Autobiographical
Chapman, Ava
Education is a very important piece in every individuals life. The things that we
learn shape us into who we are and help us make decisions on who we will become. I
have found that education is a passion of mine and I love helping individuals around me
work history, service and extracurricular activities, my reasons behind wanting to be and
educator, and my professional goals will make me a great candidate for success in the
education department.
Educational Background
experience. During this time I found that there were many wonderful teachers in the
district that I looked up to. I had a great foundation of teachers that I would like to
emulate in my future classroom. Once I graduated from Kimberly High School I knew I
wanted to pursue a higher education. I had wonderful teachers that opened my eyes to all
the opportunities that I could take. Educators helped me get involved and active in
school. It was through strong teachers that I found my desire to go on and pursue
education.
with the students around me. In Middle school I was part of the student body council, and
opportunities to be actively evolved with the students around me and I hope to continue
that in my classroom. I want my students to know that I have an open door and I truly
want them to succeed. My experiences will help me be a strong teacher because I know
what the students need and desire. I will be able to address the concerns and needs of my
Work History
From a very young age I learned how to work hard and accomplish hard things. I
learned that through hard work you will reap what you sew. This has helped be develop in
the workforce. I have held a variety of positions such as a Life Guard, Water Safety
Waitress. All of these roles have different requirements but the main objective of all of
these professions are to serve the public accurately, safely, and effectively. These
Listening to what others need is crucial, attention to detail is vital, and that there
must be organization. I have come to grasp this concept form my work experiences. This
attention to detail will be assets that I can use when I have my own classroom.
educational career I have been very active and involved in serving others. Some examples
are: Key Club, National Honors Society, Natural Helpers, Tri- M, Honors Choir, Band,
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and I was on the Dance Team. I loved helping others around me and being attentive to the
professional educator. I saw the joy and light that it brought to others when there were
acts of service. I firmly believe that educations keystone is service. Educators pour their
heart and soul into their students and truly want them to be successful and achieve their
goals.
Through the service based programs that I was involved in I learned to be very
organized and have structure in my everyday so that I can accomplish my tasks. I also
have learned communication skills and how to help others around me. These qualities
will help me be a strong teacher because I will know to evaluate my students needs. My
experience with having a busy, yet structured, schedule will help me stay organized in my
considered teaching when I began my job as a Water Safety Instructor. I loved working
with the kids and I knew that I was making a difference in their lives. The skills that I
was teaching them could literally save them. When I decided to become an educator I
made a commitment that I was going to be responsible for the success of my future
content with my decision. Once I began the education classes it reminded me why I loved
being a Water Safety Instructor. It was because I got to work with the children and watch
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them grow. I am excited to help my future students learn and grow. One of my greatest
joys from teaching will be to see my students pursue their goals and dreams.
Professional Goals
When reflecting on my professional goals there are many things that flood my
mind. My short term goals are to graduate from CSI and continue serving the individuals
around me. A long term goal of mine is to graduate from a University and then get into
the Education Field. From there I want to continue of and get a Masters degree and
eventually receive the training needed to go into businesses and teach safety. Outside of
education I want to get married and begin a family of my own. I love children and I look
forward to having my own someday. Education is a wonderful profession that will allow
I intend to make a difference in the world. I want to help students love learning. I
enjoy putting my heart and soul into my work, and I am a hard worker that loves to serve
the people around me. I want to influence people in the positive way that others have
done for me. My educators helped me find my path, and helped me become who I am
today. I hope to be that inspiration to my students someday. I plan to achieve this goal by
taking it one day at a time and striving to do my best. I will finish here at CSI and
have had wonderful educators in my life that have impacted me, and helped make me
who I am. I do not know where I would be today without the wonderful educators that I