Throughout my life I have remained observant of my surroundings, using the information to make sense of the world around me. It’s that quest which leads me to ask the challenging and trying questions that don’t always elicit an obvious answer. The abstract nature of social science appeals to me, but what drives me even more is building the puzzle by finding new pieces of information about the world we live in. So why would a Psychology major want to transition into teaching? Simply said, I magnitude of individual experiences that I have had in undergraduate and in the workplace.
My adult life has consisted of working in social services, an extremely rewarding field that I am truly privileged to be a part of. I have climbed the scale of a direct support professional to a county social worker, and through this process I have gained an abundant amount of self-confidence in myself as a leader and professional. Through hours of introspection I have come to the realization that my life’s passion is to teach. My life experiences as a social worker and mental health professional have given me the opportunity to coach parents, people with
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In addition, I believe I bring a unique skill set into the classroom, in particular my skills in redirection and creating engaging activities that I have honed after years of as a direct support staff. Although I am well-versed in some areas, there are many things I am excited to get to learn through the GTL program. As an advocate for furthering education, I want to cultivate students’ critical thinking skills by improving my pedagogical skills and leading engaging discussions. Also, I look to continue incorporating social sciences such as Psychology and Sociology in to the high school setting so students who would like can be exposed earlier