Biographical Essay Assignment

My name is Vilma and I am an Early Childhood Education major and a minor in Spanish.  I am currently a senior at Reinhardt University.  I was born in Mexico, but moved to GA when I was just a kid therefore I am fluent in Spanish and English.  I have three amazing yet annoying brothers and my two loving parents who encourage my career choice.  Becoming a teacher has always been a goal and as I come to conclude my college career I find myself beyond thrilled about my future as a teacher.

Ever since I can remember I have wanted to become a teacher.  Growing up, due to the language barrier and cultural shock, I struggle in school.  However thanks to wonderful and devoted teachers I was able to see the brighter side to my new experience.  The teachers I encounter did their best to reach out to me and helped me adjust to my new life.  The teachers not only encourage me to try harder but also were my step stool to better understanding.  The teachers that tried their best to assist me and encourage my learning inspired me to become a teacher.  Since I experience firsthand some of the many struggles students go through every day in schools, I can understand their situation and try to assist them.  I would like to provide the help I was once provided with and make a difference in a child's life the way it was done to me.  I want to help children gain confidence, help them use their resources and assist them in learning as much as possible so they can become the best person they can.

As a teacher I would like to provide my students with as many possibilities I can.  I want to provide my students with the knowledge necessary to become successful in this competitive society.  I want to provide my students with a nurturing environment in which they discover who they are.  I want to reach out a lending hand to my students as a tutor, mentor, friend in who they can confide and reach out when they need help.