More handpicked essays just for you.
Importance of human communication
The importance of communication in general
Importance of communication in daily life
Don’t take our word for it - see why 10 million students trust us with their essay needs.
Why be a Field Rep?
Maddy Poletis
Leadership Consultant, 2016-2017
I had always thought about what it would be like to be a Kappa Field Representative: jet-setting around the country, meeting new people and seeing new places. While it is a lot of that, just maybe less glamourous, this job is so much more. In this role, every day is different and each chapter offers a unique group of women. In just a few short months, it’s become a part of me.
As a team, we work on the frontlines of “Kappaland” with the goal of leaving each chapter better than when we arrived. It’s amazing how much a chapter can change in a week-long visit. I’ve seen chapters that don’t have confidence in their Recruitment and they’re discouraged by tough rounds. Then, at
…show more content…
the end of the week, they celebrate on Bid Day because they met quota for the first time in several years. Playing a role in that, however small, is the greatest accomplishment of this job. Watching chapter members succeed, however, is one of the better parts.
Sometimes it’s watching a New Member Chairman look at the New Member Experience for the first time and sit in awe as she realizes her job just got easier. It’s that first Chapter Council meeting you sit through where they struggle to communicate, then get a text from the President a few weeks later saying how great collaboration has been since implementing some of the tips I leave behind. All in all, it’s baby steps to transform a chapter. Seeing those happen because of something I played a part in is …show more content…
incredible. This job also comes with benefits unrelated to chapter life. Since becoming a Field Representative, I’ve learned so much about crisis management — it should really be a part of our job description. But that’s something that will set me apart from other applicants when I begin searching for a job after my year of travel ends. Some situations are manageable and some require all of our energy, but it’s been a learning experience that most other people my age won’t have. It will set me apart when I figure out what the next part of my life will hold. Additionally, the life of a Field Representative is nothing short of exciting. We’re all at a different school in a new city every week meeting new types of women. Every day is different from the last and that tends to keep life exciting. Never in my life will I have an opportunity quite like this again — traveling the continent, constantly being surrounded by sisters and getting paid for it — it’s quite possibly the best job I’ll ever have. Now is the only time in my life where this type of job is possible and I’m learning more and more about myself every day.
Being on my own a lot is something I thought would be scary, but it’s definitely empowering. I’ve gained a new confidence that I never thought I had in me. I’ve learned to stand up for myself in both professional and nonprofessional situations. Yes, it’s sometimes hard to have those tough conversations with chapter women or alumnae. I’ve learned the importance of standing my ground to benefit a chapter, its women, and Kappa as a whole. This is a skill I will carry with me for the rest of my life: learning to be confident in my
beliefs. One of the better parts of this journey, however, is the team I get to share it with. With a core team of 10 Leadership Consultants and a larger team of 12 Field Representatives, we rely on each other constantly. For me, it’s usually a late-night GroupMe text when I’m frantic at a recruitment visit and Preference Round starts in six hours. Or maybe, it’s a phone call to Claire to catch up and vent about a delayed flight when I’m stuck at the airport in Des Moines, Iowa. Whatever the situation, we’re definitely better together and it’s a reunion for the ages when we’re finally together again. I can already tell they’re friends for a lifetime. They are people I will still call when I’m up late or waiting on a flight. This job a dream come true. It’s a role I feel confident in with an organization that has empowered me since I pledged my name and interest four years ago. I consider myself lucky to be able to travel, meet groups of intensely capable women and impact change wherever I go. It’s my way of giving back to Kappa, making it a better organization than when I started.
If granted the opportunity to become a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. I expected to become a better man once finishing the member in take process. Throughout the process I expect to develop many different skills that I can carry throughout life. I would like to become more professional as well as to enhance my networking skills. I expect to become more hands on in different charity events that I’m not familiar with. I would like to improvement my personal status and security, and the meeting of the everyday demands of living.
As a freshman, I was timid and had little to no confidence. When I went to my first drill practice, I felt like I was in my element. Everyone there wanted to be there, they all joined NJROTC because they wanted to. After attending many drill practices, and NJROTC events, I started to come out of my shell. Instead of staying quiet in class, I voiced my opinions more often and sometimes cracked a joke here and there. Then came our first drill competition, where I was the freshman drill squad’s squad leader. At the end of the day we won first place. This taste of victory showed me how a little self confidence can go a long way. Sophomore year went even better. My friend group expanded, as I met more people through NJROTC. Every drill practice became so much more enjoyable, because I found out that I was actually enjoying what I was doing, because the people around me were as well. I became so confident with myself, and more and more people started to look up to me and admire me for how much I had grown. At the end of my sophomore year, I went to Area Four Leadership Academy/Sail Training for two weeks, which was a life changing experience for me. I met cadets from all over my area, and spent every waking moment with the same 35 other cadets who shared the same pas...
In sources of strength, the members are chosen as someone who would be a person anyone could come up and talk with if they were having a bad day. Also, as seniors we have two seventh grade kids that we mentor. I do this because I remember how hard it was being a seventh grader and not really knowing much about high school. Once a week we sit down and talk with the children. I always love the stories they have to tell and I truly feel blessed when I can help with anything they are struggling with. Whether that be something in school or something at home, it is so fulfilling talking with them. This activity has taught me what it means to give back to a school and to these kids who need my help. I love service and I spend a lot of time trying to help others with problems. Sources of strength has let me do just that. I have learned what it means to be a leader. This is a large responsibility I do not take lightly. I know the actions I do will have an effect on others, so I try to make sure those effects are positive at all
The purpose of this letter is to inform you about my interest in becoming a member of The Kappa Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. I sought out membership because the members exemplify the epitome of class, grace, and standards. My desire is to inspire young girls and women and make a significant impact on their lives is just one of many reasons I aspire to join your great sorority. I believe in being of service, giving back to the community, and I want to continue on for years to come. Going into the transition into my college career from my freshman year until now, I have encountered many women in the organization that are very active on campus as well as in the community. My past experiences with my past and previous organizations have proved that once my feet are planted my roots will grow and I will stand firm in an organization or committee that I am apart of exemplifying my leadership skills. I am a dedicated member of the National Council of Negro Women. I am on the Bethune Committee, we focus on creating Health programs for the organization and the community. I am a Mentor with the Valdosta community organization G.O.L.F.E.R. (Generating Opportunities in Life for Each
In my sorority for example, there are a lot of positions that can be held. I currently hold two positions. I have learned that with these positions comes a lot of responsibilities. As a position holder, you are expected to be a leader in whatever "department" your position belongs to. From the minute I took my position, I held the power to make decisions for the organization. Those who hold positions in sororities or fraternities earn a great deal of leadership experience. Leadership experience that can be used throughout one's life.
...t the top, but to raise the bar higher for those who are reaching for the top. The men of this fraternity set an example of achievement; they show that being the best isn’t enough. That is why I want to be a part of this fraternity, because I want to be set the example, I want to show that being okay isn’t good enough, and I want to show that being an African-American male, I will not be hindered by stereotypes or any other preconceptions. Being able to be a part of this organization that will push me to be the man I can be, rather than pull me down to a lower level; will grant me the opportunity to be able to show that others can make it, just like I did. Kappa Alpha Psi Inc. is the organization I wish to represent, progress, and be a member of because their objectives and goals, represent what I stand for, and I couldn’t see myself joining any other fraternity.
I completed my field experience observing third grade at Centennial Elementary in Nampa. While any chance I get to work with students is rewarding, this particular field experience seemed like a waste of time, in my opinion, as there is not a proper English Language Learning class in place. The teacher, Mrs. MK, I observed was great with the students. However, I felt there needed to be more emphasis on background building as I learned from the SIOP model discussed in class. I was incredibly surprised at the curriculum content of the ELL program at Centennial. Also, I was baffled that the teacher did not hold a teaching certificate merely a district certification much like that of a Para Professional only a slight bit higher. Granted she is
Because I am diving into my third year of being a member, I have a profound understanding of what is required to be a successful section. I was fortunate enough to be close to many of the section leaders and other exceptional idols of the band; I was able to look up to them and observe what it takes to be a leader. Because of this band and the members in it, I have grown to be a better person ; I hope that if given this opportunity, I can share the joy and help others as well.
It made me a better person because as captain I had to accommodate everyone's request to try to come up with the best workouts. When the coaching staff was not there I had to get everyone together and organize then into what we were going to do. For example, since our Track coach had worked during modified days I had to take charge of both the guys and girls team and organize them until the coach came in. However, an area I believe I need a lot more improvement is a responsibility to education because in a way I gave up the second semester. I felt like i was way to overwhelmed with AP testing that after I procrastinate on my homework. It got to a point where I have a lot of missing and late work. As you can see I need a lot more improvement and am starting to again, I turning in my later work. An ESLR that I believe I have mastered is the characteristic of Critical and Creative Thinker appreciate originality and aesthetics in all the project that I have done. For instance, I once spent all night redoing a Scholar In Me Project because I thought the previous one was not as nice as it could be and I created a pretty impressive project. I created an apple tree with the apples being the research that i had done and a cropped picture of my face in Isaac Newton face, in the end I was pretty satisfied with my work. On the contrary, a
Entering Renaissance Charter School I was slightly unsure of how I would fit into world of education as a teacher, but after my observation I realized I will make a great teacher. I was able to learn a variety of different things that will be helpful to me when I get hired as an educator someday. Although there will be many challenges I will have to face in the classroom, I am positive my strengths will overcome my weaknesses to be a great teacher. There were many times during the week that gave me a great idea of how the everyday life of a teacher would go and also I got a great feel for how the classroom environment will be for most secondary educators. Overall it was a great experience and I learned a lot about myself the kids and the classroom.
I was given the chance to observe and interact with Mary over the course of the semester. Each time I was in the English Language Learner classroom, I learned something new. As the weeks went on, the lessons would become more challenging than the previous ones. I was able to see Mary improve her English skills each time I was in the ELL room. The first two times I was there, we corrected some of her mistakes on a multiple worksheets. We worked on mostly English worksheets, but one math worksheet as well. I was able to observe Mary interacting in her physical education class. Mary also read out loud to me several different passages that the teacher gave her. However, the second time I was there, she read a book out loud to me and we worked on vocabulary words. The third and last time I was at the school, Mary had choir class. We also read more books, did a few more worksheets, and she took two quizzes on the computer. I enjoyed seeing how much Mary learned in the short time that I was with her.
independence, I mean that I feel ,I have more motivation to do things by myself now, not only because
Each session date has helped me respect my authority figures even further because now I understand the challenges of being a leader. In addition to a new outlook on leadership, this course has improved my personality and values. Open-mindedness is one trait that was learned through this class. Being open-minded meant that as a leader, I had to understand that others have opinions to express and cannot be biased for or against it when making a consensus. Another value learned in this course that has helped my personality was compassion. Often times, I have been know to be “cold hearted” and “insincere”, but learning about compassion and how to help others before myself has really helped me to be more attentive towards others and their feelings. Lastly, more confidence has been gained through this experience. All of my life, I have been terrible at voicing my opinions and speaking up. Thankfully, this event has pushed me out of my comfort zone to build confidence. Overall, Leadership Butler has changed me and my future. Not only will it transform my leadership skills at school, but it will also change my future career leadership-wise. Hopefully, through clubs and organizations at school, I can encourage future leaders and make the school a better place. This course and final project has helped me develop leadership skill, become a better person, and influence
When I became a board member, the officers instantly welcomed me into their Key family. They worked alongside me, taught me, and guided me. After every activity, I felt satisfied that I had left an impact on the bigger picture and that my skills as a leader had grown.
The demanding nature of the work has given me an added sense of responsibility but also of pride, fulfilment, and greater appreciation for hard work, ultimately making me more mature and dependable.