...One ball, eleven sticks, one cage, and sixty minutes to achieve one common goal⸺score. Field hockey has proven to be much more than an outlet for excess energy and a vehicle for camaraderie; it has taught me irreplaceable lessons regarding leadership and teamwork. First and foremost, as captain of my winter field hockey team, responsible for organizing players, line-ups and substitution schedules, I have gained valuable knowledge on how to be an effective leader, which I apply elsewhere as well. For example, as Secretary of my high school’s chapter of National Honor Society, the organizational skills and leadership I learned through directing the winter league has proven beneficial. This year, National Honor Society is organizing a festival-like...
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...competitive gymnastics at my club, Toronto Gymnastics International, has helped me grow into the person I am today and shape my identity. Specifically, balancing a demanding training schedule of 20 hours a week with my academics taught me invaluable discipline. I learned how to set clear goals, and prioritize my to-do list. I also taught myself how to manage my time effectively by creating calendars, using detailed note taking and other tools and apps. These efforts and discipline in return allowed me to excel in gymnastics by advancing through levels and competing internationally but importantly, allowed me to also excel academically, achieving honor roll all throughout high school, and participate in extracurriculars such as cheerleading, tutoring math to younger students, leadership camps, and more....
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...She also continued her babysitting jobs and tutoring kids. doing things with her sisters. One example of her likes changing as she matured was the shift in her favorite actress of the time. Her favorite actress was originally Shirley Temple as a child, but then changed to Elizabeth Taylor as she reached her teenage years. In her senior year of high school on December 27, 1958 Rachel Louise Long got married to Willis Richard Bowman. They were married in a small community church in Leroy, Michigan surrounded by close friends and family. Their wedding photo is pictured here. They had known each other since they were little children. Willis had grown up living next to one of Rachel’s friend’s...
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...leader. At UTSA a student can become a leader not only in the classroom by motivating his/her peers to be more ethical, responsible, and sensible undergraduates, but also outside of the classroom by participating in important on-campus and off-campus organizations. There are a number of actions that I have taken to ensure my success as a student. In the Fall 2016 semester, I created The Society of First Generation Scholars, the first on-campus, student run, organization at UTSA that provides first-generation students with student and faculty mentors. Since the inception of the organization, more than seventy-five first-generation college students at UTSA have been empowered through the various professional development workshops, individual tutoring sessions, and internship opportunities that have been presented to them. Additionally, I have also taken a number of steps to empower my peers that are members of the UTSA College of Business. After serving on the Executive Board for the entirety of the Fall 2017 semester, I officially began serving as the Co-President of the UTSA Business Student Council in Spring 2018. Moreover, I also serve as the Vice President of the UTSA American Marketing Association, another very popular organization in the UTSA College of Business. These leadership opportunities have allowed me the opportunity to collaborate with other UTSA organizations like the Black Student Leadership Council and AID at UTSA to conduct various student development workshops for...
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...My Tutoring Experience Using the Fundamentals Reading Program Shaundra Cartwright EDU: Phonics Based Reading and Decoding Instructor Jennifer Hanson October 22, 2013 In our second week of class we are asked to choose a student to tutor with the Fundamentals Reading Program. We are asked to pick a student from age’s five to seven and only one student. The Fundamentals Reading program is an intensive systematic phonics learn to read program that will improve comprehension, spelling and a child’s penmanship. This program is well-suited for absolutely every age group and it is an effective solution for any reading problem (actionreading.com). Formulated for use with learners from preschool through adult ages, this program is the key to learning to read the English language in a much easier way. Children struggle with comprehension the most and this program helps to build on being able to understand what you are reading. Our students that we will be tutoring should go from knowing little to nothing about reading to being more knowledgeable and finally able to hold their own in the classroom. Since I have been a substitute teacher at my daughter’s school for the past two years, I reached out to my friends there for a student to tutor. I let them know I wanted to tutor a student they had who had trouble with learning to read and write so they could really benefit from being tutored. My student’s name is...
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...I reached out to a counselor of mine and requested information on tutoring or extracurricular clubs that would help direct me as a student on the college path. I applied to Upward Bound since I met the qualifications of being a first generation student, but also having the eagerness and readiness to learn. In the beginning I did have some doubt that I would be admitted because during that time I didn't have the best grades nor did I have the best help. I'll admit I associated with the wrong crowd, but I learned to distance myself from the negativity and strive for greatness; I learned the hard way since I realized I needed to buckle down when my GPA ended up being lower than what I wanted it to be. When I was admitted into Upward Bound it was one of the greatest accomplishments that could have happened to me because...
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...Final Strategic Plan and Presentation University of Phoenix Integrated Business Topics BUS475 Final Strategic Plan and Presentation For the past year, Grace and Joy have gathered information to start up their group home. Information they have collected include strategic management and planning guidelines, writing the mission and vision statements, compiling a SWOT analysis, implementing a Balanced Scorecard (BSC) to track and measure their performances, and developing measures and objectives in the learning and growth perspective. This information is important to gather and understand when opening up a new business. This paper discusses the information collected for LYLA and the hypothesis of the finalization of LYLA. Importance of Strategic Planning and Management Introduction to LYLA Two friends, Grace and Joy, met at a church function. During this function, they were able to get to know each other and learned they had something in common. Both have been considering opening a foster care type home for young women. They began to meet once a week to discuss how they could start this program. After a few weeks, they named their organization LYLA, which stands for Loving Young Ladies into Adulthood. Group Home The main goal set for the group home, is to help young women, between 14-21 years of age, become self sufficient. After discussing plans with their church and the Department of Human Services, they realized there would be more to consider than they...
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...Based on the book by Nicholas Sparks, the romantic drama, A Walk to Remember, stars two main characters, Jamie Sullivan (Many Moore) and Landon Carter (Shane West) who are brought together by fate. Directed by Adam Shankman, this movie tells the story of the school’s bad boy who pulls a prank gone wrong. In order for a boy to enter is gang, he must jump off of an industrial building into a shallow river, ending up in the hospital. This incident results in Landon having to do community service by tutoring and by being involved in the schools spring play which is where he encounters the serious and hardworking preachers daughter, Jamie. Landon can’t seem to get his memorization of the lines quite well and ends up asking Jamie for help, resulting in the beginning of their newfound love together. As time goes on and Landon spends more time with Jamie, he realizes that she is slowly changing him, but for the better. On the other hand, being with the innocent Christian girl of the school threatens his reputation of being the popular bad boy, yet his love for her cannot be stopped and their relationship flourishes. However, one secret that Jamie had kept hidden from Landon puts a bump in the road and is difficult to get around. Will this unraveled secret tear them apart or just make them stronger? A Walk To Remember will forever be a classic in my opinion because of its characters and the overall messages that are portrayed throughout the movie. Jamie Sullivan and Landon Carter are...
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...through other means, and that any disclosure or use of same by reader may cause serious harm or damage to Brilliant Minds Academy, LLC. Upon request, this document is to be immediately returned. ___________________ Signature ___________________ Name (typed or printed) ___________________ Date Table of Contents I. Table of Contents 3 II. Executive Summary 4 III. Company Description 6 IV. Marketing Plan 8 V. Operational Plan…………………………………………………………………………… 22 VI. Financial Plan 32 VII. Exit Strategy 39 VIII. Appendices & References 41 Executive Summary Brilliant Minds Academy, LLC (BMA) will be a private school that offers group tutoring, individual tutoring, and a student supply store. BMA is scheduled to open on August 13th, 2012 at 113 Cumberland Avenue in Madison, Tennessee. The school and tutoring programs are on a year round schedule where the classes will meet for 45 days and break for 15 days. The owners chose a year round schedule so students have a more cohesive learning environment than the traditional 3 month summer break schedule. The Brilliant Minds Academy owners are [Names of everyone in your group]. These entrepreneurs have accounting, management, marketing, and technology backgrounds. Cinnamon Turner is the Chief Executive Officer, Rachel Blank is...
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...I carry a case load of 25-30 participants, and work to implement their individual support plans into a workshop setting. For the participants on my caseload, I am primarily responsible for drafting and implementing employment and vocational goals; implementing behavioral support plans; documenting regular progress reports; working to ensure our program is in compliance with state, local, and federal regulations, and advocating for every participant's rights. I also consider it a primary responsibility of mine to build supportive, comfortable, and participatory relationships with every one of our programs participants. I find lots of joy and gratification in building relationships with the very special and unique adults I serve. I feel honored when they feel comfortable enough around me to share with me their joys and struggles, and their accomplishments and setbacks. It is my experience working with this population that first introduced me to the field of occupational therapy, and I would hope to continue working...
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...Education Education is so multifaceted that it is difficult for me to know where to begin discussing it, or how to prioritize the many factors. Relaying my own experience is easy: I had a standard classroom approach, supplemented by inordinate reading. In only the briefest and least memorable instances did I receive any individual tutoring. Education is commonly thought of as the job of schools. Adults cry "educate our children!" Everyone has opinions about the best way to do the job. It is of urgent importance, and all the numerous factors are much studied, debated, and new (or old) ideas continually tested or retested. Some people say "it's as simple as . . . " and then name their pet peeve or passion. My view is not of an education specialist, but of one who loves sharing what I learn, and owes much to educators. Since I don't have an educational theory neatly worked-out, nor an outline of my perceptions, my intent is to address each educational ingredient that comes to my mind. After I've said what I think about each topic, readers may have a fair comprehension of my philosophy. First comes sensitivity. If a person be insensitive, be it from numbing cold, exhaustion, drugs, genetic makeup, or upbringing, then the process of education is bogged down, and results come only after great efforts. Sensitivity in my integrated meaning is broad, covering literally the senses, so that deaf and blind people are less sensitive, as well as people whose senses work perfectly...
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...The Christian Idea of Work Jes´s A. Izaguirre, Ph.D. u December 6, 2000 1 Introduction In this brief document, I try to explore the question of the meaning of work in the light of the Christian faith, particularly in the modern circumstances of work. Work holds a key to the understanding of the modern world, as is evident in technological and scientific progress. It has often been forgotten, however, that it holds a key to the understanding of the human person, both in itself (what makes a human a person) and in the individual lives of millions of women and men. These reflections are particularly addressed to you, a student at the distinctively Catholic University of Notre Dame. They are intended to present in a simple way, what the Catholic faith has to say about the question of the role of work in the development of persons and societies. Its sources are primarily Scriptures, the documents of the magisterium of the Church, and writings of contemporary spiritual writers. Finally, they present some speculations trying to explore some ethical issues in the current practice and directions of computer science. 2 Modern understanding of work Work occupies a central place in contemporary thought, legislation, and speculative thinking. Often, however, work is understood as either a means to economic development, particularly through the use of technology, or as a means of individual self-fulfillment alone. The former view tends to emphasize the objective aspects of work:...
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...Jennifer Nguyen Math 100W Professor Hilliard 24 April 2012 A Life Course A typical college class is to go to class and learn the standards of what the class is teaching. You learn the basic concepts and formulas and forget them in the next semester. But the Humanities Honors program is four consecutive classes that enhance your knowledge and brain. It is not a regular average class that the professor does not know your name and does not even care about your learning. This complex program contains three compassionate professors that are kindhearted with their work and students. The knowledgeable professors contribute their time and dedication to teach their students of to care what is most in human of us. It was the beginning of my first semester in the Humanities Honors Program when the lecture on Socrates inspired me. It caught my attention when I read Socrates’ quote when he indicated that “the unexamined life is not worth living.” I examine my life by thinking about where I’ve been, how I got here, and where I’m going. There are so many questions going through my mind, but I don’t have all the answers. I believe that I have some sense of where I belong to the universe and have the context for understanding how all the elements fit together in my life. There are people that avoid leading an examined life. These people are ignorant and cannot look into the issues around us. I believe that we need to open our eyes and take the time to examine the world and our lives. When...
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...program at Wheaton Park for 7-12 year olds. Monroe often gave the kids snacks and organized parties and dances. Monroe’s involvement with the Center began in the early 1960s as a volunteer worker in charge of the kids who attended the former North Street School, known as the ‘Black YMCA’ due to being restricted from the ‘White YMCA.’ In 1968 [check], with the help of United Way funding, the community opened the pool to the neighborhood kids while providing other Summer recreation. In 1981, Monroe opened the Rec Center year round. It was also at this time that Monroe, a 20 year volunteer was hired as the director . Activities that were at the Rec during the week were arts & crafts, computer use, cooking and sewing classes. There were tutoring and homework assistance too. There was also special “Gym Nights” held next door at the Martin Luther King building. The Rec kids occasionally joined the activities of the Boys & Girls Club and with YMCA sponsored programs in Wheaton Park. {H-M, 1996} Past Board President for the Center, Willie Conyers has worked with Monroe for many years to better lives in the Jonathan Street community, stated “Ruth Monroe has the patience of Job. She’ll go the extra mile for each kid. She’s been ‘out there for years and the community looks to her for guidance.” He added, “Ruth is a God-sent. She is the mother of mothers to the inner-city kids.” Monroe believed in the Memorial as a very important piece of the community. {H-M, 1996}, She stated that...
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...choosing schools based on how much they would get paid, and not on the fact if they actually enjoy the school. College athletics are obviously different from professional athletics. “Take away the university/college "label" associated with college football and what do we have? The NFL. Do the same for all of the other college sports, and the professional equivalent to that sport comes up as the answer.” (Jackson Page 1) Paying college athletes would defeat the purpose of being a college athlete. College football and basketball would be less popular, because it would be the same as the NFL and NBA. College athletes play for their school not for payment or anything, but for the love of the game. Paying college athletes would take the love and joy out of college athletics. Why would we want the passion taken out of college...
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