The Fate of ENGL 341

Hey everybody, your friendly neighbourhood dancer here.

So, to start off this blog... a little about myself. Well, I like long walks on the beach and..

Ok, jokes aside, here's the rap sheet on me: I've been going to college since I was in my second years of highschool. I went to Butte College through concurrent enrollment. I graduated from high school during my third year in. I also graduated from butte a a year later. I transfered to CSUC last semester and hopped into the liberal studies program through ITC. It seemed like agood idea and i'd heard about it through my counselors. I have over 80+ units currently and hopefully will be graduating in one year exactly.

That's my school background, but my personal info I didn't mention. When i'm not slaving away on homework, due to taking 21 units a semester, I am dancing/teaching/taing for ballroom dance and competing in west coast swing. I have been dancing for 10 years now as of next month. I also play the piano and flamenco guitar. I went to culinary school for a time. I guess in one lump sum I can call myself, artistic. Doesn't mean i'm good at art though. I couldn't draw my way out of a paper bag. The only kind of art i know I can do well is Martial Arts, which I have a second degree black belt in two different styles. I also did theatre all throughout high school.

If by now you've been wondering how old I am, do the math. I was born in 1990 july 17.

I've just had time on my hands. If you didn't know by now, I also enjoy talking at times.

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Why I want to be a teacher:

Well, my dad was a teacher, but that wasn't the reason I wanted to become one. Ever since I was little I always remember being the immature bratt saying I didn't want to grow up to be like him. But, that was always due to me not getting what I wanted.

Well, in grade school i had many teachers that I looked up to. So, my teachers throughout my educational career have made me want to become a mentor and teacher for the next generation.

I volunteered/worked at the boys and girlsclub in chico and paradise for a grand total of three years. Never once did I doubt that I don't like working with kids. I will always look back on that job and remember it as the main reason I do want to become a teacher.

I also did ROP: Careers in Education during highschool at Chico High. So, once again i wasn't turned away.

I currently work at Butte County Behavioral Health with minors, teens and adults with mental problems. Prior to that job i had been working as a senior at a group home.

All these experiences will only add to my love for teaching.

I want to graduate from college with my ba in liberal studies, minor in special ed and minor in dance. Aside from teaching i do/am going to open up a public dance studio/weekend night club 18+ in chico.

Expectations: I expect to acquire more tools to utilize as a teacher once i have my own classroom. I want to have that toolbox full that i plan to have ready for when that day comes. Because right now i have some teaching tools, but you can never have enough.

I expect to also just have a fun time in the class. I mean, why go through college without any fun in your life.