In the middle of my junior year, I got a job with the YMCA for an After School Leader position at a local elementary school. My family was surprised that I applied for this job because it would require that I scold kids and yell across fields, which is out of my character. Being a soft-spoken person, I would have to put more effort into my job than my coworkers would but, I was more than ready to step up to the job. Everyday immediately after school, I report to Pu’u Kukui Elementary School and before getting out of the car, I shake off any negative energy so that I can lead in the best way that I can. As an after school leader, I get to spend time with these students on a daily basis but on a deeper level than most teachers. I organize games
In the summer of 2015 I attended Camp Four Winds Westward Ho on Orcas Island, Washington. This camp is a non-profit organization that offers two month-long sessions for campers ages 10 to 16 with staff positions starting at age 17. This summer I worked in the barn for one month-long session and 10 days after that. I got up at six-o'clock every morning and I finished my work at the barn at six-o'clock pm. After I usually helped with camp dishes until 9 at night. I felt accomplished in working hard because I felt like I was making a difference to make the camp run smoother. Though after awhile it was challenging to even get up in the morning due to exhaustion, I persevered through it and proved to myself that I have a lot of willpower. I enjoy
I do not like my school. All City Leadership Secondary School’s (ACLA) population of approximately 400 people consists of 6th to 12th grade students as well as staff members. We’re our own little town, where everyone is acquainted with one another. Staff members greet us each morning by saying “good morning” with astounding enthusiasm. On a typical school day a student, having been taught the importance of courtesy, does not pass by an adult without saying, “good morning, sir/ma’am.” The adult, assuming he/she heard the student, will acknowledge him or her and say “good morning”. They then separate to go about their days. I have attended ACLA since 6th grade and had the option in 8th grade to apply to highly ranked schools like Stuyvesant
The end of my first graduate school semester leaves me with a bittersweet feeling. Although I'm glad that the stress and pressure of continuously feeling unprepared to take on graduate school is now over, the feeling that I can successfully accomplish my goal and become a School Counselor seems more attainable. Working towards something I feel passionate about, and coming to the end of the beginning of a long journey has never felt so satisfying. What feels even better is all of the knowledge that I have acquired about the profession which society needs in order to function in times of despair. During our very first class we were asked about, “Our life’s motto?” From this day onward and after listening to the different perspectives, backgrounds,
A few leadership experiences that I have had come from athletics. I started playing athletics when I was in the fifth grade and I still continue to play as a senior. Over the years I have had the ability to be one of the leaders of both the softball and basketball teams for my school. Being a leader has taught me to use leadership skills that I will need later in the future.
I asked my band director why I wasn’t chosen as trumpet section leader and was told that I didn’t answer the application question as to any of my personal band achievements like Central Oklahoma Directors Association and All-State Jazz Band. Since it is my senior year, I will not have another opportunity to apply for trumpet section leader and therefore there is no resolve to my recent setback. I was disappointed in myself by the outcome of not being chosen as trumpet section leader. Had I only asked my band director to verify exactly what he needed for band achievements, I would have known to list them on my application and would have gotten the position. This outcome has influenced me to look towards my future, to recognize my goals, to believe in myself and to seek out more leadership roles. I learned to not assume and to always ask questions to gain a complete sense of understanding. Even though I did not serve in a leadership position, I’m still part of the section and continued to lead the section by example. I stayed true to my values and morals by arriving to the band room earlier than the starting time and helped with setup and
I was one of those children who wanted to be a veterinarian when I was young, but I decided after taking an Early Childhood Education class that I wanted to be a teacher. I have then signed up for the teacher cadet program at my school. To reach my goals, I realize that I must pursue at least a four year college education beginning in the Fall 2016 semester. I am very excited about my future and feel that with the opportunity your scholarship will provide, I can help teach a younger generation.
Although I have not had much experience with school activities, I have had the great opportunity of working under my
During the three months living and working in America at an inner city, underprivileged, disabled and able bodied summer camp I learnt how to deal with stressful situations in unfamiliar surroundings, and I believe I equipped myself excellently in these situations through my own self evaluation and the feedback I received from the camp director. Because of my abilities I was chosen to become a head counsellor for an encampment. This entailed leading and planning all activities for the other 12 staff and the 36 children that were under my guidance. Any problems which should have arisen I would use the leadership skills I have learnt from coaching to help me get to a solution. Being at a camp like this has helped heighten my awareness of not only physical disabilities; but also the emotional turmoil that people occur, and how to deal with certain situations in different ways. Because of the close quarters in which I lived and worked, communication was a key aspect to make sure everything ran smoothly. I also had to be considerate of everyone as not one person was the same, from race to religion to swimming ability to reading ability, and I believe this has helped me become a well-rounded individual with compassion and understanding of all people and
In leadership, fifty volunteer hours were required per semester. When I learned of this requirement, I was ready to bail on the class because all my spare time was consumed with sports and friends. Mrs. Barham encouraged me to start participating in “Walking Wednesday”. “Walking Wednesday” is a program where high school students get teamed up with an elementary school. On Wednesday mornings we would meet at a place about 1 mile from the school and walk to school with the elementary students. This program encouraged physical fitness and also gave the younger students time with older students they could look up to. I’m not going to lie, I had mixed feelings about it in the beginning, but by Christmas break I loved it and was the unofficial
I hadn’t bathed in 6 days, the food I had to eat consisted of a mixture between water and a powder type of substance, and I was constantly being bothered by mosquitoes and spiders. I wanted out but there was no way I could escape, I was stuck here, 5 hours away from home trapped in the boundary waters. Every which way I looked my eyes were graced with nothing but the sight of water, trees, sky, and 15 other girls. I wasn’t here by choice, I was here because of commitment, commitment to a leadership program i was apart of. Everyday we canoed through at least three different lakes and portaged through three different forest before we could rest. I never expected my experience from the boundary water to be anything great or impactful while I was there due to the fact that i did not enjoy the trip, but now that it’s over and I look back I see that it has impacted me greatly and helped me change for the better.
There are literally hundreds of book definitions of the word leadership. Even in the ALS curriculum there are multiple definitions, theories, and modules; I even considered using one to open this essay but I figured using an example would be more sufficient. So far in my Air Force career I’ve been extremely lucky to have great supervisors, but there is one leader I had that’s had a transformative effect not only on me, but the organization we worked for. Maj Eric Mehrtens, that name is synonymous with leadership for me. Before meeting him, I never really thought about what type of leader I am or would desire to become. He was my Senior Intelligence Officer at RAF Lakenheath, he really cared about people and the understood the gravity of what it meant to be a leader of people. To cite ALS, he embodied every single aspect of FRL. He was the epitome of individualized consideration, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and idealized influence. Working for him really made me think about the fact that I may become an NCO soon, and if
Naïve and headstrong, I was determined to move out of my parent’s house and face the world on my own shortly after graduating from high school several years ago. Instead of attending college, I began working in the public sector as a temporary typist clerk. During this time my supervisor, Sharon, was an individual who truly made a positive impact on my life. Sharon’s style of leadership is best defined as the servant leader because she invested in the development of her staff and sought opportunities to grow maturely and professionally (Daft, 2016). The manner in which Sharon served the employees on her team still resonates with me today.
Besides academics, fine arts and sports in school, I have attained leading roles in different groups. This year, I am the Spirit Leader of Student Council encouraging monthly goals and themes and assisting in school events. From creating a student council with a group of peers three years ago we have had success in many events and have found new ways to spread spirit, gather important information and assist with financial groups. Recently, I stepped up to be the leader of the fundraising committee for our ...
This assignment was slightly difficult for me. I struggle with talking to people I don’t know well in normal situations, but having to find and call someone to interview was very stressful for me. I strongly dislike talking to people on the phone unless they are a close friend or family member. The part that made me more nervous was actually having to interview someone. I have only had to do one job interview in my whole life and I was so nervous I could hardly talk. This is quite different than a job interview, but public speaking isn’t a strong skill that I possess.
As an instructor I was humbled to share my passion for aviation with the other boys in the troop. I felt very excited as I taught the aviation merit badge and gave many boys the opportunity to see the world of aviation from the controlled tower of the local airport where they observed the air traffic controllers in action and then experienced flying in a Cessna aircraft. Described by adults as mature for my age, I felt ready to commit to progressive leadership roles, attended the Youth Leadership Training and ultimately was voted by the adult leaders to lead the entire troop. I was proud of my role, and committed to my very best every day as Senior Patrol Leader. I was flattered to be chosen over many others. At the time, as a junior in high school with three Advanced Placement classes and with a junior college course, I had to focus my very limited time on the right tasks. The perseverance I had learned growing up through adversity fueled me through the long working weekends. I kept focused on my responsibility to do my duty to myself and grow as a person, and do well in school while doing my duty to others. Often I had to prioritize to meet deadlines and to get my studying done to keep up my 4.5 GPA. I felt proud as I successfully lead my troop while simultaneously volunteering to coach at my waterpolo club while also working on my Eagle