I chose this topic because I really enjoy chemistry; I was raised with it as a child because of my grandfather who was a biochemist. I never really connected with it though until last year in Mr. Pang's class. It made perfect sense to me, and it excited me every time we did a lab. (Although I don't think he ever realized that.) This summer, while cleaning out a cabinet, I found an old chemistry set that has never been used. As pathetic as it sounds, I believe that was the highlight of my summer being able to look through the instructional pamphlet and at the chemicals. The reason why I don't want to just study chemistry though is because I always wanted to be a teacher, which again is in my family. I love talking and tutoring whenever I can, and I thoroughly enjoy explaining things to people. I am actually really excited about being able to study this topic because I want to actually do this with my life.
ESLERS:
• iPoly Citizen: I want to stay up to date with any new inventions and news about new resources and techniques that chemistry teachers are currently using as opposed to what they did in the past. For example using interactive periodic tables and websites that allow interactive learning. I will always be mindful of the high school I will mentor at and never be tardy when they are helping me succeed. Lastly, I will not procrastinate on doing my project and my service learning hours.
• Communicator: I plan to tutor juniors whenever they need help, and will be available to them during my free time. I want to be able to demonstrate easy methods to get to the answer depending on what the junior prefers to use. I want them to be able to come to me with questions so I can help as much as I can, and in return they help me with my senior project.
• Learner: I plan to study independently and join a college level chemistry course to learn more about chemistry itself even if it doesn't count for my mentorship hours because I believe the class will help me with my academics and allow me to solve problems dealing with my subject. By the end of the course I want to be able to completely grasp the concept of chemistry so that when I teach it, I can appropriately display it through my own way. I will also be studying for my chemistry SAT which will also help me reach this goal. When I finally am allowed to teach and work with the students in a high school I will hopefully be ready to answer any problem that comes to mind.
• Technology: In chemistry, graphs and tables are necessary for organizing information. I will be able to use the computer to create these so excel will be my new best friend. I also want to be able to use the internet to find podcasts and other informational pieces using technology which I haven't really used before.
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