Why are you here?
I have always had a soft spot for children. My mom did a daycare for about fifteen years and when I was in fifth grade I would pretend that I was the teacher and the daycare kids were my students. We would have class everyday and I would give them assignments and even homework. Ever since then in the back of my mind I wanted to be a teacher. After High School I struggled to know what I wanted to do with my life. I learned more towards business at the beginning of my college career, but it just wasn't for me. I decided to look into the education program. I am here because I want to make a difference, I want to be that teacher who helps someone succeed.
What motivates you?
I am a self motivator, but I also feed off of other motivation towards me. My family is a big part of motivation for me. They are always pushing me to do better and helping me along the way. I am a self motivator in the fact of having the feeling of accomplishment. I like to know that I contributed to my own life and I make the rules and I can change myself.
Why do you succeed?
One of the big reasons that I succeed is because I don;t want to disappoint anyone. I hate the feeling that I didn't do my best and I let someone done, even if that person is myself. I also succeed because of my friends and family. I already mentioned my family, but they are not here with me going through the same program so they can only do so much. This is where my friends come in. I have made some amazing friends in the program and they are pushing me on and we encourage each other to do our best and I believe that, that in itself makes all the difference.
Why do you fail?
I fail because I try to hard to make everyone happy. I try to do everything that everyone wants and I kinda am a push over. I also set goals that set me up to fail. My goals are things like get all A's and not learn something in this class.
How do you need to change your motivation and perspective in order to succeed in this program and become a great teacher?
I need to change in the fact that I need to come to class to learn. I need to WANT to know the material and not just being there so I can get another A and move on in the program. I need to change my attitude and come to class to learn and gain new knowledge.
