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As a little girl my dad would always ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up. The most obvious answer would be a princess that was before I started to like teaching. As of today I would like to become a teacher because I have always had a love for teaching. Not only is being a teacher all about teaching but to help others and motivate them to do better in school and actually enjoy learning. I live in Desert Hot Springs a small town which means climate is either hot or very hot. I have an older sister and a younger brother which means I am the middle child. My parents would be my motivation to do better in life. The one who encouraged me the most to follow my dreams is my dad. My dad would see me stay up late at night doing homework and thought I was very intelligent. I would bring home …show more content…

I took all honors and AP classes, in school I would try my best to get involved for school as well as others. Due to that I made incredible friendships and memories that will last forever. This helped me conquer my dreams by all the people who supported me and knew the struggle of skipping that Quinceñera to stay home and study for that Final. As a Latina I acknowledge my mom and dad for the sacrifices they both have done for my siblings and I. Although, it will be hard to leave the nest, I have never stopped the desire to become a teacher and I will always be Daddy's princess. My Dad was the one to make me understand that all that hard work pays off at the end and that helping others doesn't do no harm to the world but actually makes a difference. It would be an incredible feeling to be accepted for college as I am very determined on what I want. I am very helpful with others the reason I want to become a teacher is because I love the feeling, knowing that I'm helping someone and it is not costing anything at all. My parents have worked hard to give me a better

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