Kayla Cornett (KBC)
09/18/15
Prof. Flick
WA1 Revised
My Momentum of Appreciation; More Than a Teacher
It was my freshmen year of high school. That first day I walked into class, he saved my life and neither one of us knew it yet. I was at the end of my rope, and oblivious to the impact this teacher would have on me through the four years that followed. With that being said, those were the best four years of my life and he was there every step of the way. Now, being a freshmen in college I would like to think that he is saving my life all over again, but from a distance.
Walking into ninth grade, I was fairly independent. I was a shy girl, isolated and out casted by what seemed like a choice of my own. I grew up in a broken home and had
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Plant is his kind heart, unvarying dedication, and enthusiasm to always be there for me – not only as my teacher, but more importantly, my friend. When I found myself unable to make a decision, I would think of him and question what he would’ve done in my situation. There were many times in my four years of high school that he helped me understand things I went years without understanding. He didn’t have the answers to all of my questions, but he tried his best to relate. In the end, I didn’t need answers, I just needed someone to …show more content…
He has taught me to see not only the good in myself, but in everyone else as well. Because of him, I've developed a newfound love for music and writing, and I began to express myself in new ways. After a while, I changed into a completely different person. I started to see the beauty in life and appreciate it, even if things weren't going well at the moment. My perception has grown tremendously and I have opened my eyes to the bigger picture instead of focusing on such a small part of life. With his unconditional support, time, and motivation, I have become a stronger and better person. He has given me the strength and support to face life head on, regardless of the circumstances. It is because of his ability to understand, and willingness to help that I have made it as far as I have. Not a day goes by that I do not remember something Mr. Plant taught me, or the look of delight on his face as he spoke. He motivated me to rise above my surroundings and to see myself as a unique, intelligent human-being with endless possibilities in
Growing up I was one of five children from a single mother. My parents did not make it through high school,
It was the fourth year of my school carrier. In other words, the year of truth if I would make the cut to the higher education track. I was nervous because I knew that I would be capable of going this route, but I the feeling of concern was stronger because I haven’t had performed very well in my fourth year so far. At the end of the school year, I received the shocking news that I didn’t make the cut to go to the school which would have had allowed me to go to University later on in my life. I was sad, disappoint in myself, and lost self-esteem in my educational abilities. At this time, I was more embarrassed then able to realize the real benefit of a system which early on tracks children’s
I could have taken this change in my life as something terrible, tragic, and sad. Instead, I chose to make the most of it and accept it as a new challenge. I began to communicate with as many people as I could and I trained myself to become a more social person. I joined about every sport possible in middle school and made it a goal to become friends with everyone. By moving to Iowa, I evolved from a shy kid into a much more outgoing and adventurous adolescent.
I have learned how to be an optimistic person and spread positivity with others. Recently I went to Puerto Rico to visit my family and there I met a numerous amount of vagrant people who did not have food on a daily basis nor a home to come to after an elongated day. I felt so pleased to be able to bless those individuals with nutrition, water, and clothes. Before I developed into who I am now, I did not have goals and accomplishments, I did not really have a determination in life. Learning who Christ was helped me become more linguistic, kinesthetic and spatial.
As any normal teen, I was nervous for the first day, mainly being that my best friend had transferred to another school. I thought I wouldn’t be able to make any friends, and such did happen. I was never fully able to “fit in.” My hair was never long enough; my body was never skinny enough I was like the jigsaw puzzle that never fit. But not only did I have to fit in with my peers, I had to also fit in at home to what I considered to be the perfect family. My dad and mom were successful business tycoons, my two sisters were very popular and always maintained a perfect g.p.a. and then there was me, struggling to even get a B+ in class ...
His influence has been very strong and meaningful, as I have gone through some difficult periods where he has helped me to be more focused on my goals and trying to accomplish what I set out to do. We discuss my problems, try to put them in the right perspective and deal with them properly. As I am still living at home, with my parents and sister, I am constantly
I had learned many things from others that helped me to grow mentally and physically and allowed me to be successful. For example, a few years later there was a time when I did not know how to drive. My boyfriend came along to help through this situation I was facing. He thought all about the signs of the road, what it meant and so on. I learned a lot from him. Since that time, I am now able to drive around anywhere I want and most importantly I can help my family with grocery shopping and sometimes when I don’t have school, I offer my siblings a ride to school. This was also an opportunity for me to find a great job that I could now attend to early. Compare to before it was difficult for me to make it on time because of having to take the city bus. As I learned how to drive from my boyfriend I was able to grow mentally and be
I got A’s and B’s in my class and extra-curricular activities. Being good boosted my confidence but I was always set back by the realization that my parents did not love me the same way other parents loved their kids. I also developed insecurities brought about by bullying. I was, in this 3rd stage, industrious yet inferior.
My student inspired me to be a better, stronger teacher, while I inspired him to be a more cooperative and productive student, with fewer outbursts. From that moment on, I had a new understanding of the quote “so often you find that the students you’re trying to inspire are the ones that end up inspiring you” (Junkins). I was able to break down the walls of the students and not only become an educator, but a confidant. He could tell me if he had any outbursts that day and why or what he wanted to do after school or in the future for that matter. He started the class not speaking a word to me and by the time my field experience was completed, the student was holding conversations with not only the other undergraduate students, and his classmates, but also myself. He had made a complete turn around. This still brings a smile to my face and tears to my eyes, because at that very moment in time, during my last day with my student I realized how much I wanted to become a school counselor so that I could help thousands of other students just like
Lampedusa first introduces Venus’s effects in the novel through the Prince’s love for astronomy and the incorporation of stars. Astronomy is first brought up within pages of the novel, where Don Fabrizio is being characterized. As the quote is set up with the Prince participating in the Rosary, it is stated that, “…up in his private observatory… the gleaming screws, caps, and studs of the telescopes, lenses, and ‘comet-finders’ would answer to his lightest touch” (Lampedusa 8). The excerpt creates a large sense of imagery for the reader as Lampedusa uses the word ‘gleaming’ to demonstrate how beautiful these instruments are seen in the eyes of Don Fabrizio. Furthermore, the image the word ‘gleaming’ creates is the glistening of light off of
Just last year, when i was in 9th grade, I had times where it was hard to be strong due to mental issues. It was really hard to be independent when I just wanted someone to be there. Although many times I was not the strongest and did some really dumb things like getting bad grades and getting into trouble. I finally got over it, most of the time it was on my own too. I realized that if i wanted my life to change then I had to do something about it, and not let others bring me down or tell me what i can and can’t do. Over the summer I became very independent and I am so much happier now than I was before. My story shows how people can be very independent. Which relates to Mac and the sniper showing independence through the things they feel
His teaching insights have allowed me to develop my public speaking and writing skills since many career paths require having good, clear speaking and writing skills at a professional level. Having these two educators in my family helped me push myself to take my work and classes seriously so I could succeed. Schooling was never something I could take lightly because I would never get that “A” without having to study or put in the effort. This helped build my work ethic because whenever I would get a superior score on an assignment or exam, it would naturally make me smile from ear to ear knowing I truly earned that grade. I started shadowing Occupational Therapists in middle school because I was certain this was the field for me.
He has taught me compassion for the 4-H animals I have raised from my 1500 pound steer to a 5 pound market rabbit. The life lessons I have been able to experience with him I will never be able to learn from a book. He is truly an inspiration and his success and happiness are attributes that I strive for. Luke and Tristen, my cousins, are my age and attending high school, half of their day they attend vocational school for diesel mechanics. I'm sure college is not in their future but they will have a very useful and skillful education.
helped to make me the person I am today, and I was able to look into the future
He has told me of the most wonderful tales. Of popping colors and stiflingly sweet senses. He grows his garden beneath the suns bright visage. He speaks to it like it can listen to the soothing sound of his voice. All his friends are plants and I wished that I could be one. All my friends have left and I wished that I could see them. I buy roses from him to leave at their feet. He's my rosarian from halfway down the street. Pouring himself into their unwavering beauty, always loyal to him as they go about their growing day to day to day.