AP Psychology Personal Statement

Upon your request, I have written an informative career report using research on a topic in my major field, childcare worker. In the report I have included my findings on the education needed, important characteristics/skills to have, job expectations, and the job outlook for a childcare worker.

Throughout my high school and college years, I have had several experiences with children that have all played a part in shaping my love for working with children. During high school, I spent two summers nannying for two young school aged children. Working with these siblings really made me realize how much fun I have working with children and watching them grow. Once I came to college, I started another babysitting job working with two four year old twin girls. This job really taught me about the importance of children having a routine to follow as well as the impact teachers can have on a child’s life. After my first year in college, I realized that I wanted to gain more experience with children of all ages. Shortly after,

In chapter 7, I found the concept of punishment to be most intriguing. Punishment is a part of operant conditioning which was theorized by B.F. Skinner. Punishment is often confused with negative reinforcement. However, the main difference between the two is: while the goal of reinforcement is to increase the likelihood of a behavior, the primary goal of punishment is to reduce the chances of the behavior it follows. In 1938, Skinner concluded that punishment produces only temporary suppression of behavior but later research found that effects may be permanent. In 1966, Azrin and Holz found that there are factors that influence the effectiveness of punishment. Some of the factors include: manner of introduction, immediacy, schedule of punishment,

I want to enroll in Pre-AP English because I think it could help me in several of ways. This can help attain my goals because it helps me receive a higher gpa. I plan to contribute to Maricopa High School community by joining student council, if I join student council I would be involved in more things and can help at any events, I am committed to go above and beyond and I am self-motivated to do anything necessary.

Although knowledge in child development is not a requirement for workers in childcare, it is a plus nonetheless. A person who has knowledge of child development would be able to properly handle if your child suffers from separation anxiety for example. The worker will more than likely understand

One benefit of attending college is to better an individual’s skill in a career choice. “It really opened my eyes. For the first time in my life, I realized that learning could be about me and my interests, about who I was,” (Paul) a student said. I myself have made a connection with my major, which is art. It took me a few tries to figure out what type of career I can work in and enjoy. My first year in college we did an assignment that helped us determine what jobs fit our personality. I could see how many people really didn’t know what they wanted to do in high school, but after spending some time in college they find that path much easier. Dr. John T. Dever, President Thomas Nelson Community College, said, “Perhaps the first thing we need to realize

As a senior in college there many plans you thought for your life. When I first came to college I wanted to be a dentist so I majored in biology but I decided that was not the right path for me. Then I decided I wanted to be a teacher but before I could start taking those class education was no longer a major at Johnson C. Smith University. From that step I had to two choices either transfer schools or change majors. I did not want to transfer school because I really like Johnson C. Smith University. So then I begin to research the different majors that were left at Johnson C. Smith University.

My Career Success Plan started on the first day of class at Westwood College. Working on accomplishing good grade was the first of many goals to complete my career plan. I refused to accept any grade lower than a B grade. As I work toward getting good grades this will enable me to pursue a supporting role in the field as an Administrative Assistant or as a Human Resource coordinator. My first week I thought I made a mistake of returning to school, it was one of the scariest thing I did in my entire

In addition, a dialogue gives literature work a smoother and conversational flow, between two characters, making it more readable, understandable and enjoyable for the reader follow.

By participating in Early College program, provided by the school, I had the opportunity to take college courses. I used the program as an advantage to explore careers and one of them was by taking the course, Fashion Merchandising. In this course we were able to show our creativity skills by creating our own designs, having makeovers, and crafting our own magazine. This inspired me to search for a career path that was related to this specific course and therefore decided to major in Marketing (Business). Majoring in marketing will not only allow me to use the skills that I have and have a close similar experience to the course that I took, but it will also allow me to use the skills in special events like providing information to my community,

My career is a preschool teacher because I want to become a preschool teacher. The preschool teaches children that have not wanted them the first year of kindergarten. The duties are to help the kids are 3 to 5 years old to be ready for kindergarten, by working with kids in group by themselves, but depends on what subjects do they need the help in and helping plan out for the children day for breakfast, snacks, lunch, activity, rest, and playtime. In a childcare center, preschool teachers are required to have a last a high school diploma and a certification in early childcare education, but to start out ahead of a preschool teacher is getting into programs are required to have a least associate’s degree. Some of the skills are creativity,

I am blessed to have been in the early childhood education field for over 17 years. I have been a mentor teacher; worked collaboratively in several start up projects; co-developed learning communities with family child care providers; and, coached preschools teachers in different capacities. As a result of these experiences, I have gained a good understanding of adult learners. I am very conscious of individual learning styles, have the keen ability to meet teachers where they are professionally and personally, and skillfully empower teachers as they take risks in their own growth process. The success of others is truly my professional reward and passion.

At the age of five my one-year-old sister had a stroke, it took many months for research aids to diagnose her. She has a rare disease called Fibro-Muscular Displeasure, which caused her arteries to be very small causing blockage to the brain. Because of this my mother had to be in the hospital for 9 months alongside her. During this time I felt as if I didn’t have a mother and I resented my sister for taking her away from me. As I grew older I realized that she needed my parents’ attention more than I did and maybe if I had a psychologist to talk to, I would have been able to get through that difficult time in my life.

My experience in teaching, childcare and customer service, combined with my courses in English and education have convinced me that being an English teacher is a career option that will suit me well. In my experience as a tutor, as well as my position at Cassie Campbell, Chris Gibson and Anime North, I am recognized for my ability to lead and guide the people around me to success, for my creativity and quick thinking, as well as for my customer service skills. I am sure that I can put these skills to use as an “Early Childhood Assistant” and further develop them, as I learn from the people around me and the people above me.

My choice to look at a career in education is not a decision that has been an easy one. I believe that the education of children is one of the most important jobs adults have in the world. Teachers have the ability to make a difference in a child’s life. Teaching can be challenging job with many frustrations, but the rewards of teaching are numerous. I love children and want to help them learn. I want to be able to say that I made a difference in a child’s life. I have also considered business as another profession. However, it will still have an education base as I want to own my own daycare. I want to be a part of a profession