Personal Statement: A Career As A Teaching Assistant

I knew from a young age that teaching was what I was meant to do. Shadowing a teacher for a day in eight grade cemented for me that I was going to be a teacher. While the age of the student I was wanting to teach has changed as I've gotten older that drive to teach has never left. Working as an Educational Assistant at St. Louis Community College has only poured gasoline on that fire and passion for teaching. I can no longer put off pursuing my education to become a mathematics professor. Entry into your program will open a door to a lifelong dream of mine and will allow me to showcase my talents for everyone blessed enough to have me in their classroom. I feel with my experiences as a mathematics tutor both online on all experts.com,
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They have taught me patience for students struggling with what I feel are basic topics. I've also learned how to assess the needs of my students and alter my teaching style to fit their needs. All these skills I feel will serve me well as a teaching assistant in your mathematics program.

While I might not have the most stellar academic performance of your applicants, Mathematically I have always excelled. I have always had a passion and fascination with the material. While other kids were playing video games and out with friends I was sitting in my room working math problems or reading books on mathematics. While others turn to drinking when they have a rough day I pull a calculus book from the shelf and feel my stress melt away as I derive and