session upon selecting Quinnipiac helped me redefine myself to fulfill my personal goals without the judgement of others. I learned that I can be anyone I set myself out to be and it does not matter what other people think because I am unbranded. However, it wasn’t until later into the fall semester when my want to become an Orientation Leader was enriched. Dealing with being uncomfortable in this new environment and worries about my family at home left me flustered and confused. I felt alone…
disorder. When a child witnesses such harsh deaths, they struggle to avoid living their life in fear. However, in some cases, the deaths of loved ones strengthen and aid in the growth of those affected by them, as seen in Rudolfo Anaya’s novel, Bless Me Ultima.…
went in for the interview a few days later, and was offered the job on the spot. I have been working at McDonalds for two years, and this is the best job I’ve ever had! McDonalds gives me flexible work hours, and helps me with career development, and benefits. McDonalds is the best job ever, because they allow me…
themselves when it comes to decision making. I know that there are people who need the help of others, but a choice is always personal. That 's why I have the courage do try new things or “volunteer as tribute” when I see fit, because I look inside me for the right choice. My bravery shows when a task is asked upon my peers and myself, and I stand up first. Among my friends, I am the one they look to when something needs to be done. Although I have encouraged them to make personal decisions,…
Best Practice that Support ELA Common Core Standards In Classroom Instruction that Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement, written by Ceri B. Dean, Elizabeth Ross Hubbell, Howard Pitler, & BJ Stone, is a best practice book with many useful suggestions for improving instruction in the classroom. With the new Common Core State Standards (CCSS), instructors must guide students in reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex text. To facilitate this need in standards,…
When I was a child when someone asked me, "What are you going to be when you grow up?" My answer was always, "I am going to be a nurse." When I attended college the first time, my answer became, "I 'm not sure what I want to be." Right out of high school making the decision of what you are going to do for the rest of your life is scary, so I juggled back and forth from teaching and nursing. I eventually decided to take a break for a while until I knew what I needed to do. In the process of the…
a.p. 27-task 14 Choosing content that relevant to pupils, is very important in a language lessons. This is based on 3 assumptions. 1. Pupils will learn language more successfully, if the subject of the lessons will be relevant for them, and they will feel that they will be able to use with the content in the near future or in their life in general. 2. Learning new language can be very embarrassing, especially during the adolescence. If we as a teachers can bring subject that appeal the pupils,…
have lead me to make decision I have made. There’s decision have in return made an impact on my own path as well as my own journey. In the quote by Billy Graham, “Once God leads you to make a decisions don’t draw back. Instead, trust his leading and believe He goes before you because He does.” God has truly lead me in a direction to make a decision that have impacted my life in a positive way. All though faith is sometimes hard to follow. I trust that God is first and will always lead me in a…
I am currently volunteering at Emmanuel Christian Church (ECC) in Battle Cree, and I have completed 15 hours as of today. My main duties are to teach Burmese children how to speak and write Burmese (Chin) language effectively because some of our children are encountering difficulties to communicate with their parents who do not speak English. Therefore, ECC decided to offer summer class for those who want to learn Burmese language with free of charge. As a result, I have the opportunity to…
the skills category, I learned finally how to study effectively. In high school, I never studied because I could just show up and do my homework and get a B or higher. I never could really bring myself to study anyways, it was always a challenge for me. In college, I finally had to put in real effort and take responsibility in my education. I learned how to effectively study by not waiting until the last possible day to study and…