School and teaching have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Teaching runs in my family. My grandmother is a retired elementary teacher and my mother taught in a small Christian school. Working with children in some capacity has continuously been a passion of mine. While growing up, I took the initiative to be around children whenever possible. Some of my volunteer experiences include babysitting, working in children’s ministry, and coaching young girls in cheerleading. Every job I had in college involved children and my current one is no exception. I am in my second year of being a Special Education teacher assistant in the Birdville Independent School District. My mind had not been completely made up about becoming a teacher, until eighth grade.
I enjoyed learning and had good teachers while in school. It was my eighth grade history
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In high school there was a class called “Ready, Set, Teach!” to get a taste of what teaching is really like. Learning how to design and write lesson plans, using technology, and creating a portfolio became invaluable to me as I continued my education.
I also learned, in that course, teaching is never boring or dull. No two days are the same in this field.
My journey to become an educator continued through college and university years. In community college, obtained an Associates of Arts in Teaching degree specializing in early childhood development. This required more than one hundred hours of field observation, and numerous education related courses. After college, I transferred to Tarleton State University. While there, I took classes over topics such as: ESL, Special Education, reading, and various other education related courses. I changed my major due to some setbacks and difficulties with the pressures of life. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in General Studies. My concentrations were reading, education, and family consumer