Becoming a teacher has been a dream of mine since I was in the eighth grade. I had just enrolled in a new school in order to participate in its hockey program. Not knowing many classmates, I decided to volunteer in a program that helped children with down syndrome as well as other learning disabilities. During this time I developed a new appreciation for teachers and realized that helping young people was something I could see myself doing as an adult. Working with these children gave me a feeling of accomplishment and personal satisfaction. I felt comfortable and confident while teaching them. I believe that to become a compassionate teacher one must be patiently committed to understanding. In my first three years at UBC I maintained the status of a varsity athlete. I learned the value of time management and while going to school, playing varsity hockey and working a part time job, I was able to maintain a suitable grade point average. As a student athlete, I learned the value of teamwork, I learned how to work with numerous personality types to work towards a common goal, and how to push one another to get the most out of each other. It has been through sport that I have learned three essentials of learning: patience, commitment, and understanding. I believe that to succeed and make a difference, one needs to take the time to commit and have the patience to understand one’s needs and abilities. I have always been someone who works for what I want and will not waver from that goal until it is reached, no matter the obstacles. My goal as an educator is to focus on supporting my students, and commit to the education that prepares them for their future.
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