...goals are met. Ultimately, failing to plan is the same as planning to fail. This paper is written from the viewpoint of a beginning teacher on her ideal vision for the future. Of course such a teacher will need to modify her goals as the circumstances and experiences demand, but the essay will present what her projected plan of action for her upcoming career will be. Setting goals is a critical aspect of creating a professional development plan. The writer of this paper has set many educational and professional long-term and short-term goals for herself. In the next five years, the writer aims to complete both her Associate’s degree and Bachelor’s degree in the field of Elementary Education. More long-term goals, which may take 10 years or more, include continuing education all the way up to a Doctorate’s degree, teaching a variety of grades from kindergarten to 12th grade, and eventually becoming a school principle, or possibly even a superintendent of schools. Although achieving these goals will definitely not be easy, the writer is determined to stay focused and overcome any and all obstacles that may stand in her way. The steps that make up the path toward the achievement of these goals can be rigorous, time-consuming, and probably difficult. First, as a post-secondary student, one must study hard and obtain the maximum...
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...they would want to go one more year very few would say yes. I would, not because I like school, not because I enjoy spending six hours cooped up inside, but because I could use one more year to just be sure I am completely prepared for college. Along with this I feel that because we are required to take tenth grade graduation test and most of our tenth grade year is spent preparing for this test. Highschool students today are highly prepared for the world, but that one extra year in high school could possibly be spent taking time on preparatory courses in college type setting. Students get thrown into the college setting which is a major shock to them due to the major differences. Maybe doing this our freshmen's first quarter wouldn't be as much of a change. Because we have to take the graduation test in tenth grade we don't learn anything that year. We need another year due to that, so we should go one more year to make sure we are ready. Scoring Explanation This essay demonstrates inconsistent skill in responding to the task. The writer takes a position but displays no recognition of a counter-argument to that position. Development of ideas is thin with general statements to explain the first idea (Students get thrown into the college setting which is a major shock to them due to the major differences) and very little explanation of the second idea (Because we have to take the graduation test in tenth grade we don't learn anything that year). There is some indication...
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...During the first semester I have grown tremendously as a writer. Through my new found knowledge my eyes have been opened to the ignorant way I was writing before. Before taking AP English 12, I knew nothing about proper writing styles and literary devices such as allegories, paradoxes, and stream of consciousness. I now know how drastically a paper can change when using the right devices. Not only have I learned proper devices, but I have learned to keep my ideas and pen flowing through a timed essay. I feel as though I have grown exceedingly in the knowledge of not only writing, but also knowing myself as a writer. In the beginning of this class, I knew little to nothing about genuine writing and how it should be done. I once believed it was simply writing your thoughts down on paper. However, I realize now that writing a stunning essay is so much more than random thoughts. The use of proper literary devices can seriously turn a bland idea into an extravagant, eye opening concept. I have learned that writing an allegory is so much more than...
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...Anitra Hatcher Academic and Professional Success November 2, 2014 Alice Walker After conducting research on several of my favorite authors, I selected Alice Walker’s life and works as the focus of this paper. Walker's accomplishments are substantial. Her novel, The Color Purple, won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize and the National Book award for fiction. She has authored many other critically acclaimed works, and is recognized as a leading author in the literary world. As I began to dig deeper, however, I found the real reason that I chose to concentrate on this individual. Alice Walker is an African American woman who expresses herself and her life experiences in her writing. I feel like I am connected to the themes and characters Walker develops in her stories. I feel like I am connected to Walker herself. I have been broken in some kind of way or another. I have been abused physically and mentally. Walker has not allowed her struggles to get in the way of her success or happiness. I chose to write about her because she is a woman who faced profound struggles in her young life. She came close to giving up because of a childhood accident and an abortion. Alice Walker was a fierce and determined woman who stayed committed to her goals. Alice Walker faced many challenges. She was one of seven children. She was born in poverty to sharecropper parents on February 9, 1944. Her father was the grandson of slaves. Her father did not want her to get an education in fear that...
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...another business degree before taking the next steps toward opening my own childcare center. Opening up my own childcare center has been a dream goal since I was a teenager. Once I graduate with my Master’s Degree there is a lady I know who already operates two Goddard School Franchises. Ms. Karen told me that when I am ready to take the first steps, such as finding a place, and getting a loan that she will be there to help guide me in the right direction such as giving me the first $25,000 as a down payment. After I do find a place, I plan on starting with infants and toddlers, this way I am able to get my name recognized around the city as a childcare center owner within my community where I live. Pros and Cons of getting my MBA As stated by Clouse, (2006, p. 433-434), “In argumentation, the writer offers evidence to support a claim about an issue. The more convincing the evidence, the more likely readers will agree.” When stating the pros and cons about pursuing my MBA is a life-changing, but rewarding moment, especially because I am going to become a small business owner. I have heard from some of my family members who would tell me that going to college is expensive, yes that statement is true, but in my own...
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...Do Colleges Need an Improvement? College is a normal part of a student's development in education, it allows students to learn and excel in the field and career they wish to pursue. Secondary education costs however have been on the rise along with concerns of quality courses and programs. Understanding the importance of college tuition, scholarships programs, beneficial degrees of studies and educator performance are all discussed in articles written by Brent Staples, Kevin Carey, and Sophie Quinton, all of which shine light on the benefits and disadvantages of post secondary education. The first idea is students and parents should evaluate the importance of a quality degree and program. Obtaining a quality degree is essential in today's...
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...movement that kindled a new black cultural identity. The Harlem Renaissance influenced future generations of black writers, artists, musicians, and intellectuals. Many renowned black writers, artists, and musicians had help give birth to this new movement taking place. One in particular being Augusta Savage. She was an African American artist and arts educator. She was born Augusta Christine Fells on February 29, 1892,in Green Cove Springs, Florida. As a child began to make art by using the natural clay found in her community. She would sculpt animals and other small objects she could find. Though she loved to sculpt her father greatly disapproved. He tried hi best to stop her from sculpting and focus on something more productive. But despite her father's objections, she continued to make sculptures. In 1915 after her family moved to West Palm Beach, Florida Savage found it difficult to make sculptures due to the lack of clay. She then started to use other materials from the local potter in order to make sculptures. She then created a group of figures that she entered in a local county fair. Her work was well-received, winning a prize and the support of the fair's organizer, George Graham Currie. He encouraged her to study art. Savage moved to New York City during the early 1920s to better establish herself as a sculptor. She studied art at Cooper Union College and after one year at school she recieved a full scholarship which helped with living expenses. She excelled tremendously...
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...higher education is always a hot topic in the United States. Many share the opinion that college is the way to go for success in this ultra competitive world, but on the other hand there are some who believe college may not be for everyone. Two articles discussing this topic are Mike Rose’s “My View: Should Everyone Go to College?” and Karen R. Lawrence’s article “What Value Really Means in Higher Education”. The articles similarly talk about how college is the best choice for one’s success in the future; however, the two articles differ in their overall messages they are trying to convey to the reader. Mike Rose’s focus is to make the readers who are potential college students think about college as a strong option. Rose uses his own personal life experiences, along with specific facts about education to paint a picture of how higher education is a viable option. On the other hand, Lawrence uses a more direct and sterile approach to convince her audience, of educational professionals, to focus on teaching specific abilities to their students. Karen Lawrence’s purpose is to persuade the reader that higher education should give one the tools needed to be successful in the real world beyond an immediate earning potential. The basis of her article is to illustrate the specific skills that need to be taught in higher education. She tries to convince the reader that college is about becoming a better version of one’s self. She describes a place where the student’s skills are sharpened...
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...Continuing Academic Success GEN/201 09/29/14 Felicia Pettway Continuing Academic Success It was a big decision for me to continue my path to higher education without giving up. Personally, it took me 4 years of community college to finish with my general education program because of the obstacle that came through my path. Being in school my whole life, honestly speaking I was just about ready to give up because of the stress and pressure. Knowing how far I was to my goal and a little help from my family I was able to make a decision to not give up and peruse my goal and attain my diploma. Persistence is key and in knowing that I am going to strive to finish my goal. Setting Goals Setting goals is key when it comes to achieving them. It is crucial to set realistic goals that you know you can accomplish as opposed to setting unrealistic one that you know is far from reach. The University talks a lot about setting goals and achieving them. According to University of Phoenix Goal Setting and Time Management (2014), S.M.A.R.T. goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely. One personal goals that I set forth for myself is to obtain by Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Management. That will enable me in my career to move the corporate ladder and acquire the position I see myself in. The Writing Process Good writing is essential for success in school and the 21st Century workplace. Writing is a combination of skill that is best...
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...Degree by Default The writer of “Degree by Default”, April Yee, is a Ph.D. degree candidate in the Sociology and Higher Education departments at the University of Pennsylvania. She does a lot of research into the sociology in education and social class inequality. The article “Degree by Default” gets into the reason(s) behind why graduates from high school go to college. She Followed 34 first-year students from diverse backgrounds, male and female students, and even first generation students to children that had parents that went to college. With all the diverse students chosen, she wanted to find out why students went to college, consequences of going to college when you aren’t really sure you want to go, and the “college for all” effect on society. The students she chose for her research had varying reasons for going to college. Some of the reasons for going include; because it was the next logical step in their lives, a degree is necessity to have a secure middle-class lifestyle, to have the college “experience” for personal growth, to figure out who they were, their parents put pressure on them, and/or just going through the motions, and one actually wanted to go to learn more. All the diverse backgrounds came as many different reasons why they went to college in the first place, but for the most part, she discovered that the main reasons that these college freshmen went was because they felt like they had to because it was what is expected of them of societies...
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...Why Did I Enroll in College I often ask myself why. Why did you decide to go to college? Well first off, I have just started my family. So therefore, I am going to need to get my future set straight in order to support this family. What better way than to enroll in college? In this essay I will briefly explain why I enrolled in college. Also, the qualities I need to use in order to be successful in college. Qualities that I am going to use will definitely give me nothing but the best, and me personally I strive for the best. While in college I would love to gain the most out of it. The last thing I plan on talking about is certain obstacles I will have to overcome in order to be successful in receiving my degree. Why did I enroll in college? My reasons for enrolling in college are pretty simple. First things first, I really want to work towards getting my degree and become a teacher. I have wanted to be a teacher all my life. Honestly I don’t know what made me want to become a teacher, but it has stuck with me since I first decided what I wanted to be. I have the up-most respect for teachers, due to the fact that they put up with so much from students. So I believe I need to put forth the effort and take over for someone who is ready to get out of the teaching life. Another reason I decided to enroll in college, I really want to experience new things. This is a never ending issue; I am the type of person who constantly wants to experience something new. I joined the military...
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...Lauren’s English 101 Portfolio ENG101 15 July 2016 Table of Contents Cover Letter p. 3-4 Self- Assessment Essay p. 5-10 College Learning Essay p. 11-17 Analyzing Arguments Essay p. 18-23 Cover Letter This midterm portfolio shows how I have progressed has a college reader and writer. Before this class I had trouble even understanding how to write a thesis and now I think I can definitely write a college level thesis. I have progressed to know how to incorporate my evidence into my concise and focused thesis statement. For example in the self assessment essay my thesis was, “Due to transferring to many schools over my first two years of college, I feel like I have had the opportunity to build up many habits of mind from Framework for Success in Post-Secondary Writing, especially in flexibility, openness and persistence but still can develop in metacognition and creativity in order to become a more successful college writer.” This showed that I could adapt a thesis to the assignment and it was focused and used my sources. At this point in the semester, a strength I have is the ability to connect source evidence with my thesis. I am able to develop my focused thesis around source-based evidence. For example in the college learning essay I was able to use my interview with my friend who was an elementary teacher to help develop my thesis about how teaching has changed due to technology. I also...
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...life-threatening problems, complex assessment, and provide care to patients. This type of nurse will need a good attitude for the family to ensure optimal care for the patient and the family. Also working in the ICU will require bedside clinics with people of all ages (9) (“Registered Nurse” Explore). Nurses can also work in the intensive care unit, and registered nurses can also become a surgical nurse assistant (2). A surgical nurse assistant will provide care for patients before and after surgery. Also, this nurse will be there for the family, give the family encouragement, and help before then. Next, a surgical nurse will check vitals before surgery, and provide care during surgical procedures (9) (“Registered Nurse” Charter). With some training becoming a surgical nurse is also an option. Next, A registered nurse a nurse can also become an anesthetist nurse. This type of nurse will design and deliver the patient care. A anesthetist nurse will administer anesthesia and evaluate the patient during post-op examinations. Finally, this nurse will plan how much anesthesia the patient will need (“RN”). Working with anesthesia and surgeries is also an option for registered...
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...essay For the last two seasons, Basketball Prospectus has been at the cutting edge of the NBA's statistical revolution, exploring how teams win and why as well as integrating plenty of old-fashioned tape and first-hand observation to analyze players and teams. Now, we're following in the footsteps of our predecessors at Baseball Prospectus and our college counterparts by providing that same level of insight in book form. Pro Basketball Prospectus 2009-10 features: Essays on all 30 teams Five-year team trend tables Info-packed tables on every player who saw NBA action in 2008-09 or who can be expected to be seen in the upcoming season, including their advanced stats for the last three seasons, their skill ratings and their contract status Commentary on every player Team and player contract information and salary-cap analysis The results of Kevin Pelton's dynamic SCHOENE projection system, both for players and teams Exclusive quotes from key basketball-operations personnel Insight from blog authors on their teams A special section for fantasy leaguers, including an essay from veteran fantasy NBA writer Brian Doolittle as well as our unique player-rating system which utilizes SCHOENE's projections An essay explaining the microfracture procedure from Will Carroll, as well as essays on the NBA's economic future and how reinterpreting the rules on hand-checking has affected the modern NBA game The preseason version of the Prospectus Hoops List "This...
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...Randy Simmons EN 1320 Unit 3: Writing Assignment January 5, 2015 My New Year’s Resolutions Last year is gone and a new year has started. I’ve made resolutions to improve my 2014 year, but all was not up to my potential of importance. I’ve made resolutions to overcome my year of 2015. These resolutions will put me at one of my highest peaks in life. In which I do plan on succeeding in. I will be firm with my decisions and carry out the priorities of my yearly goals. I plan on becoming a better me so to say, so lets’ kick this year off with a bang. Hello! My name is Randy Simmons. I’m on a mission to carry out prioritized decisions that was made prior to the year 2015. One of my biggest resolutions every year is to better myself as a person. To become a better Randy Orlando Simmons, holds a lot of pressure towards myself. Only because I’m so critical upon myself. To uphold this resolution, I have to take all criticizing statements given. With those statements, turn them into a positive drive and overcome with others have to say about me. I will be more assertive to all opportunities given. I will be more intuitive to the way I structure my life style and living standards. Raised in an orphanage with over 39 other kids, made me very closed up to feelings and thoughts. So I took everything said to me to heart. Which built a passion to do better along the way of my life. I will make better decisions towards my future. I will become a better me in the year 2015. Improving...
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