At age thirteen, I left everything behind in Tanzania to start a new life with my parents, who were brave enough to leave their home country and provide a better future for my sister and I in Canada. Growing up in Tanzania, I witnessed the injustices imposed upon the underprivileged members of society. What troubled me the most was that I saw no progress. The gap between the rich and poor was so evident that it became a way of life. Although I realized that this was wrong, I never truly understood the complexity of these issues. When I moved to Canada, I realized the importance of having a democratic government that practices values of freedom, equality, and social justice.
Growing up in Tanzania has shaped the person I am today. The two …show more content…
I graduated from Queen’s University with an Honour’s Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Global Development Studies, and a Bachelor of Education. Being a part of the educational field, I have come to deeply value the promise of education in changing one’s life.
During my involvement in the Concurrent Education program at Queen’s University I had numerous practicum experiences. My most valuable experience was at Parkland P.S., where I took a role in conducting a Reading Recovery Program for immigrant students learning English to advance their skills and allow them to gain confidence in communicating the language. I was humbled to see how my support developed students’ progress and impacted an individual’s life.
I was also involved in various extra-curricular activities, including a literacy program between Queen’s University and Frontenac P.S. where I assisted young students struggling in their classes. Additionally, I was the social chair of Queen’s Ismaili Muslim Student Association (QIMSA) where I organized raising funds for World Partnership Walk; a global initiative against poverty. I realize the importance of advocating for social justice and plan to continue my engagement with this initiative to raise awareness to alleviate …show more content…
During my academic career, I worked as a work-study student at the Equity Office. The Equity Office is responsible for identifying structures, practices, and policies that create inequity. The Equity Office works towards finding the gaps in equity in order to facilitate new policies and remove such barriers to ensure the equal participation of marginalized groups and individuals. I worked alongside the Equity Office on numerous projects including implementing the Accessibility Café series to discuss actions towards fostering accessibility that follows the requirements of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Growing up in Tanzania has shaped the person I am today. The two …show more content…
I graduated from Queen’s University with an Honour’s Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Global Development Studies, and a Bachelor of Education. Being a part of the educational field, I have come to deeply value the promise of education in changing one’s life.
During my involvement in the Concurrent Education program at Queen’s University I had numerous practicum experiences. My most valuable experience was at Parkland P.S., where I took a role in conducting a Reading Recovery Program for immigrant students learning English to advance their skills and allow them to gain confidence in communicating the language. I was humbled to see how my support developed students’ progress and impacted an individual’s life.
I was also involved in various extra-curricular activities, including a literacy program between Queen’s University and Frontenac P.S. where I assisted young students struggling in their classes. Additionally, I was the social chair of Queen’s Ismaili Muslim Student Association (QIMSA) where I organized raising funds for World Partnership Walk; a global initiative against poverty. I realize the importance of advocating for social justice and plan to continue my engagement with this initiative to raise awareness to alleviate …show more content…
During my academic career, I worked as a work-study student at the Equity Office. The Equity Office is responsible for identifying structures, practices, and policies that create inequity. The Equity Office works towards finding the gaps in equity in order to facilitate new policies and remove such barriers to ensure the equal participation of marginalized groups and individuals. I worked alongside the Equity Office on numerous projects including implementing the Accessibility Café series to discuss actions towards fostering accessibility that follows the requirements of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act