...Bravery is the willingness to confront anger, pain, danger, and uncertainty. I was diagnosed with ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, and autism spectrum disorder when I was in my senior year of high school. My stepmother noticed that I was struggling in school and noticed the warning signs years earlier. The idea of me being tested was mentioned numerous times, but life got in the way and it was put to the side. The testing was started beginning of my senior year, because it was the year that determined where I would go after graduation. The diagnosis was scary, because I worried about how future colleges and employers would look at me, because I had a disability on my application. In the beginning it was difficult for me to tell my college professors that I had a disability, because I feared they would treat me differently. My university has a disability center which offers supports to students with disabilities. My first semester in college was rough and I didn’t take the opportunity to use all the resources afforded to me. I also wasn’t taking my medication on a consistent basis, because I was stubborn and in denial. It was very difficult time for me, because I received numerous scholarships and was worried that I could lose them due to my grade. Thankfully I was able...
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...www.australiaawards.gov.au www.australiaawards.gov.au Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook February 2014 Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook February 2014 You must read this Scholarships Policy Handbook carefully and fully understand its contents before signing the Contract with the Commonwealth of Australia. The handbook is provided to answer any questions you may have about your scholarship. Please also read the other information in your pre-departure pack and follow the instructions carefully. For further assistance, please contact DFAT at scholarships@dfat.gov.au This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyrights Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without prior written permission from the Commonwealth. Requests and inquiries concerning reproduction and rights should be addressed to the Commonwealth Copyright Administration, Attorney-General’s Department, Robert Garran Offices, National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600 or posted at www.ag.gov.au ISBN 1 920861 77 7 Internet: www.dfat.gov.au Contents Australia Awards Scholarship Cycle vii GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ACRONYMS 8 1. Australia Awards 11 1.1. Australia Awards Scholarships 12 1.2. How to use this scholarships policy handbook 12 1.3. Management responsibilities 14 2. Applying for an Australia Awards Scholarship 17 2.1. Eligibility criteria 17 2.2. Country and regional profiles 18 2.3. English language requirements...
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...Sample Case Review Bowers v. National Collegiate Athletic Association Michael Bowers v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, 118 F.2d 494 (D.N.J. 2007) I. Background and Purpose In the case of Bowers v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, Bowers filed a suit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association under Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA defines a qualified individual with disabilities as a person who meets genuine skill, education, experience, or other requirements of a job that the person holds or seeks, and they can perform the "essential functions" of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. In this case, Bowers argues that he is a qualified individual in the field of education. Bowers was looking to be recruited by University for football, under the NCAA. Bowers was found unqualified because he did not complete the required “core...
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...awarded the NOYCE Scholarship would be of great assistance in achieving my dreams not only economically, but professionally as well. My goal is to teach math to the young adults in our local high schools. The scholarship would play an important part in my education by providing me with experience, knowledge and opportunities to improve myself as a teacher. My dream of becoming a teacher dates back to the days when I was a child. At school, I have always been the student who explains math to her classmates. Doing this is something that I have always enjoyed. Those experiences motivated me to pursue a career in education. Similarly, when I worked as a crew leader at McDonald’s, I taught the new employees how to perform the job. This helped to increase my desire to teach professionally. Later when I started working as a math and physics tutor at the Center for Students with Disabilities at El Paso Community College, I confirmed that teaching is something that I love to do and that I did not make a mistake when selecting my career. I obtained tremendous satisfaction in the difference my teaching made to the scholastic success of the students I tutored. In addition, I am interested in teaching as a career because I believe that as a teacher I will have the opportunity to make an impact on society. As a math teacher I will have the opportunity to develop the critical thinkers of the future. I will develop individuals who can analyze and find solutions to problems. It is my belief that if...
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...I believe that I should be awarded the BG Scholarship because of my academic achievements and community contributions. During my four years in high school, I was an AB Honor Roll student every year. I was awarded the Lady Diamond Cavalier award, an award for being an outstanding leader on my softball team, two years in a row. I ended up being ranked 243 out of 640 students. I took honors classes my sophomore year to my senior year, and never got lower than a B. While my academic success is impressive, the contributions I made to my community mean more to me. My brother is nonverbal and autistic. I am very active in the Autism community. I was a part of the Best Buddies community during high school. My junior and senior year I helped out in...
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...Legacy Scholarship Essay My time at the schools of McKeel Academy overall was a pleasant experience since I was actually enabled to learn and do so with relative ease. However, a certain issue that I ran into at a young age could have changed my experience drastically. When I was in third grade, I began to develop excruciatingly painful headaches that resulted in me going home from school early on many occasions. While my teacher recommended me to a neurologist, my mother decided to take me to an ophthalmologist instead. After several examinations, it was concluded that I had what was called convergence insufficiency, which means that if I read too much at one time that I would begin to have severe headaches. Due to this condition,...
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...Now that I am transitioning into adulthood, I understand that everything I do from now on could potentially affect my future family. I want my children and future generations to have every opportunity to succeed. So, receiving my Masters Degree and raising my children within a good economic standing is important to me because it increases their likelihood of living outside of poverty as an adult dramatically. Before I found out about occupational therapy, I never really understood how someone could enjoy working 40 hours a week for the rest of their life. Now, becoming an occupational therapist for Soldiers is more than just a goal of mine is it my dream. I dream about rolling out of bed at 6:30 am, grabbing a steaming cup of coffee, fighting...
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...My ambition in life is to impact the lives of children, especially those with disabilities. Once I graduate from college, I would like to begin teaching at an elementary school, this would give me a chance to develop effective teaching methods, and gain experience in working with groups of young children. While I am teaching elementary, I will continue working towards my masters degree in special education. After I receive my masters degree, I would like to teach special education in public schools until I get funding and approval to open up my own primary school for special needs kids (ages 5-12). I grew up around children with disabilities; neighbors, friend’s of the family, and classmates. I believe that I can provide a better learning environment...
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...Asia Wright Mrs. Saffo 0 Period March 13, 2012 Counseling Portfolio Table of Content 1. My Career Choice a. Job Description 2. Letter of Introduction b. Agreement/Disagreement 3. Interview 4. Career Options 5. Earnings 6. Employment Outlook 7. Colleges an c. Courses Chart d. Compare and Contrast 8. Companies Hiring 9. Dream House and Car 10. Loan Information 11. Exponentials e. Graph f. Table 12. Creative Reflection 13. Conclusion 14. How to be Graded Career Choice, Letter of Introduction, Interview, Agreement/Disagreement of Career Career Choice and Job Description Counselor: works in diverse community settings designed to provide a variety of counseling, rehabilitation, and support services Introduction Hello, my name is Asia Wright. I am a successful and passionate Westlake honor roll student active in the Magnet program of medical sciences and athletics. I desire to secure a full academic scholarship to a top-tier medical university for a Medical Doctorate (MD) in Trauma with concentration in chronic diseases, clinical trials and surgery. For my Math and Technology course I had to take a personality test and chose a career from the list provided based on my personality. Various careers were on the list provided such as Fashion Designer, Photographer, and Child Care but I decided to select Counselor/Social Worker. Not that I don’t disagree with the career...
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... ! ! 1. How did you find out if you were eligible for special education in your public middle school when you were younger? ! My mom had asked the school to evaluate me, so she called or wrote the director of special education, even the principal of my school and had to describe the concerns that she had with the my academic performance and she even requested an evaluation under IDEA, to see if a disability was even involved in the first place just to make sure. My public school was concerned about how I was learning and developing. Since the school and my mother thought I had a the disability, they evaluated me but the best part about it for my mother was that it didn't cost me anything to check. They asked my mom for her written consent before they had evaluated me. Just because my mom had asked didn't mean they had to do it. They could have said no, but they would have had to explain to my mother why they wouldn't want to do so. ! 2. What would have happened if you were not eligible for special education in your public school , how would you have felt ? ! If the public school would have came up with the conclusion that i was not eligible for special education, the school system would have gave me that reasoning as to why I wasn't found “eligible.” At first that did happen but under IDEA, and they gave my mother the information as to what she can do to basically since she disagreed with the decision they had made. Either way no one wants to...
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...Dejuan L. Yates 14608 Yukon Ave | Hawthorne, CA 90250 | (805) 559-1039 | dejuan75@hotmail.com Objective I’m seeking a position as a valued member of your organization that leverages my achievements, skills, energy and passion for customer service. Education New Mexico State University Earned a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice Graduated with a 3.4 GPA Attended N.M.S.U. on an athletic football scholarship. Bilingual speaker (Spanish & English) College of the Canyons After high school I participated in general studies and football. I was successful at earning an athletic scholarship to further my education and to pursue a career in football. Thousand Oaks High School Graduating Class of 2007 – Diploma Graduated with a 3.0 GPA * Experience Parking Attendant, Amgen Newbury Park, CA Valet Parking Attendant Placed by Premier of Los Angeles December 2006 - February 2007 Youth Specialist, Five Acres Society Aid Pasadena, CA August 2012 - August 2015 Everyday basic functions included supervisioning up to 10 clients. These clients range from a variety of emotional and transitional disabilities. My attentiveness was needed in order to ensure safety within my at risk clients. With plenty of experience I have became proficient in filing incident reports and following up on leads. Awards and Acknowledgments Qualifications Summary Proven ability to multitask, and prioritize while maintaining composure. Quick to anticipate needs of superiors...
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...------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- OIE 500 – Analyzing and Designing Operations to Create Value ------------------------------------------------- Syllabus – Fall 2015 ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Prof. Walter Towner ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Phone: (508) 944-3862 cell ------------------------------------------------- fabman@wpi.edu ------------------------------------------------- Course web page: http://my.wpi.edu ------------------------------------------------- Overview and Objectives Many management gurus and leaders posit that an organization’s business processes and operations are critical strategic capabilities, vital to organizational survival and success as global competitors. We will study processes and methods to create value from operations. Our Mission The Department of Management at WPI is committed to providing education,...
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...RUNNING HEAD: C0-TEACHING Co-Teaching Perspective Gregory D. Lee Concordia University I love teaching when the learning in my classroom is palpable: When I can sense it in the quickening pace of a roundtable discussion or a student’s visible delight in using newly learned jargon; when I can hear the excitement in students’ testimonials about mastering skills that “made a difference” or theories that transformed practices and perspectives. I count these as teaching successes and make it a habit to reflect on their origins so that I can recreate the conditions for their occurrence again and again. My philosophy of teaching is informed by the material I teach, relevant scholarship, and the lessons I have learned from personal teaching successes and failures and more successful through co-teaching. Co-teaching is where two or more teachers work together to plan, set up and deliver the curriculum to a group of students. For use with Inclusive Classrooms co-teaching is often the practice of pairing a special educator with a regular educator in a single classroom. As educators strive increasingly to include students with disabilities in the classroom, the need for regular educators to have greater expertise with students of special needs increases as well. An extra teacher in the classroom also helps to lower the student-to-teacher ratio. This means that there is more individual attention given to each student. I believe that learner-oriented teaching promotes learning...
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...through miles of isolation cannot believe their eyes when they arrive upon this amazing anomaly of life and fertility. Much like these inspiring creatures, my origins could be described by some as dismal, maybe even stifling. Being the daughter of a mother and father who grew up in poverty, I lost my father to H.I.V. and my mother and I overcame various obstacles throughout my life, including living with domestic violence, sexual abuse, unstable housing and other trials that made it difficult to look forward to a positive future. As a child, I was never sure where to turn to for inspiration and I struggled to meet expectations in school. Subsequently, I was diagnosed with a learning disability in reading and writing, and it became increasingly hard for me to believe in myself, without many personal successes to draw from. But even in the arid desert some flowers still survive, and through the encouragement of my grandparents and reading teacher, I pressed on, and by late elementary school I was able to overcome these challenges begin feeling my first life successes through school. I felt a great sense of accomplishment and pride through my achievements in school, and it seemed to be the only variable in my life that I could control. So I thrust my energies into achieving in education and ended up becoming the first on one side of my family to graduate from high school, (graduating early in just three years), and one of the first on both...
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...My career goals are to have a decent-paying job and to be happy working at that job. I’m currently going into college as Undeclared so I can keep my options open. However, I’m seriously considering majoring in Social Work. If I do decide to major in Social Work, then I intend to get my Masters’ degree and have a job that has something to do with either the foster care system, adoption, or domestic abuse prevention. I should receive this scholarship because I have beaten the odds. When I was born, I weighed only one pound and nine ounces. I was so tiny that I could fit into doll clothes and people could hold me in the palm of their hand. I was born three months early. My lungs were underdeveloped and I had a weakened immune system. I stayed in the NICU for two months. I use to be considered disabled because I was delayed in my speech....
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