I am becoming an educator because I believe that quality education has the power to form each individual and therefore shape society. To accomplish this, I will make sure that my classroom is a place where students feel heard, cared for, safe, and know that their ideas matter. As a junior at Biola University, I am getting closer to the day when I will have my own classroom and growing more excited as the day gets closer.

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• After-school Place Assistant Teacher

  • My responsibilities included managing and teaching a third grade classroom in academic and biblical studies. I created and implemented individualized curriculum plans for students who were academically behind. I worked one-on-one with behaviorally challenged students.​

• 2nd Grade Interim ​Teacher in Zambia

  • I had the opportunity to teach English, math, science, art, creative technology, Zambian history, and religious studies. The students did not speak English and I did not speak their native language. This challenged forced me out of my comfort zone and required the implementation of creative teaching techniques. Despite this unanticipated challenge, the students at Inchende Yakwa Lesa (the name of the school) were eager to learn, full of joy, and exhibited endurance in their studies. Their passion for education was inspiring to me-- an educator in training. Within the six weeks I was students began to read basic sentences in English and do long division. Their growth was astonishing! Big things are happening at Inchende Yakwa Lesa.​

• Biola Youth Academics Physical Education Teacher

  • In the Spring of 2020, I ​worked with approximately 12 homeschooled students in their physical education class. Unfortunately, this opportunity ended early because of the Corona Virus Pandemic. And yet, in the 8 weeks I worked with them I, along a small group of peers, I had the opportunity to create and implement lessons. The students learned how to do relay races, proper soccer dribbling skills, and how to work on a team. 

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Art education is important because it give students a space to be creative, become comfortable with failing, and practice visualizing. Students are given time to use their hands to create something that is personal to them. Art education gives students the skills needed to make their creative dreams a reality. Additionally, students can share some of their culture with their peers through what they make. 

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