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Deciding to go to college is one of the biggest commitments one can make. Though I did not immediately attend college after high school, because I went directly into the workforce, I had a strong desire to do so in my early-to-mid thirties. Graduating became important more so after having a child. I wanted/want to make my family and myself proud. Obtaining an education and a successful career to aid in living a healthier and happier life while also being a positive role model for my daughter has been paramount and the driving force throughout my college career.
I hold a Bachelor in Arts of Liberal Studies (Dean's List) with a concentration in Human Development and a second concentration in Visual and Performing Arts, an Associate in Arts of Social and Behavioral Sciences, an Associate in Arts of Early Childhood Development, an Associate in Arts of Social Justice, an Associate Teacher's Certificate, and a Teacher's Certificate (all High Honors). I am Aid Pediatric Plus CPR, AED, and First Aid for Children, Infants, and Adults certified, I am a Mandated Reporter, and I have a Child Development Teacher Permit.
Attending college provides an academic education, but it also teaches important life/soft skills.
Following are some attributes I learned along the way:
- Leadership.
- Diversity.
- Critical thinking.
- Conflict resolution.
- Self-reliance.
- Intrinsic motivation.
- Team work.
- Communication.
- Professionalism.
- Self-care.
- Dignity (self/others).
- Multiple perspectives.
- Time management.
- To trust self/others.
- Community building.
Undergraduate:
Bachelor in Arts:
(Dean's List)
- Liberal Studies
Concentrations:
- Human Development.
- Visual and Performing Arts.
A school with a tradition of promoting intellectual, social, and personal growth as well as technological proficiency, I began attending Sonoma State University, full time, in the fall of 2020. Sonoma State University's mission is for staff and faculty to establish collaborative relationships with students and to provide an education that fosters civil engagement, ethical exploration, and social responsibility combined with a solid foundation in academic discipline. The curriculum at Sonoma State University strives to develop, in students, a global perspective and to prepare said students for the 21st century.
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The Hutchins School of Liberal Studies is coupled with Sonoma State University and is located on the Sonoma State University's campus. The program provides students with the best preparation for today’s global economy, where flexibility and innovation have taken precedence. Many careers favor candidates with a strong foundation in the Liberal Arts because such individuals can think critically across disciplines, to work on teams collaboratively, to communicate effectively, to design and interpret data, and to apply knowledge in real-world settings. This is why Liberal Studies undergraduates like myself make effective leaders and innovators and is why organizations must not miss the opportunity to add one to their team.
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Post-Secondary:
Associate in Arts:
(Highest Honors)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences.
- Social Justice.
- Early Childhood Education.
- Child Development.
- Graphic Design Major.
- Art Major (in progress)
Additional:
Additional:
- Teacher's Permit.
- Associate Teacher (Certificate).
- Teacher (Certificate).
Santa Rosa Junior College believes that lives are changed through opportunity and access. The school fosters an environment of exceptional learning and research of which is part of its curriculum and its physical and virtual spaces. It focuses on student engagement, community involvement, and academic excellence. I began attending the Santa Rosa Junior College, full time, in 2011. A year later I had a child. I took a break to stay home with my daughter but returned in 2014. As an employee at the Santa Rosa Junior College, and as an undergraduate student at Sonoma State University, I continued attending the Santa Rosa Junior College after graduating in 2017.
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Honor Society:
Phi Theta Kappa stand for phronimon, thumos, and katharotes, meaning wisdom, aspiration, and purity and is a honor society for students earning an associate degree and/or a bachelor degree. It is designed to recognize high academic achievement as members must maintain a 3.5 GPA or above and be invited to join. Phi Theta Kappa provides opportunities for students to grow as scholars and as leaders.
Why Phi Theta Kappa?:
- To develop and to hone in on my leadership skills.
- Maintain motivation to do my best.
- Member association is recognized on graduating degrees/transcripts.
- Become part of a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to
bettering themselves and their community.
bettering themselves and their community.
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