I would like to work with kids helping counsel them in school. Counselors can help children understand the dangers of drugs and violence. In my life there have been hardships because I am a survivor of violence.
I can make a difference with kids because sometimes it’s hard to understand grown ups. I can relate to kids on their own level. Throughout my life I have walked in their shoes.
Sometimes teachers do not understand or listen to what kids are trying to say. Many teachers seem to be authority figures. Instead of trying to relate to kids or talking to them directly the teachers talk over their heads.
Right now I am a volunteer at the Embarcadero YMCA in the afternoon tutoring program for children. The YMCA is a great way for me to get some training. I also want to continue with school and become certified in counseling, so I can work with the youth of the world.
I know that other people at Project Read have gone on to get their degrees and are working jobs that are important to them. It is helpful for me to see their success because it shows me that I can succeed too. After I take some more classes at City College I hope to transfer to a program that will help me learn in my own way. I also want to be able to use my experiences to help children learn how to deal with the world so they can be safe.
|
