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Nefris Chacha

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Reading
  • Photography and Photo Editing
  • Music
  • Advocacy And Activism
  • Latin
  • Art

Reading

  • Action
  • Adult Fiction
  • Historical
  • Mystery
  • Drama
  • Childrens

I read books daily.

Bio

As a young minority student in elementary, I struggled with my reading and math skills. I had learned English in 6 months and was behind in school but my 2nd-grade teacher took the time to connect with me within and after school. She showed interest and concern for me. Thanks to her, I am here today and look forward to being a future educator that young minds can lean on to discover their talents and know there is someone present within the classroom that will take the time and effort to help them succeed. I have a wide range of experiences working with/as - child development centers, babysitter, alternative teacher during covid-19, tutor, teacher intern, teacher assistant, childcare teacher, and various volunteer/extracurricular positions. Friendly, supportive, and motivated with a fervent desire to promote student potential. Offering 4 years of experience with a passion for building a strong rapport with faculty, students, and caregivers in Childcare development, tutoring, and babysitting. I have a deep passion for working with ESL, ELL, and CLD students who may need an extra push or attention to get them to succeed. Not only academically, but socially and mentally. I bring a passionate spirit to the workforce and use my bilingual skills to close gaps between non-English speakers parents/guardians for the success of the students. I plan on obtaining an ESL endorsement and Master's in TESOL after the completion of my bachelor's degree.

Education

Bellarmine University

Bachelor's degree program

2019 – 2023

Majors:
  • Education, General

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, English Language and Literature, General, American Sign Language
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • School Advisory Board Member for Undergraduates

    Education · Bellarmine School of Education School Advisory Board

    Jan 2021 – Present

  • Committee Member

    Civic & Social Organization · Bellarmine University Commuter Committee

    Jan 2021 – Present

  • Treasurer

    Civic & Social Organization · Bellarmine Best Buddies

    Jan 2021 – Present

  • Volunteer

    Education · Down Syndrome of Louisville

    Jan 2021 – Present

  • Family babysitter

    Education · Self-employed

    Jan 2016 – Jan 2019

  • Personal Family Teacher

    Self-employed

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2020

  • Teacher for 4-6 years old.

    Education · My Little Testimonies Child Care Develeopment

    Jan 2019 – Jan 2019

  • Teacher

    E-Learning · Global Learners LLC

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

  • Teacher Assistant

    Education · Down Syndrome of Louisville

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

Miscellaneous

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

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
Bold Self-Care Scholarship
Taking mental health breaks throughout the week by listening to myself when I feel burnt out and deliberately choosing to not do any work on that day. Emailing my professors and asking for extensions if needed and being completely honest about how I feel. Being honest to myself and those around me when I feel I need to take a step back and breathe has impacted the quality of my work as well as my passion for my career. It's completely normal for someone to step back from their work and rest. It ensures the best possible version of the work is presented. When I’m able to take a step back from my duties, and let myself rest whether it be mentally or sometimes physically, and I watch my favorite show or movie with my family and have some well-deserved comfort food, I am able to be fully present in that time. I have time to reflect over my work so far that week, reignite my passion for my work, and are able to refocus myself on my goals for that week or month. Not only does it help me in my career, but it also helps me with my relationship with my family because I’m not rushing through conversations or bolting out the door for my next event or class. When I’m fully present, to enjoy the conversation and live in that single moment. When I deliberately choose to listen to my feelings and voice them out, I am unburdening myself from the pressures of my personal life and career.
First-Generation Educators Scholarship
In second grade, I had a teacher named Ms. Klotz who’s love and determination to teach every student found me. It was halfway through the year when my teacher got in contact with my mom and told her she would want to tutor me after school for a couple of weeks to help me improve my math and reading skills. Ms. Klotz understood that I enjoyed reading but I had trouble putting into words what I read. She taught me to read at a slower pace and stop every once and a while to review what I had read. In math, she would make the problem visual for me and she would use my interests to change up problems to reinforce skills. She would explain and show me the steps, and then let me work out a few problems by myself. When I made a mistake, she did not jump to correct me but would let me finish, and she would tell me to walk her through the process I used and many times by this method I was able to see my mistakes as I walked her through it without her telling me. This helped me to reflect on my work and check my work before turning anything in. During normal school time, she would call on me and ask me to work out problems in front of the class. This helped me become confident in my work and skills. I knew then that I wanted to be a teacher. Ms. Klotz’s love for children and learning showed me that I could close the barriers that many minority children have in schools by being a helpful and loving teacher to them as well. I want to be able to connect with students at a level that I can be of helpful use when they need it and to be comfortable enough to reach out to parents so we can work in a way to nurture children’s needs and skills. As a first-generation student, my interest to attend college came from my desire to do more with my life than my parents were able to do so at my age. My parents have been my driving force in my educational goals, they push me to go above and beyond. My parents’ love for me, has pushed me beyond my comfort zone. I’m determined to be the first in my family to get a degree and have a professional career. My siblings will have my example and hard work to help them push for greater dreams. I also knew that having a degree would improve my chances of getting a stable job.
Nefris Chacha Student Profile | Bold.org