One main way I
describe myself is using the word: writer. I never thought of myself as a
critical thinker and writer until one day in my Sophomore English class. I
realized that as humans, we are not so one-dimensional. The topic of
discussion/writing touched on the idea of where we, as individuals fit into the
world. I went back and forth writing that I am a family member, friend,
student, and religious person. As I wrote that essay, I realized that as a
writer I am a person of many words. When I transform myself into the dimension
of a writer I make sure that every word matters and each one is counted. As a
writer I love to write emotional pieces and leave the characters in my
story feeling raw and naked. I realized that I am the type of student to focus
in on my assignments and edit them until I feel satisfied and confident in my
work and writing about what you believe. This idea of appreciating my work and
believing in it made me interested in the idea of becoming a teacher.
Beyond being a
student and writer, I am also a cousin. About 5 years ago, doctors noticed
that my now 10-year-old cousin was non-verbal. This struck a nerve in my body
and inspired me to become a Special Education teacher. I want to show students
that have disabilities that they are just like everyone else. Although lessons
may take a longer period of time to teach, I have gained a great amount a
patience to aid in the process of their learning. I want to advocate for their
rights and show them what makes them special. Just because they may have a
disability that prohibits them from doing every day activities does not mean
that they cannot be like everyone else.
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