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Anna Taylor

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Reading
  • Photography and Photo Editing
  • Art
  • History
  • Education
  • Calligraphy
  • Teaching
  • Foreign Languages
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Travel And Tourism
  • Theater
  • Costume Design
  • Painting and Studio Art

Reading

  • Academic
  • Biography
  • Christian Fiction
  • Classics
  • Education
  • Family
  • History
  • Literary Fiction
  • Literature
  • Mystery
  • Novels
  • True Story

I read books daily.

Bio

Hello! My name is Anna. I am a student at Southwestern Assemblies of God University where I am majoring in Elementary Education and minoring in Theatre/Theatre Education. I chose to pursue a degree in education because I am passionate about helping kids learn and grow both academically and in the arts. I believe that teaching, while difficult at times, is an honor and a privilege. I want to encourage my students to push themselves to think outside the box and dream things that may seem impossible. I want my classroom to be a safe place where my students can express their creativity and ideas. I also want to encourage my students to pursue things that they are passionate about, like theatre. A good teacher inspires students to “reach for the stars.” They encourage them to believe that anything is possible and that their dreams have no limits. My dream is to teach our future leaders to believe that they will someday change the world. Whether I have the privilege of receiving a scholarship or not, I would like to thank all of the donors on bold.org for investing in the lives of students like myself. It is because of your generosity and belief in us that we are able to pursue and achieve our dreams. Thank you for believing in us.

Education

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Bachelor's degree program

2020 – 2024

Majors:
  • History
  • Education, General
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Minors:
  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

High School

2016 – 2020

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Majors of interest:
Education, General, History and Political Science, Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Career

  • Student Support Specialist

    Higher Education · SAGU Distance Education

    Jan 2021 – Present

  • Professor's Assistant

    Education · SAGU

    Jan 2021 – Present

  • Elementary Teacher's Aide (3rd-6th Grade)

    Education · Greater Lisbon Christian Academy

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

  • Caregiver (Children)

    Childcare · Independent/Private

    Jan 2019 – Jan 2021

  • Staff Member

    Facilities Services · Silver Lake Camp

    Jan 2019 – Jan 2019

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Education
Dream career goals:
Elementary Teacher
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Politics
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
Brynn Elliott "Tell Me I’m Pretty" Scholarship
“The true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.” This quote by Audrey Hepburn perfectly encapsulates the true meaning of beauty. Society tells us all the time that our beauty comes from what we look like on the outside. We have to be a certain size, keep up with all of the latest fashion trends, have flawless makeup and hair, and the list goes on and on. We try to live up to these expectations but we constantly feel like we are not and will never be enough. The true meaning of beauty has been lost in the whirlwind of everything society tells us. Our beauty as women does not come from our physical appearance but comes from within. Our beauty is reflected in our souls as Audrey Hepburn so eloquently stated many years ago. It is who we are and what we do that matters. My grandmother exemplified the true meaning of beauty in my life. She showed me through her actions that it is your character and who you are that is far more important than what you look like. Don’t get me wrong though. My Nina absolutely loved her lipstick and nail polish. Her hair was always nicely styled, her makeup done, nails painted in shades of pink, and her outfit matched perfectly from head to toe. She liked to look nice and enjoyed the process of getting ready for the day. But she didn’t let her outward appearance define her and that is what I admire the most. Even after chemotherapy took away her hair, she still did not let it define her. She was a strong woman with amazing faith but she was also gentle, loving, and kind. She had faith in her first-grade students and in what she believed they were capable of achieving. She had faith that a treatment for melanoma, the type of cancer she was diagnosed with, would be found and that she would recover. But if it wasn’t discovered and she never recovered, she had faith that her God would still be with her and never leave her. On May 9, 2020, my Nina lost her three-year battle against cancer. I learned so many life lessons from Nina in the years that I had with her but there are two lessons in particular that will stick with me for the rest of my life. Her outlook on beauty was an amazing example and influence in my life. It is still a daily choice for me to view my true beauty as a woman as something that comes from within and not based on how I look. I am learning to not let society tell me what beauty is and instead be my authentic self. I am enough just as I am. Her faith and dedication to the things she viewed as important was also a tremendous influence in my life. She was dedicated to teaching and had faith in each one of the many students she taught throughout the years. It is because of her that I have chosen to pursue a degree in elementary education. She gave me my passion for helping kids succeed and pursue their dreams. Although she will never see me in my own classroom someday, I hope to make her proud and be at least half of the incredible woman that she was.
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