I chose to be an AmeriCorps Teaching Fellow because I wanted insight into the classroom experience before committing to a career in education. I also wanted to use my Spanish in a meaningful way. My hope was to learn and help as much possible without doing any greenhorn harm.
Read MoreI came to Citizen Schools to earn my English Language Arts (ELA) single subject teaching credential in a supportive, hands-on setting. I was also extremely interested in working with 6th graders in apprenticeships; I remember developing my interest in art and poetry during my middle school years, and I pursued those disciplines in college. Having invested teachers who provided one-on-one mentoring helped me pursue my dreams. When pre-teen children have reliable adults who encourage them to pick up a paintbrush, go to a poetry reading or start their own business, they are more likely to succeed. I feel grateful that I can carry on that torch and foster creativity and self-confidence in my students.
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