Example Of A Personal Statement

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I am a native Floridian from Palm Beach County, graduating from Wellington High School as a dual enrollment student. The following organizations are listed to denote my involvement and experience working with children and adolescents: Interactive/Community Service Club (2008-2009), Florida Future Educators of America (2009-2012), Chi Zeta Zeta Archonettes (2010-2012), Christ Fellowship Youth Leader for Middle School Students (2012), Florida Gulf Coast University, FGCU - Intro to Teaching/Diversity Education (2012-2013), Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park (2013-2014), and Forest Hill Elementary School Aftercare/21st Century (2015 - Kindergarten and 1st Graders – 22 Kids –Autistic ELL,ESOL based lessons and activity's. These organizations along with others that I have and am participating in deals with various surrounding communities in observing, assisting educationally, hands-on tutoring/academic development, lesson planning, classroom management, caring for daycare kids, community services and visiting and the assisting elderly. …show more content…
My passion is for all students to have a great learning experience through a safe and controlled environment. Therefore, being diverse in my skills in communicating and interacting with diverse cultures will help me to better understand the learning abilities of the students and enhance upon my skills to become a better and more diversified

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