Accounting Major Essay

My entire family is made up of teachers, except for me. I always appreciated the invaluable work of teachers, but never wanted to become one. I thought that the true embodiment of an educator was just a teacher, someone who leads by example inside and outside the classroom. I have always been academically inspired to do well in school, however, it was not until being at Stonehill that I found my personal pathway. I strayed from the path of those in my family and chose to be an accounting major. I found myself accepting various opportunities that led me to grow and develop not only as an accountant, but an educator. Stonehill has shown me all the ways I am an educator, even if I am not a teacher.
After taking both Financial and Managerial Accounting, I was asked to be a TA for both classes. I work alongside my professors to provide the support and knowledge the students need to be successful. As an Accounting tutor at the Center for Writing and Academic Achievement, I work one-on-one with students to help them understand the material and develop their skills. I try to supplement their knowledge of the subject with pertinent skills that I have learned by focusing on growth and understanding. I attend tutor training sessions to obtain my CRLA (College Reading and Learning …show more content…
These events provided an abundance of opportunities to learn about the accounting industry and network with experienced professionals. Unfortunately, only juniors and seniors would attend these events, most of which had internships or jobs. After a year as a member and learning about all the accounting firms and graduate schools that recruited at Stonehill, I decided to take a leadership role as V.P. of Professional Activities. My hope is to expose underclassmen as early as possible to the vast amount of opportunities and to encourage them to think about their own personal