I have always aspired to make an impact on the world. Teaching in an urban school setting will enable me to make a positive impact and fulfill my share in this world while working a job I am passionate about. Students in urban schools are frequently looked over and are not taken seriously. Society does not expect students in urban schools to make it far in life, and often these children do not receive the opportunities other students receive. However we, as a society, fail to recognize the capabilities and talents all students, even in urban schools, embody. Students in urban schools are just as intelligent and worthy of success as anyone else. I want to take part to ensure …show more content…
With the Relay Teaching Residency program, students get to work in a positive environment and be a part of a change while attaining their degree, this is rare and valuable. This residency program allows students to practice their skills more efficiently than other programs and allows students to develop competencies to work in a diverse population. The notion of having a mentor is very appealing as it is beneficial to have someone with experience and knowledge to help students pinpoint what they need to improve on and encourage students to reach their full potential. Having a mentor also enables inclusivity and friendliness among the staff and students. Weekly practices with the staff is an effective approach to allow a student to gain confidence and brush up their skills. Overall, the Relay Teaching Residency is perfect for someone who is passionate about teaching and serving a …show more content…
I was often degraded as my sister was the star child - intelligent, beautiful, and social. When people conversed with me, they would talk to me about my sister while taunting me for not being like her. These criticisms hurt my self-confidence in a great way. However, with time I realized that what people say should not be my focus, rather I have to achieve my own success with or without the support of others. I worked hard, got into the University of Houston, and now I have the top GPA in my graduating batch. Over time, I learned to be better at conversation and put more trust in God. I developed my personality to make sure I was not like those who spread negativity and caused others to feel bad about themselves. The person who I was 4 years ago was a depressed and insecure person, the person I am now is a strong and happy person. I learned that basing your life on the negativity people approach you with is not a good indicator of who you are. We have to make sure we grow constantly while ensuring others grow with us while keeping in mind that we all have different strengths and weaknesses. We are capable of success and we are all worthy beings, we must believe in our capabilities while supporting others. The impact of words are very real and very tough. Be kind wherever you find