My Purpose
I was born in Puerto Rico and came to the United States at the age of eleven years old. Seeing my mother struggled by herself to take care of my brother and sisters, has helped me become the person that I am today. My mother never finished High School, but she always encouraged us to go to school and do our best. She taught us the importance in showing respect to the grown-ups, especially to our teachers. She always thought very highly of our teachers and would never allow any foolishness on our part. We were always told to have extra respect for our teachers, because they were our mothers when she was not present. Today, I can say that my work ethics, integrity, my respect for others, no matter their nationality or ethnicity, come from watching and listening to my mother. One of my greatest strengths is that I …show more content…
I still remember how patient he was with me, when he was trying to teach me how to learn to do the number eight. Also the math teacher, was also very patient and I was able to see that he love he had for his profession. They both had the quality of being patience and that is a quality that I desire to have with all my future students. Especially with the students that is more difficult to learn. I think they achieve success because they love and had the passion to teach. I see myself in the next ten and twenty years, continuing teaching, going to school to get my masters in elementary school and God only knows, if also a PhD. My life can contribute positively to the life of others, by showing them, that is never too late to go back to school, and obtain a degree. I will be of service to others, by allowing God to use my arms to hug them, and my mouth to speak to them words of encouragement and wisdom. The way I define success is to be able to reach my potential in helping the less fortunate, and help them discover their dreams and make them a
I was born in Puerto Rico and came to the United States at the age of eleven years old. Seeing my mother struggled by herself to take care of my brother and sisters, has helped me become the person that I am today. My mother never finished High School, but she always encouraged us to go to school and do our best. She taught us the importance in showing respect to the grown-ups, especially to our teachers. She always thought very highly of our teachers and would never allow any foolishness on our part. We were always told to have extra respect for our teachers, because they were our mothers when she was not present. Today, I can say that my work ethics, integrity, my respect for others, no matter their nationality or ethnicity, come from watching and listening to my mother. One of my greatest strengths is that I …show more content…
I still remember how patient he was with me, when he was trying to teach me how to learn to do the number eight. Also the math teacher, was also very patient and I was able to see that he love he had for his profession. They both had the quality of being patience and that is a quality that I desire to have with all my future students. Especially with the students that is more difficult to learn. I think they achieve success because they love and had the passion to teach. I see myself in the next ten and twenty years, continuing teaching, going to school to get my masters in elementary school and God only knows, if also a PhD. My life can contribute positively to the life of others, by showing them, that is never too late to go back to school, and obtain a degree. I will be of service to others, by allowing God to use my arms to hug them, and my mouth to speak to them words of encouragement and wisdom. The way I define success is to be able to reach my potential in helping the less fortunate, and help them discover their dreams and make them a