As a 21 year old, I haven’t had much experience as a professional. All my job experience are service related: frying food, facing shelves, and setting up chairs for events. Until this point, my job was to make money. My career hasn’t been a priority so far; however, as I’m approaching the end of this college chapter I crave a purpose.

Teaching hasn’t always been the plan. When I was a kid I thought I’d be a doctor or a lawyer or work at a desk until I retire. As I get older, that sounds less and less appealing. Teaching has always been a constant in my life. I’ve been a girl scout for over a decade and teaching kids from six to sixteen has never gotten old. Everything from fire safety to navigating a forest to basket weaving, teaching has been something that never gets old. For my Gold Award project, I taught four ASL classes in each English and Spanish to parents, siblings, and staff members at a nonprofit: Providence Speech and Hearing Center.

Being able to teach children of all ages has been a staple in my life and one of my many passions. After I graduate in May, I plan to apply to a substitute teacher agency and start getting some experience. I want to know exactly what I want to teach and the grade level I enjoy the most. After that, I plan to get my Masters in education as well as my credential.

Though I’m young and inexperienced I am doing everything in my power to be the best at what I do and do it well. I’m excited for my future and what it holds.