In January of 2009 I graduated with my Bachelors in Anthropology. I knew I had always wanted to be a teacher after working with children and having been a swim instructor for the past 10 years, but I found that I had an immense interest in people and cultures and wanted to study this part of anthropology more. I did a public health field study in Guatemala as part of my internship, by submersing myself in the syncratic Mayan/ Catholic lifestyle in today's society. It was here that I observed local customs, beliefs, assessed living conditions and visited orphanages and schools. I was able to experience first hand the joy of children welcoming a guest into their classroom.
While finishing up my degree I applied my goal of one day becoming a teacher, by working as an assistant after school teacher and daily sub. Upon graduation I landed my first job as an assistant teacher in a private school setting. I also recently became the after school site director for the Y in a local public school. My day is split between the two jobs and I have found my daily challenges include transitioning between the two settings and working with children from a variety of backgrounds. I have recognized the need to further my education so that I can incorporate my own love of diversity into my own classroom.
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