Personal Statement Example #2
Throughout my life, I knew I had a special adoration for children and helping people. When it came
time to begin my Bachelor’s degree, I pursued the one degree that could combine and foster those two
loves, teaching. However, that decision didn’t come easy. At the beginning of my college years, I was an
indecisive, confused young adult who was learning more about herself daily. But, the moment I got into
my first education class, I knew I was in the right place. During my first interaction with students, I knew
even more that this was the career field for me. I had found my place and transformed into a confident,
fun-loving teacher.
Currently, I am finishing my third year of teaching 7th grade Language Arts and a section of 6th grade
FCS. Also, I coach middle school girls basketball and high school softball. I am honored to be accepted
by the students and staff members in this district and cherish the students I have, past and present,
who look up to me for their educational and emotional needs. When a student comes to me concerned
about something happening in their life, it is a moment that humbles me because I feel like I can make
a difference for the young individuals I teach.
It was not long ago that I used to be the same student sitting across from their teacher asking tough
questions -- when I was in grade school, my parents got divorced and they both got remarried. Then,
when I was in middle school, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. Both of these moments
defined my childhood growing up because of their emotional magnitude which caused me to turn to
my teachers for help. I am still to this day thankful for the support and help that teachers gave to me
during those times. One of these teachers, in particular, was my Language Arts teacher. Not only did
she help me navigate the world, my life situations, and understand where I was meant to be, but she
also turned me into the avid reader that I am today. She encouraged me to love school, reading, and
most importantly, love myself. She is the reason I am the teacher that I am today.
I have a natural urge to learn and strive to be the best educator I can be, I am, and will always be a
student at heart. When my boss sends out the latest professional development opportunity or the next
educator conference, I am quick to respond with interest. When it comes to continuing my education
and completing a master’s degree, I know it’s something I want to do. The lifelong learner in me has led
me to where I am today writing this personal statement and to continue bettering myself as a teacher
through the Masters of Education program at Midland University. My hope and aspirations when it
comes to continuing in the education profession are to remain in the classroom for many years to
come but to also help students in a new capacity such as high ability learner (HAL) educator or a school
counselor.
There isn’t a thing I would change about how I got where I am today because I am a teacher who is just
at the beginning of her journey and has found her place in the world. So, for the time being, I will
remain in the classroom. However, through the Walker School of Education, I believe I will open a new
door for myself by acquiring new tools, techniques, and a better understanding of what it means to be
a teacher. Thank you for taking the time to consider me for your program, and I look forward to the
possibility of continuing my education at Midland University.