bmartinovid
Apr 5, 2012
Writing Feedback / 'decline of care and concern for the high need-school' position with teach charlotte [NEW]
I am applying for a position with teach charlotte and I have to complete a short essay for the following question. I am asking for honest feedback, all comments will be greatly appreciated.
Nearly all Fellows are hired to teach in 'high-need' schools that are located in low-income communities. Why do you want to teach specifically in a high-need school, and why specifically in Mecklenburg County? What challenges do you expect, and what experiences have prepared you for the challenges of teaching in a high-need school in our community?
Coming from a small deprived city I can relate to children who attend high-need schools. I know that I received a quality education because of the positive and dedicated teachers that believed all students have the right to the best education regardless of race, income or mental ability. It is unfortunate that the children who attend these schools have to accept a "watered" down education, because they lack the proper home environment. Most of the students are placed in high-need schools because they live below the federal poverty level; which places them in schools that may not have the proper resources to provide them with the same education as a child that comes from a more fortunate community. I want to work in a high-needs school, because I feel as if a child's current living conditions shouldn't predict their future. If provided the proper tools and an individual who is willing to go above and beyond to make the slightest difference, it will give the child more than hope; it will create a foundation for educational success that can lead to a well-rounded and successful future. If provided the opportunity to work with Teach Charlotte, I will be more than just a teacher to these children. I will be a daily example of what they can be if they make their education a main priority in life.
Being a resident of Mecklenburg County for nearly two years, I happened to notice the steady decline of care and concern for the high need-schools. I can recall watching a school board meeting on a local channel and it was heart breaking to hear that they wanted to close 8 of the 176 schools in Mecklenburg County. The schools that they wanted (and have) closed catered to African-American, Latino and a small amount of White students in low-income areas. By closing these schools, not only Mecklenburg County but the United States of America is doing a disservice to the Children of Mecklenburg County. Placing children with learning disabilities in crowded class rooms, taking them out of their environment and forcing change with no real explanation, is not going to help children succeed it only creates another burden of self doubt and feelings of not being wanted. I would love to work with Teach Charlotte so that I can be an advocate for the less fortunate but bright and highly intelligent children of Charlotte.
I expect to face many challenges dealing with children who have emotional, physical and social problems. These children have unknowingly built a defense mechanism around themselves; they have a tough exterior that not just the normal person will be able to break through. The biggest challenge is going to be, getting the children to trust and understand that I am on their side and that their learning experience is the key to their future. Along with the everyday struggles that all schools face such as bullying, disrespect and the lack of interest for school in general. My educational experience has provided me with the tools to compete in the working world, but my personal life experiences have shaped me into a leader. Working with children in my own community in the church, local children's shelters and different volunteer projects has always been a catalyst in who I am. I'm not looking for a career that is going to make me rich; I'm looking to create a foundation for those who aren't as fortunate to have had the same support I did.
Even though I attended a school district in a city that was designated the poorest city in the country for 2011, I had a strong support system at home, and in school. I want nothing more than to be able to give back what was provided to me. It will be rewarding knowing that I took part in shaping future leaders and achievers of high-need schools.
I am applying for a position with teach charlotte and I have to complete a short essay for the following question. I am asking for honest feedback, all comments will be greatly appreciated.
Nearly all Fellows are hired to teach in 'high-need' schools that are located in low-income communities. Why do you want to teach specifically in a high-need school, and why specifically in Mecklenburg County? What challenges do you expect, and what experiences have prepared you for the challenges of teaching in a high-need school in our community?
Coming from a small deprived city I can relate to children who attend high-need schools. I know that I received a quality education because of the positive and dedicated teachers that believed all students have the right to the best education regardless of race, income or mental ability. It is unfortunate that the children who attend these schools have to accept a "watered" down education, because they lack the proper home environment. Most of the students are placed in high-need schools because they live below the federal poverty level; which places them in schools that may not have the proper resources to provide them with the same education as a child that comes from a more fortunate community. I want to work in a high-needs school, because I feel as if a child's current living conditions shouldn't predict their future. If provided the proper tools and an individual who is willing to go above and beyond to make the slightest difference, it will give the child more than hope; it will create a foundation for educational success that can lead to a well-rounded and successful future. If provided the opportunity to work with Teach Charlotte, I will be more than just a teacher to these children. I will be a daily example of what they can be if they make their education a main priority in life.
Being a resident of Mecklenburg County for nearly two years, I happened to notice the steady decline of care and concern for the high need-schools. I can recall watching a school board meeting on a local channel and it was heart breaking to hear that they wanted to close 8 of the 176 schools in Mecklenburg County. The schools that they wanted (and have) closed catered to African-American, Latino and a small amount of White students in low-income areas. By closing these schools, not only Mecklenburg County but the United States of America is doing a disservice to the Children of Mecklenburg County. Placing children with learning disabilities in crowded class rooms, taking them out of their environment and forcing change with no real explanation, is not going to help children succeed it only creates another burden of self doubt and feelings of not being wanted. I would love to work with Teach Charlotte so that I can be an advocate for the less fortunate but bright and highly intelligent children of Charlotte.
I expect to face many challenges dealing with children who have emotional, physical and social problems. These children have unknowingly built a defense mechanism around themselves; they have a tough exterior that not just the normal person will be able to break through. The biggest challenge is going to be, getting the children to trust and understand that I am on their side and that their learning experience is the key to their future. Along with the everyday struggles that all schools face such as bullying, disrespect and the lack of interest for school in general. My educational experience has provided me with the tools to compete in the working world, but my personal life experiences have shaped me into a leader. Working with children in my own community in the church, local children's shelters and different volunteer projects has always been a catalyst in who I am. I'm not looking for a career that is going to make me rich; I'm looking to create a foundation for those who aren't as fortunate to have had the same support I did.
Even though I attended a school district in a city that was designated the poorest city in the country for 2011, I had a strong support system at home, and in school. I want nothing more than to be able to give back what was provided to me. It will be rewarding knowing that I took part in shaping future leaders and achievers of high-need schools.
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