The Importance Of Success In School

One thing that has drawn me to City Year is their belief that at risk students should be given the opportunity to succeed. I strongly support this belief because I feel that education is the foundation for success in life. As well,, I understand and have witnessed firsthand how academic achievement can be closely tied in with their self-concept. Children attend school for the majority of their lives so it is very easy for them to feel that negative performance in school is directly related to their ability and self-worth. I believe that it is important for someone to let these at risk children know that that they are capable of receiving a quality education. My sister struggled in school because she was diagnosed early on with a learning …show more content…
I believe that this given me a strong foundation for working with children and has greatly prepared me to work with City Year. My communication skills has greatly improved. As well, I have learned how to tailor my message to complement different learning styles. As an athlete I have always been able to pick up on new skills and techniques by watching a demonstration a few times. However, as a coach I have worked with individuals who do not learn the same way. They need explanation as well as an example. This experience has allowed me to learn how to coach on the fly and communicate instructions that will be beneficial to all of my …show more content…
Fortunately, it has taken on a new meaning for me now. I would like for the students I work with to demonstrate compassion, love, determination, perseverance, and a strong self-image. However, for my students to demonstrate this I first have to display this example. At the end of my City Year my students will believe in their abilities as students but also as agents of change. They will understand how important it is to find something they are passionate about and to follow it with their whole heart. They will believe in their ability as students, but also will understand that a bad grade doesn’t change their worth. My students will be the first to try something new. As well, they will be leaders amongst their peers and will encourage them to take the less traveled road. I believe this all possible because it is the change I would like to see in myself. If I can be this person for my students then they will learn from my example. As well, I hope that the community I work with will be empowered at the end of my year