Hello!
I am an undergraduate student at Ohio State University; I come a small town in Cincinnati, OH called Madeira and attended Madeira High School. I am the oldest child in my family, and therefore am accustomed to assuming a lot of responsibility, not only for myself, but for others as well. I hope to graduate with my bachelor’s degree in the standard four years, and then obtain a job preferably back in Cincinnati. As far as this ePortfolio goes, I hope that it showcases who I am and what my best attributes are to future employers and acquaintances.
I’ve always known that I would attend college because I greatly enjoy a sense of security and stability, which a degree from a reputable university can help me achieve. After originally planning to become a nurse, I have since changed my major to Secondary English Education, with the hopes of teaching literature to high schoolers in the coming years. I am involved in the 4 Paws for Ability organization, which raises and trains future service dogs for children. I am also a member of the Muscle Movement Foundation, which raises funds to help pay for transportation items for individuals with muscular dystrophy. These two organizations are important to me because they both revolve around helping people in need, and this is something that I greatly value. Being the oldest child of a large family means that I am a very caring, supportive person, and I love to do anything that will help out others who need a little extra assistance. I am also largely independent, which means that having a college degree and financial security will allow me to remain independent and not have to rely on anyone else for financial help.
As I’ve previously mentioned, I plan to graduate from Ohio State University and obtain a job teaching high school english, preferably somewhere in Cincinnati, so I can remain close to my family. I made the decision to change my major, and career path, to education because I’ve always enjoyed helping others study or better understand a concept, and I’ve always had a special affinity for English literature. I decided that not only would I do well as a teacher, but I feel that I will also greatly enjoy it, thus cementing my decision to change my course. During my time in high school there were several teachers that I grew close to; it made my entire experience better knowing that there were people within the school that I could go to with any problem, if the occasion should arise. I hope to have a similar impact on my own future students when I become a teacher; I want to be a helping hand and a confidante for kids who feel alone, or who just want an extra set of listening ears.
The community I identify with is fellow college students who are trying to achieve their goals just as I am. I have learned a lot about what I value from the people around me; my peers have shown me that I greatly value honesty, integrity, determination, and kindness. It’s my belief that these are of the most important qualities a person can have, and as an upholder of said qualities, I work hard to make sure that my friends and peers know they can always rely on me in a time of need.