Reflection Paper

A transition goal of students is to have acquired the academic skills, social skills, and content knowledge they will need to succeed after high school. Some students begin their college career early at a technical school, others will go right into college, some will attend trade schools and many will join the workforce because they cannot afford college or do not have content knowledge to get into their dream college. Regardless of what students choose, it will influence the outcome of the rest of their lives. This choice is influenced by outside factors, peer pressure, family pressure, and reputations. It is important as an educator to reflect on personal experiences when assisting students through their transitional years. I attended

When it came time to take SAT’s I registered knowing that I wanted to attend King’s College. I took the SAT’s more than two times and each time did not achieve score that I needed. I was told by a teacher to complete two years at Luzerne County Community College and then transfer to King’s College. At that time, it was my only option academically and financially and I knew I had to take matters into my own hands if I wanted to succeed in life. I completed all of my financial aid information on my own and managed all of the college paperwork on my own as well. During my second semester in an education class titled Children with Exceptional Needs at L.C.C.C. I then realized I went through my academic career undiagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder. This was my turning point, I realized that if I was diagnosed at an appropriate age, I would not have struggled through high school and I might have been more successful. I am glad that my educational career went the way it did. I choose to be a teacher because the majority of my teachers just pushed me along and did not see my diagnosis. It is my goal to help all students see their fullest potential and reach their potential. I do not wish 13 years of academic struggle and failure on any