Over the past academic year, my collegiate experience has been a transformative journey that has significantly contributed to my personal growth and character development. This period of study has instilled in me a profound understanding of essential life skills, including effective time management, meticulous organization, and a profound sense of dedication towards my future aspirations. I am currently embarking on a path to attain a Bachelor's degree, and with consideration, possibly a Master's degree in Exceptional Education. My unwavering goal is to embark on a lifelong career dedicated to teaching and guiding special needs students, a commitment I intend to uphold until my eventual retirement in the distant future. The prospect of this vocation fills me with genuine excitement, marking a level of certainty I have seldom experienced before in life. In the pursuit of my academic and professional dreams, I have chosen the esteemed University of South Florida as my educational sanctuary, where I plan to dedicate the next four years, spanning from 2022 to 2026, to acquire the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to become a proficient Exceptional Education Teacher. Upon successfully graduating in 2026, I envision myself staying within the vibrant state of Florida to fulfill my role as a dedicated Exceptional Education Teacher, making a meaningful impact in the lives of those students who require specialized guidance and support.

• Camp Counselor

  Child Care · YMCA Greater Hartford

  Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

• Hostess/Server

  Restaurants · Longhorn Steakhouse

  Jan 2021 – Present

• Volunteering

• Volleyball

  Varsity

  2019 – 2021

• Lacrosse

  Varsity

  2019 – 2021

• To create research thesis

  University of South Florida · Education, General

  2023 – 2023

  Research topic:

  Aiding autistic students in the classroom

• Student

  Northwest Catholic High School · Photography

  2020 – 2022

• Assistant Teacher

  Volunteering · Beyond the Spectrum

  2021 – 2021

  Mission:

  Help children with special needs and disabilities learn how to listen for instructions and play the drums in a drumming therapy class.

• Assistant Leader

  Volunteering · Valley Brook Church

  2018 – 2018

  Mission:

  Lead children in Vacation Bible School through crafts, games, Bible study, and worship

• Games Assistant

  Volunteering · The BARN Presbyterian Church

  2018 – 2018

  Mission:

  Lead children through games as a part of their Summer Bible Club experience.

• Teacher

  Volunteering · Calvary Fellowship

  2018 – 2021

  Mission:

  Teach children about Jesus at their own grade levels.