The major attribute that makes me a worthy candidate for the scholarship award is my commitment to pursue my profession as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). A dream that initiated when I was young and has led me to my graduate program. I believe in the saying, “Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort” as told by the former president of the US, Franklin D. Roosevelt. I find happiness in assisting and motivating people who need my help. This has been my strength even during my undergraduate years. Furthermore, I am responsible, reliable, organized and a hardworking person. These are qualities that I have leveraged throughout my journey to fulfill my dream. I believe in giving my best effort whether it is
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I started my graduate program at UWM in fall 2015 and is expecting to graduate by 2017. So far I have completed 13 UWM graduate credits and was able to score a grade 'A' in my courses. Throughout my career I had a variety of experiences that have affirmed my future ambitions as a SLP. Since my interest has been more towards the pediatric population and hence have frequently worked in this sector. I served as the class director and a math and reading tutor at the Kumon Learning Center (Niles, Illinois) for more than two years. I also worked as a recreation staff at the Main-Niles Recreation Center where I got the opportunity to assist in five elementary schools, as an inclusion aid. In addition, I also volunteered as a Sunday school teacher and secretary for two years at my church. Furthermore, I also worked at the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit of the University of Illinois Hospital as a Customer Service Assistant. My pursuit to blend into different roles in the unit has led me to be a vibrant and congruent part of the Neurosurgical ICU Team. This experience has enhanced my level of compliance and professionalism with patients, families and other health care
I started my graduate program at UWM in fall 2015 and is expecting to graduate by 2017. So far I have completed 13 UWM graduate credits and was able to score a grade 'A' in my courses. Throughout my career I had a variety of experiences that have affirmed my future ambitions as a SLP. Since my interest has been more towards the pediatric population and hence have frequently worked in this sector. I served as the class director and a math and reading tutor at the Kumon Learning Center (Niles, Illinois) for more than two years. I also worked as a recreation staff at the Main-Niles Recreation Center where I got the opportunity to assist in five elementary schools, as an inclusion aid. In addition, I also volunteered as a Sunday school teacher and secretary for two years at my church. Furthermore, I also worked at the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit of the University of Illinois Hospital as a Customer Service Assistant. My pursuit to blend into different roles in the unit has led me to be a vibrant and congruent part of the Neurosurgical ICU Team. This experience has enhanced my level of compliance and professionalism with patients, families and other health care