Preptimd
Oct 16, 2014
Undergraduate / MSU- Diverse Community; I have always wanted to become a teacher [2]
Any comments and help on my essay would be much appreciated!
I have always wanted to become a teacher. From the moment I was able, I began to tutor and teach at every opportunity. Before I turned 18 I earned a position as a Sunday school teacher at a local church, with many temporary teaching positions scattered throughout my schedule. For me, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing a child have a "lightbulb moment," where all of their hard work pays off and they understand the concept being taught. While teaching a last second position, I must be ready to adapt at a moment's notice; every child is different, and I have learned to immediately adjust my manner and even lesson to fit personalities. This gives me an advantage when dealing with personal conflicts; I am aware as to how to balance warring personalities. When it comes to tutoring, these skills are also helpful. The most meaningful tutoring experience I have had was when I tutored a student who began our tutoring sessions with a 52% in Spanish I. Through our work, I saw his grade improve by nearly 25% to allow him to pass his class. While this speaks of his hard work, it also proves my ability to effectively tutor and inspire achievement in my peers.
I believe my passion for learning and my dedication to reach my goals- in this case to teach children- will enrich MSU campus life greatly. My experiences teaching a variety of ages and grade levels will allow me to assist my peers on campus, as I am able to resolve personal conflicts and tutor my fellow students. My ability to continue striving for my goals ensures I will go as far as I am able in my college career, as I want to learn as much as I am able to improve my education and that I give to the children I teach. Overall, I believe my perseverance and love of learning will be greatly beneficial to MSU life, and I sincerely hope I have the opportunity to prove this.
Any comments and help on my essay would be much appreciated!
I have always wanted to become a teacher. From the moment I was able, I began to tutor and teach at every opportunity. Before I turned 18 I earned a position as a Sunday school teacher at a local church, with many temporary teaching positions scattered throughout my schedule. For me, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing a child have a "lightbulb moment," where all of their hard work pays off and they understand the concept being taught. While teaching a last second position, I must be ready to adapt at a moment's notice; every child is different, and I have learned to immediately adjust my manner and even lesson to fit personalities. This gives me an advantage when dealing with personal conflicts; I am aware as to how to balance warring personalities. When it comes to tutoring, these skills are also helpful. The most meaningful tutoring experience I have had was when I tutored a student who began our tutoring sessions with a 52% in Spanish I. Through our work, I saw his grade improve by nearly 25% to allow him to pass his class. While this speaks of his hard work, it also proves my ability to effectively tutor and inspire achievement in my peers.
I believe my passion for learning and my dedication to reach my goals- in this case to teach children- will enrich MSU campus life greatly. My experiences teaching a variety of ages and grade levels will allow me to assist my peers on campus, as I am able to resolve personal conflicts and tutor my fellow students. My ability to continue striving for my goals ensures I will go as far as I am able in my college career, as I want to learn as much as I am able to improve my education and that I give to the children I teach. Overall, I believe my perseverance and love of learning will be greatly beneficial to MSU life, and I sincerely hope I have the opportunity to prove this.