At the end of my junior year, I earned the rank Lieutenant Commander. With this rank I am in charge of the whole unit and have to know how to lead people in the best way. By going to leadership academy and a leadership conference, I realized there are different ways to lead different people. Realizing this is crucial because I cannot approach someone in a situation the same way I did with another person, I learned how to talk to certain people based on their personality.…
1. Proctoring the process of monitoring or supervising students during an exam, the term invigilator at an exam is similar.…
Bradford, I really enjoyed your post as we share the same ideas and seem to have the same experiences with multiple supervisors. I liked how you stated up front that unity of command and unity of direction mean different things and not should not be confused with each other. To me, unity of command is the most important because unity of direction cannot exist without it, especially in criminal justice. Like you said, each officer should only have one direct supervisor that is ultimately responsible for him or her because confusion can arise if there are more than one. I saw this recently at my agency and it really affects the newer officers if the problem is not corrected. I also saw how unity of direction can really work when one…
We started the session with an icebreaker which was very specific. I found this very challenging as I wanted to say more than the one point that was allowed. The ‘Get/Give’ activity was very thought provoking as it allowed me to really think about what it was I actually wanted from the course and what I felt I could contribute to the course. Sue explained very clearly that the assessment tasks should be related to my subject, learners and environment. This I found a very useful piece of information and will try to remember this while writing assessments. We then looked at reflective practice and between us came up with a definition. It is about describing what we have done and then acting upon it. We then looked at each section of a reflective journal and thought about what we would write in each section. I chose ‘What surprised me was...’ To this I answered that I was surprised by the fact that a lot of the skills I already have can be transferred into teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector.…
Pre-O helped me transition because it helped me make friends before classes started. While everyone else were attempting to make new friends the students of Pre-O already formed bonds and found friends. It also helped me become familiar with the campus. The rest of the incoming freshmen were struggling during orientation because they didn't have the advantage that we did. They asked us all types of questions such as 'Where is Modlin?', 'What is the quickest way to get back to the dorms?', and so on. All in all, it was just a nice feeling to be able to knowledgeable and not have to struggle with new surroundings.…
Each individual has to struggle in order to perform better. During this semester, I have felt myself feeling more confident and comfortable as well as much better at writing. I have learned multiple things in my English class. I have learned different writing techniques, different formatting forms. Through class activities and wring different sorts of papers, I was able to learn those skills. Although I have learned a variety of things, my skills when it comes to writing still need improvement., Skills, such as proper grammar, still need some adjustment. Even though I have things to improve on this semester, I was still able to improve some areas of my writing skills.…
my leadership skills. After completing the program, I ended up returning as a Graduate Assistant the…
The abilities an individual possesses are an accumulation of their previous life experiences and the various competences which have been practiced for many years. Often times, these skills are overlooked and taken for granted as we never actually think about them in terms of their effect on our potential career choices. After thinking about my personal skills, I compiled a list which included; communication, cooperation, patience, listening, helping others and perseverance; all skills which I have possessed for majority of my lifetime and have used to overcome many challenges. One example in particular which required me to draw on many of these skills, was fairly recently; I am a dance instructor for children ages four to seven and there was a young boy who joined the class later than the rest of the students. I noticed that he was struggling…
My goals for this course are to brush up on my understanding of proper writing and grammar. As well as to improve my skills as a writer so that going forward in life I will be able to properly express myself in all future endeavors.…
I am an outstanding reflective practitioner focussed on developing children into enthusiastic learners through creative learning opportunities that engage and progress all children.…
This semester in English 101 has been very demanding for me. In previous years, I generally completed my writing assignments with ease and without having to put much thought or effort into them, but this year, I was required to work for many hours on each of my papers and to proofread them many times in order to receive a good grade. For example, I learned that if I wanted to reach my audience, I had to organize my paper in such a way that everyone could easily understand the organization and the logic behind my ideas. Furthermore, for the first time in my high school career, I welcomed and appreciated the feedback of my peers as a tool that could help with the drafting of my academic papers. I chose to examine three articles from my portfolio…
Self motivated, industrious, dedicated, determine and God fearing individual are attributes that reflects my own characteristics. My religious background began in the Church of God in Christ where the Old Testament was the primary teachings that shaped my life’s values and forms. Upon publicly stating that I believed in Jesus Christ and that He died for my sins, I was baptized and thereafter considered “saved and sanctified.” This is one of the factors besides culture, my Sunday school teacher and family that lead me to believe that “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Pursuing my doctoral degree is one of the things that will shape my future in helping me to be an effective leader. This personal reflection encompasses several areas of my past and current life. The elements of discussion include early influences for engagement in a doctoral program, level of preparedness and current higher education position, anticipated outcomes of the program, and life beyond the PhD and advanced studies.…
Walking into Roosevelt Elementary the first day of clinicals was one of the most overwhelming experiences I faced over the course of the semester. I was a brand-new nursing student with not a lot of experience, who lacked confidence and feared the thought of working with children. This past few weeks of clinicals have been a completely different experience. Over the past nine weeks I believe I have grown exponentially with my skills as a nursing student. I am confident in working with clients of all age ranges, utilizing therapeutic communication, educating clients on health care topics and hands on skills including vital signs, blood glucose, vision screening and peripheral artery disease screening. I believe the two biggest changes I made…
Conducting the coaching session made me reflect on my perception of things and how I could improve for next time. The following questions were the focus of all three coaching sessions:…
Within the 6-year experience in providing the palliative care for the patient with cerebral palsy I became confident in communicating with other health professionals to discuss patient's health status and to develop the most appropriate treatment for the patient. I have also developed self-confidence and empathy towards others during the 4-year experience in customer service, while working as a bartender. Interacting with customers during busy night-shifts provided me with an opportunity to develop problem solving and stress management skills, and to learn acting patient and calm in uncomfortable situations. My social skills further developed during my trip around the world. Travelling introduced me to a range of different cultures and improved my ability to communicate with individuals of different…