I feel that Illinois State University would be the perfect school to help me reach my educational goals, overcome my academic weaknesses, support and develop my academic strengths, and improve my academic performance overall. When reading the description of the mathematics teacher education program at ISU, I knew that it would be the ideal way for me to push past my comfort zone and explore new experiences. I was intrigued when I saw that the program is described as challenging since I have never truly been challenged through my years of schooling. I think this program would help me to grow academically as well as individually because of its difficulty. It is also made clear that the program helps you to become a mathematician and an educator, “and” being the key word. I have seen many programs focus on one aspect or the other and but I think the emphasis on the unity of the two is what collectively creates an outstanding teacher. The …show more content…
I am independent in my daily life, but when it comes to schooling I like to lean on my professors, instructional assistants, and anyone else who is willing to help me. At the university I currently attend, the instructors are not as helpful as I would have hoped. Illinois State University stresses the importance of the support provided from professors, advisors, students and other individuals involved in the program I am enrolled in. I think with all of those people available to help me, I can be more successful in my schooling and eventually my career field. A strong academic characteristic of mine is my motivation. I have never been a procrastinator; I like to get my tasks accomplished and I am very driven when it comes to my journey in my teaching certification. At Illinois State University, I can put my motivation into working towards my degree and taking advantage of all of the opportunities that come my
Throughout my educational career I have always excelled in the classroom. I recently graduated high school, being in the top three percent of my class, all while being a captain in the varsity football team and working full time. My high school GPA was a 4.0, and I received many awards, including First Team All-State for academics. Currently, I have a 3.5 GPA at UTA, while working part time and being involved in various school organizations. Academics are very important for me because it represents a better, more financially stable
School has been hectic in a good way. Its senior year, where there is a lot of pressure on what is my next step. I know for a fact that I want to go to college. I have my list of where I want to go, some of the colleges are University of Connecticut, Vanderbilt University, Quinnipiac University, Mount St. Mary College, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Baruch College, SUNY Binghamton, SUNY Brockport, SUNY Cortland, High Point University. I am thinking of majoring in International Business and minoring in linguistics, or double majoring in International Business and International relations and minoring in linguistics. Let me know your opinion on what you think of my majors and schools and let me know if you have any suggestions.
I believe I would be a tremendous asset to Howard University and value all Howard University has to offer as I continue my leadership and service journey during my collegiate years and beyond.
My experience as a Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) student has been commendable as well as an inspirational landmark. The mere fact that VCU allowed me the opportunity to obtain a master’s degree in social work, offered me a reviving spirit that I did not know was lost within myself. Each day I spent on campus was encompassed with cultural heritage, friends, challenges, and resiliency.
As a student enrolled in the Criminal Justice program at Fayetteville State University (FSU), I find that the university demonstrates a genuine concern for how it impacts the student population. One of the goals behind FSU’s mission is to establish an environment that creates learning experiences to influence each student’s life perspective. My personal experiences during my tenure at FSU have helped shape how I see and view the world. Both my social and professional development has been influenced by the facets which the school promotes; self- identity, shared values, and its commitment of selfless service to the community.
Throughout my life I have been motivated by my family to do well in my schooling. When I was youhnger i watched as my brother took his hard work from our small town and took that same drive with him as he went on to further his ediucation at college. That really motivated me to work harder in school so that when it came to be my time to go to college I will be able to do the same as he did.
Although it is a seemingly trivial matter, it was a time in my life where I was away from the support of my family and friends and had to confront this battle myself. Initially, I felt overwhelmed and doomed for failure. The course load was more intense than my high school work and there was a lot of material I never learned that was needed prior for a few of my classes. I struggled to keep pace with some of my other classmates and had to sacrifice a lot of free time and participation in extracurriculars to keep afloat with the material. I thought I had a good grasp on time management, but my new college schedule tested by abilities. As the fall semester progressed, I was gaining confidence and skills in arranging my time in an effective way. Moreover, I was adjusting to the new sense of independence I was giving. Before going away to school, I would run errands and do tasks by myself and felt pretty independent, but I still had the comforts and reassurance of home. At ND, I had to adapt to this new meaning of independence and feeling of uncertainty. I was able to overcome this challenging time in my life by being patient and persevering until I felt more grounded with my
Every day I remember a phrase my mother tells me, “Academics come first.” I have taken this advice to heart by not only putting them first, but also by choosing to pursue an extremely rigorous academic program. Entering high school was a very drastic change for me, I knew that I chose very rigorous courses by participating in the pre-IB program. However, I was able to adapt to the workload very well. I quickly learned time-management skills that I had not needed in middle school. Due to my excellent time-management skills, I am able to participate in extracurricular activities that I enjoy being a part of while being able to handle the demands of my challenging academic schedule. Another key to my success is my organizational skills. Having these two strong aspects together, I always turn my assignments in on time, and I am very well prepared for tests and quizzes. Also crucial to my success is my drive to regularly opt for the most challenging classes. For example, in ninth grade, I took macroeconomics for a quarter as
At the same time, these individuals are trying to accomplish something even greater than a college degree by putting their family legacy first. As most cases, some students come from families with little to no educational background. Although the odds are stacked against these students, the ones who are able to break these barriers carry the torch onto other students to follow. Researchers studying student success have found that majority of students attribute their success by having academic self-efficacy (Madonna 164). Self-efficacy is the student’s own belief of how well they can perform when it comes to their academic career. Students that exhibited high levels of academic self-efficacy excelled in their studies while maintaining a passion for college. However, students who lacked this trait were less passionate about their academic work and earned lower grades compared to their counterparts. In addition to self-motivation, researchers have also found that the expectancy theory greatly affects students in their ability to accomplish goals (Madonna 164). The expectancy theory is described as a student’s ability to make a decision that will lead to a desirable outcome for the student. By overcoming and breaking their own boundaries, students who overcome rigorous years of academic study are more able to share their experiences with those around them. After graduating with a degree, these students come out of college with learning strategies which will enable them to be successful in or out of their academic
Throughout high school and during my undergraduate studies, education was never a top priority for me. Only during the past two years, in the "real world", have I realized the importance of education. I look back at those years and wish I had done more and realized all the potential I had in my hands and not wasted so much time. During my undergraduate career my social activities consumed my life. My friends were not motivated to do well in school so I followed their lead. My grades were low, and I did not even care. After I graduated in 1997 with a Psychology B.A. and lost touch with my old friends and old ways, I have realized that I should have spent more time doing some soul searching and thinking what it was that I wanted to do with my life. I liked Psychology but what I really wanted to do was work with children more closely. I had spent my junior and senior years involved in internships at Head Start and at a High School in a Program for teenaged mothers. I loved my work there. At Head Start I was a Teacher Aid for the pre-school, teaching the children to read, numbers etc. And at the High School I counseled the teenaged mothers, took care of their kids while they went to school and after the school day I tutored them with their homework. After being out of school for a while, I started to miss that. The feeling that I was teaching something those kids, the feeling that I was making a difference. I was determined to find a job in education, with my background in Psychology, how hard could it be? I found work at a residential school for runaways and abused teenaged females. It was great! I was ready to go, I was going to change the world and change those girls lives. What I didn't realize is that will alone does not make me a teacher and that I needed training, a lot of training. I made a lot of mistakes in that job. I got discouraged and decided to forget about working with children, forget teaching and do something else that paid more. So, I got a job as a Secretary, I did that for about two years. Teaching, working with children was always on my mind.
Academics has always been an important part of my life. Ever since I was a young child my parents have pushed me to lead good life academically. All throughout grade school I have had decent grades (generally speaking in the nineties or above), and I owe this, at least partly, to my parent's determination to give me the best possible education. I also owe this to my will to be at the top of my academic game. This was naturally quite easy for me up until my senior year of high school. When my senior year came around, there was a lot of pressure on me to make a lot of life changing decisions. When all of this was put on me, the last thing that i wanted to do was change the way i was living. I loved the way my life was, and going away from home to college wasn't something that i felt i was ready to do. Because of this i decided to enroll in Genesee Community College, which is about five minutes away from my house.
My first year of high school I did not take things seriously and I was not focused or organized. Soon after I applied to a program called AVID which was a college preparation program, I was accepted for my sophomore year. This helped me to have a serious attitude when it comes to working and to be well organized. Without this class I would not be as focused and eager to do what I want to in life today. If I had to describe myself in three words these three words would have to be disciplined, determined, and persistent. I am a student who is able to stay focused on a challenge or topic I am given, when I start on that challenge I complete it. I am highly motivated to become successful in life and reach the goals I have set for myself. Although they are big goals I am determined to work hard and learn whatever it takes in order to be successful, Maybe one day I will be the person I see myself as, sitting at a desk with other people coming up with a creation which would one day affect the lives of many
My strengths as a learner are I'm quick to pick up new things however I am bad at math. In the past when I needed help with math I asked my dad for help, however when I was at school I stayed late and got one on one help from my teachers. i asked a lot of questions and took great notes. While enrolled here at Colorado State University Global Campus if I need help I can access the Online tutoring help and I can email the teachers and get help from them. I have a great support system, my mom and dad are always a phone call away if ii need help, they are both extremely happy that I have chosen to go back to school. My husband is my support and encouragement while I'm at school or studying. It is important to my family that I succeed in school so I am able to get a great job outside of the military, and its important to me that I succeed in school. As for studying I study everyday, mostly at night when my kids are sleeping. Or I can study during my lunch break. I can study everyday, my study area is in my living room and dining room. My shop is a quiet place to work as well. I'm able too commit at least 2-4 hours a day to
By attending Southeastern Louisiana University, I have learned several different aspects that an educator must have to be effective. An effective educator must do whatever it takes to have their students succeed. Effective educators are passionate in everything they do. They are thoughtful and understanding. Effective teachers must have a well-managed classroom and are always prepared. They are willing to work collaboratively. They must engage their students every day and build a strong relationship with their students. All effective teachers are looking for opportunities to have an impact on their students. It takes plenty of time and practice to become an effective educator. I do truly believe that Southeastern Louisiana University has the
In my junior year I made a commitment to participate in the IB Career Program and dedicate myself to receiving the certificate. This program entails learning in areas such as moral awareness, social awareness, social and moral responsibility, relationship management, and understanding empathy and compassion. With each day, I would learn more about these areas and apply them to my daily life in positive and reinforcing ways. In the past year I have begun to work with an organization called Uncommon Good, where I now work with Latino students, tutoring to help with homework and any other forms of school related material. In my senior year, applying to many colleges, I have realized that I have a massive amount of accessible resources at my disposal in terms of college councilors and tutors. With the knowledge I have amassed through the Approaches to Learning course at school, I soon was able to distinguish an underlying problem in our educational system today. There is a population of disadvantaged students who could thrive and excel, but lack financial or other external means of doing so.