Teacher's Assistant Personal Statement

Currently, I am teaching at my high school alma mater and my vision is to lead my school district as an administrator. Many youth of today are choosing teaching as a career and need leadership to guide them in their journey of education. I can serve my school and community by displaying leadership qualities of a positive attitude, a willingness to develop morale of staff and guide learning experiences of naiveté and experienced teachers

Based on my experience in the classroom and my educational background, I want to pursue a certification as a K-12 administrator because I want to help and work with a larger population of students. My desire to enhance the culture and community in a school building has come from working with three amazing, passionate, and dedicated administrators (one principal and two vice principals) in my school building. Their drive to positively influence the lives of students, collaborate with parents, and enhance the teaching styles of all the faculty members in the building, has motivated me to want to do the same. A new challenge is presented every day in a school building, and I want to be part of an administrative team that will successfully work together to overcome each and every obstacle in order to better the educational experience of students.

I’ve always loved children and helping to care for them, and the opportunity to be a teaching assistant in SMIC’s annual summer camp in 2013 was perfect for me. I’ve always loved babysitting, but actually being able to teach seemed fun and different. For two weeks of July, along with the teacher I was assigned to, I helped teach basic English to eight year-olds from local Chinese schools. Although they could be rowdy or annoying at times, I grew fond of these kids and they of me. I learned to be patient with these children and not get irritated at what I thought were simple words or phrases. I discovered that teaching younger children was not only about teaching them the content in their textbooks, but also caring for them and helping them grow mentally. Situations like breaking up

My grandmother was a devoted woman. She was deprived of schooling and her basic rights as many Middle Eastern women in her era and, therefore, could not read or write. But she ensured to provide the support her family needed. Yes, my grandmother was not educated, but that did not prevent her from developing other skills. What she lacked in education made up for in skills.

Looking back at my years in school and my educational teachings, I see them as stepping stones that led me to where I’m today. From grade school to high school, we were slowly taught the knowledge necessary to later transfer into a college level classroom. Then once in college, our courses would act as stepping stones leading us to our chosen career path. For me personally, that will be the medical field. Specifically in Neonatal/Pediatric Nursing.

Marbles the Brain Store: A job where playing brainy games gets you paid. Customer interactions are value as I strive to find the right games, explain the rules, and played with them. My critical thinking skills evolve as I play different games with different people.

I have always strove to be the person that others looked up to. I never knew how to do that though. Until one day, one of my friends, a person I idolized, became an American Quarter Horse Youth Association Director. Ever since that moment I knew how I was going to leave my mark, and expand as a leader. Becoming someone fit enough for this leadership role was not an easy task.

What a thrill it would be to be an Administrative Assistant in the surgery department at the Wisconsin Equine Clinic and Hospital.

Objective: I would like to pursue to be an Instructional Assistant for Head Start Level IV. I am aware this is a diverse setting that will allow me to understand children's needs. I pride myself in achieving goals set and determined to develop my organizational skills further by planning and having leadership roles.

According to John Quincy Adams “ If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and becoming more, you are a leader.” Throughout my years in Mater Academy East, I have always strive to get the best grades possible. While inspiring others to do the same. I have been a member of The Cat Network for a year. The Cat Network is a non-profit corporation that is dedicated to save animals from the wrong hands. This non-profit corporation has taught me a lot about the importance of communication, helping out the community, and working in a team environment. I plan to use all my experience to Inspire and help students to achieve their goals.

My love for the business aspect of healthcare has contributed to me wanting to make a difference in other people's lives, and help improve the lives of many people. That's why one unforgettable experience that has taught me to be firm in spite of difficulty and the true meaning of tenacity, was when I got the opportunity to work as an administrative assistant at an accountant firm. I was a recent graduate from an community college and I knew I wanted to do more in my life ,but I wasn’t sure how or where to start . I decide to apply for multiple office jobs not expecting to get a call back, but hoping I would.

In his book, The Courage to Teach, Peacher (2007) states “… good teaching cannot be reduced to technique; good teaching comes from the identity and integrity of the teacher” (p. 10). What a powerful statement! And how true it is when applied to leadership. Thinking over my career thus far, the leaders I admired most were people with a strong ethical core. One in particular was especially influential. At the time, he was a department manager overseeing a staff of 100 people. He was honest, respectful and an all-around good person. I never heard a bad word about him. He rallied us as a team, valued our contributions and inspired us to grow collectively and individually. He was the perfect example of the type of leader I want to be. In what way

I write in pursuit of becoming a teaching assistant for EG-1003 beginning this fall. I seek this position wishing to further develop my skills in communication and collaboration. Furthermore, I would admire watching student creativity in action when they work in the labs and interacting with others when helping them solve problems. I believe my previous experience and personality enable me to be an effective teaching assistant.

Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:15 to 11:25 I volunteer in Mrs. Wolford’s first grade class at Oak Ridge Elementary school. The class consists of 23 very active 6 and 7 year olds. As soon as you walk into the classroom you can see desks pushed together to form tables, a sink, a water fountain, one teacher’s desk, and two smaller tables to help students individually. You can also see many posters consisting of positive phrases, numbers, and letters. Student’s artwork and posters can also be seen. When I am there Mrs. Wolford is the only adult with the 23 kids, but occasionally there is another volunteer in the morning before I arrive. The interaction between the kids is very positive, they love talking to each other and telling

In that class, the student learns about different teaching methods and how to care for children. As part of the curriculum, we volunteered at Long Elementary as teacher aides. Working with 4th grade students and observing an everyday class room was such an awe-inspiring experience. I had a completely new perspective about teachers. I have so much more respect as before. Teachers put so much time and effort into helping children for their benefits. I knew from the first day I helped with Ms. Williams’ 4th grade class, how much a teacher is a positive influence on children. There is an overwhelming feeling when you help a student with a problem and in return they give you the most heart-warming smile. The experience at Long Elementary helped me make my final decision on whether I wanted to teach elementary or secondary school. As much as I enjoyed helping elementary students, in my heart I knew secondary school was the path God had in store for me.