hope to pursue my career and start a family of my own. To begin my career, I hope to still be employed at Mission Hospital, but as a speech pathologist rather than a medical assistant. As a speech pathologist I hope to make life changing improvements in people’s everyday lives that I cross paths with. While beginning

I completed my undergraduate and graduate studies at Western Michigan University. During this time, I accumulated over 260 clinical hours assessing and providing treatment to preschool and elementary-aged children with speech and language disorders. This has prepared me to be a qualified candidate for this position. At Richland

As a first generation college student in my family, it has been an enriching experience attending Wake Technical Community College. I have learned a lot about myself, and why I love pursuing my education. I have experienced diversity, and a passion for lifelong learning. I am very proud to say that I will be graduating with an Associates Degree in Early Childhood, and I am very excited for the next chapter in my life. I hope that next chapter will be attending Meredith College to pursue a bachelor's in Child Development, so that I can change the lives of many children. It is my career goal to help children pursue their dreams of a higher education, and Meredith can provide a learning environment to contribute to that dream. Since I’m the first

I desire to earn a PhD with a focus in the area of Christian Leadership from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary because of the school’s unwavering focus on the Gospel, fulfilling the Great Commission, and diversity. All of the previous mentioned biblical values are firmly displayed at every level in the academic programing and by the professors at SEBTS that I have the pleasure of getting to know. A passion for the Gospel, fulfilling the Great Commission, and seeing diversity within the local church fuel my calling to equip God’s people to advance His Kingdom wherever they are sent. A PhD in Christian Leadership will provide the theological knowledge, experience, and confidence needed to become a leader for my family and the body of

I desire to earn a PhD from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary because of the unwavering focus on the Gospel, fulfilling the Great Commission, and diversity displayed at all levels in your academic programs. The Gospel, Great Commission, and diversity fuel my desire to lead a multiethnic church movement and calling to equip God’s people to advance His Kingdom wherever they are sent. SEBTS PhD program with a focus on Christian Leadership will help me become a strong voice within the Southern Baptist Convention and effectively lead my SBC church plant. This degree will also further build on the knowledge learned from my Masters of Arts in Organizational Leadership. It will train me to better recognize and plan for the future trends, such as the multiethnic

As a fully qualified teacher, current MAT program student at Strayer University with 10 years of varied experience in education, there’s much I can offer to the education of children. I have more than 19 years of experience in mentoring and coaching teaching in both public and private schools throughout the States of Georgia and South Carolina. I am confident and passionate in my abilities to teach, as well as integrate technology, development and meet the individual needs of my students. Together with my skills and experience, they will enable me to make a significant difference at your educational institution. I have the desire and strong interest in all areas of education and committed to promote a positive, dynamic learning experience and

Raised in a single parent household of seven I developed some unique advantages by being a little sister and a big sister that have guided my nursing career pursuit. I have learned to be a student and a teacher, a team member and a competitor, a caregiver, a friend, compassion, and patience. Established academic success and leadership qualities have placed me in class representative positions, the Golden Key International Honor Society and in Tennessee State University’s Honors College, Dean’s List and BSN program. Serving as a representative for my BSN class has given me the responsibility to communicate the learning needs of future nurses and opportunities to work on fostering my professionalism. Before attending college, there were a lot of aspects in my life I had little control over but as a natural competitor I felt that my education was my own personal competition that I could only win with degrees.

My interest in the PACT program stems from wanting to gain more experience working with an older population of clients. After graduation from Temple this spring I intend to pursue a doctorate of Audiology. As a field that is undeniably involved in treating and working with a diverse base of clients, I feel it is important to jump at any opportunity to work with individuals with experiences and difficulties that are different than what I have previously encountered. So far in my life, my work experiences have revolved around interacting with children. My recent experience has been working as a camp counselor for children with developmental disabilities. This experience has taught me how to be patient and understanding when working with individuals