I’ve known I wanted to be a teacher since I was 5, though, I had not expected myself to feel such a connection as a learning support teacher. It has always been a natural inclination for me to teach and support others. I grew up as a middle child in the suburban town, Horsham, Pennsylvania. I was a cheerleader who didn’t fit in with the stereotypical cheerleaders for the simple fact that I couldn’t be the “mean girl,” and cared less about my looks and more about learning even though I was just an average student. I built great friendships that I still have today, and loved my friends for all their different personalities and the valuable lessons I was able to gain from those friendships.
I began my career teaching in an alternative school where I taught grades 6-12, ages 12 to 21. One of greatest challenges I encountered was teaching some students that were only a year younger than me. I blindly applied to the job and was hired for the position not having a clear understanding of what I was getting myself into. Through my 2 years in the school, I learned I was not only a teacher of multiple subjects, but a role model, parent, counselor, lunch lady and any other job under the sun. My tolerance was challenged and my love for “teaching” became stronger than ever. Upon leaving my position at the alternative school, I journeyed my way back to my hometown and
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I compared my personality to those I chose to surround myself with and those whom I could for better words, live without. Through in-depth conversations and informative readings, I began to understand the correlation between my personality and the personalities I encounter on a daily basis, particularly my students. I developed a better understanding of multiple intelligences and a deeper understanding of my students and their needs to be successful in the