When I was younger I wanted to be a teacher and a coach. Somewhere along the way I got off track and found myself with a degree I didn't really need for a job I didn't like. Two years ago I started coaching softball at Springville High and I loved it. I decided my original career plan was the right one! When I found out that UVU had a teaching program that could potentially get me teaching in about a year, I jumped at the opportunity.
2. What motivates you?
I think the thing that motivates me the most right now is the hope or excitement of something better. I am motivated by the feeling I know I get when I accomplish something and succeed. I am motivated by security and stability.
3. Why do you succeed?
I succeed because I am smart, and I can do anything I put my mind to. I have a great support system to help me reach my potential. When I am motivated toward a goal I succeed.
4. Why do you fail?I fail when I let self doubt and discouragement overcome my confidence. I fail when I give up or don't try. I fail when I am unmotivated or I don't have the right mindset to reach my goal.
5. How do you need to change your motivations and mindset for this class in order to become a great teacher?
I need to change my mind set from that of a student, to that of a teacher. I feel to comfortable sitting quietly in class listening to the discussion going on around me. I need to become more involved in discussions and more comfortable having the attention on me because as a teacher it will hopefully be on me a lot. In class I need to focus on understanding the material to help me as a teacher and not just on getting an A on the assignment. To keep me motivated, I need to remember that everything we do in this class will help me to be a great teacher and make my life better.
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