Leaders have the unique responsibility of modeling discipline, commanding attention, proving credibility and motivating the individuals of their team to work cooperatively and efficiently. I have shown that I possess these abilities along with dedication and commitment through my work as a teacher. I support the mission of my school, a mission to educate young minds and facilitate their growth as individuals. When I step into my classroom each morning I am making a commitment to my students, my colleagues, and my community. I take this commitment very seriously and I know that I am in a position to make a difference. I’m making a promise to be a role model and represent my school in a way that maintains safety for our students and contributes to the morale of the school community and commitment to excellence. I’m committing to emulate the example set by my principal and support, abide by, and live up to our school’s mission. I am proud to be a member of our school team. I see and learn from the qualities in my supervisors and colleagues. In turn I exhibit these qualities, setting an example for both my colleagues and my students. Teaching has taught me the significance of putting others before myself, it has taught me the importance of teamwork, and it has taught me about camaraderie and working towards a common goal. I have learned to trust and rely on my team when I need them. I have learned to accept responsibility and commit to the duties I am assigned with focus and persistence. I have learned to appreciate the hard work and dedication my principal has put into our school and, without question, respect his authority in running it.
Our school has one common mission, however, each teacher provides the scaffolding for their students to reach that goal. In my classroom, I focus on community and the same qualities embodied in the Sailor’s Creed; Honor, courage, and commitment. I believe that with these qualities and the understanding of the importance of community, my students with be prepared to become young adults that will exhibit a good balance of bravery, drive, and humility.
It has always been natural for me to take on leadership roles in my jobs, hobbies, and in the community. I am outgoing, task oriented, and understand prioritizing, multi-tasking, and time management. I am sharply observant and care greatly that others are safe and feel valued. As a camp director I supervised 15 young counselors and over 100 campers. The goal of the camp was for the children to be safe and have fun. It was this role that truly taught me the importance of leading by modeling and exemplifying the qualities I was looking for my staff to develop. The success of the camp relied on all of us and I needed to set the example for my staff, the same way the recreation manager set an example for me. I was prepared to perform any duty I asked my staff to complete and I made sure that they understood that I was just as much a team member as I was their leader. I worked as hard as they did. All the while I kept the goal in mind and made sure we were always thinking of the safety and enjoyment of the campers first. This position also taught me the importance of effective evaluation and the balance between critical and respectful feedback. It was important for me that the camp lived up to its goals and to do this I needed my staff to uphold professional standards. Sometimes that meant addressing concerns with individuals, which wasn’t always easy. I found that presenting feedback directly in timely manner was usually met with receptivity. I then looked to my manager for feedback and was prepared to adapt as necessary based on the needs of the department and was ready to carry out changes and follow them through with my staff.
I have worked professionally as a teacher for five years and have enjoyed it very much. I am proud to have graduated dozens of 5th graders onto middle school and have been confident in their ability to be successful. I feel fortunate to have served my community in this capacity. The experience has given me the understanding of serving a larger purpose and putting others before myself. Leadership has given me a sense of direction and purpose. Knowing I’m responsible for the well-being of a group humbles me and helps me make smarter, more careful, and more efficient choices. If commissioned I will lead with confidence and humility and transfer the skills I have learned as a teacher to my work in the fleet. I will be prepared to expand my skill set and dedicate my energy to my work as a naval officer.
I have proven that I can find success in new endeavors. I am quick study. I am organized, analytical, self-reflective, and driven. As an adult I have looked for ways to gain new knowledge, try new things, and expose myself to new experiences. In the past few years I have run my own business, gone from never having run a road race to finishing a marathon, uprooted myself after living within two hours of my family my entire life, and taken on a volunteer role at an aquarium educating the public on issues that I first spent the time to educate myself on.
Many of the people I admire the most in my life proudly wear a uniform of the United States Armed Forces. I respect the bravery they possess and the mental and physical strength they exude. Few are brave enough to sacrifice their lives for the safety of their country. Even fewer are the select individuals willing to take on the responsibility of leadership. They make up an elite community that I want very much to be part of, a community that I would thrive in.
If given the opportunity to become a Naval Officer, I would wear the uniform with pride, honor and humility. I would accept the responsibilities handed down to me and hold myself to the highest standards and expectations. I would delegate tasks efficiently. I would do whatever it takes to live up to the standards set forth by the United States Navy. I would earn the honor and pride of the officer insignia through hard work and dedication. Most importantly, I am prepared to sacrifice my personal desires for the needs of my team and the Navy as a whole.
Our school has one common mission, however, each teacher provides the scaffolding for their students to reach that goal. In my classroom, I focus on community and the same qualities embodied in the Sailor’s Creed; Honor, courage, and commitment. I believe that with these qualities and the understanding of the importance of community, my students with be prepared to become young adults that will exhibit a good balance of bravery, drive, and humility.
It has always been natural for me to take on leadership roles in my jobs, hobbies, and in the community. I am outgoing, task oriented, and understand prioritizing, multi-tasking, and time management. I am sharply observant and care greatly that others are safe and feel valued. As a camp director I supervised 15 young counselors and over 100 campers. The goal of the camp was for the children to be safe and have fun. It was this role that truly taught me the importance of leading by modeling and exemplifying the qualities I was looking for my staff to develop. The success of the camp relied on all of us and I needed to set the example for my staff, the same way the recreation manager set an example for me. I was prepared to perform any duty I asked my staff to complete and I made sure that they understood that I was just as much a team member as I was their leader. I worked as hard as they did. All the while I kept the goal in mind and made sure we were always thinking of the safety and enjoyment of the campers first. This position also taught me the importance of effective evaluation and the balance between critical and respectful feedback. It was important for me that the camp lived up to its goals and to do this I needed my staff to uphold professional standards. Sometimes that meant addressing concerns with individuals, which wasn’t always easy. I found that presenting feedback directly in timely manner was usually met with receptivity. I then looked to my manager for feedback and was prepared to adapt as necessary based on the needs of the department and was ready to carry out changes and follow them through with my staff.
I have worked professionally as a teacher for five years and have enjoyed it very much. I am proud to have graduated dozens of 5th graders onto middle school and have been confident in their ability to be successful. I feel fortunate to have served my community in this capacity. The experience has given me the understanding of serving a larger purpose and putting others before myself. Leadership has given me a sense of direction and purpose. Knowing I’m responsible for the well-being of a group humbles me and helps me make smarter, more careful, and more efficient choices. If commissioned I will lead with confidence and humility and transfer the skills I have learned as a teacher to my work in the fleet. I will be prepared to expand my skill set and dedicate my energy to my work as a naval officer.
I have proven that I can find success in new endeavors. I am quick study. I am organized, analytical, self-reflective, and driven. As an adult I have looked for ways to gain new knowledge, try new things, and expose myself to new experiences. In the past few years I have run my own business, gone from never having run a road race to finishing a marathon, uprooted myself after living within two hours of my family my entire life, and taken on a volunteer role at an aquarium educating the public on issues that I first spent the time to educate myself on.
Many of the people I admire the most in my life proudly wear a uniform of the United States Armed Forces. I respect the bravery they possess and the mental and physical strength they exude. Few are brave enough to sacrifice their lives for the safety of their country. Even fewer are the select individuals willing to take on the responsibility of leadership. They make up an elite community that I want very much to be part of, a community that I would thrive in.
If given the opportunity to become a Naval Officer, I would wear the uniform with pride, honor and humility. I would accept the responsibilities handed down to me and hold myself to the highest standards and expectations. I would delegate tasks efficiently. I would do whatever it takes to live up to the standards set forth by the United States Navy. I would earn the honor and pride of the officer insignia through hard work and dedication. Most importantly, I am prepared to sacrifice my personal desires for the needs of my team and the Navy as a whole.
