Everyone has a person they consider to be their role-model, whether it is a famous sports star, an actress, or a favorite teacher. These people influence you and the decisions you make. The biggest influence in my life is someone often taken for granted but always there, no matter how bad things get: my mother, Teresa.
I think your essay in general is pretty good. The one portion I would PERSONALLY take out is this section. Stay away from super general statements as a, well, general rule. They make your essay feel a little cliched.
The essay formatting itself is a LITTLE bit dry, as well.
I enjoyed learning about your mother, but I feel you could have (maybe) showed her characteristics. I suppose a key idea to keep in mind is "show, not tell". By using imagery and actual scenarios, you can engross your reader and make him/her actually feel as though they know your mother.
Other than that, great essay