Why I Want To Be A MLB Player

CRACK HOMERUN!!! See you later baseball. I would like to make the MLB because I could make money, see the field, and be famous.

I grew up addicted to the game of baseball. Glove in hand, hat on my head, and dirt on my pants is how I will spend my free time, up until the day I arrive on campus. I play, coach, talk, and watch baseball. If I could fast forward to my post college life, I envision myself employed by a Major League Baseball team and working my way up the proverbial corporate ladder to a position in the front office. The University of Michigan can help me get there.

Becoming a high school teacher had always been the goal. As a young child and growing up with a multitude of siblings, children were my life. The aspiration stemmed from a desire to teach the next generation, to be a leader for the mind and guide them onto the next phase of their lives. I saw my favorite teachers do it with the kind of patience and discipline that only a teacher could have and after job shadowing Scott Hatfield, the social studies and current events teacher at Summit Academy North Muddle School, I realized that I am not fit for that lifestyle like I thought.

One of my biggest passions in life is baseball. My ninth grade year, I knew I wanted to play in college. So from that moment on I dedicated myself to the game. I joined a gym and worked out consistently on my own at least three times a week. I worked hard all throughout high school hoping to be noticed.

Ten years ago, I took my first job at Hamburg Area High School. This high school math position also included coaching middle school soccer in both the fall and spring. At the time, I really felt this was perfect. I would teach mathematics and coach soccer. Five years ago, I had the opportunity to work for the Wilson School District. Once again, I would be teaching math. Coaching fell by the wayside as I got married and had children. After working a short while at Wilson, I came to realize how quickly things can change and how I should always be looking to open new doors to create new opportunities.

I have learned that if you get knocked down you always find a way to get back up

My teacher one day told me that I was a great student because I helped other and that I was good at math. There was when I started to see myself as some that would help others specially students that needed my help. The thought of becoming a math teacher clicked in on my head and I liked the idea because it would be a wonderful job to have and that I would enjoy doing. Today that I am in college I tend to accomplish everything I have to do to become a math teacher. I has not been easy this two semester but one of my goals I have in my life is becoming a teacher and I would be so thankful with God and the people that has been supporting me on making one of my goal come

For as long as I can remember, I had always said that when I grew up, I wanted to become a teacher. Up until Jr. high school, is when I decided I wanted to become a math teacher. I have always been great at math, also, it has always been my favorite subject in school. My friends always struggled and disliked it, but I was always getting awards and recognitions for my achievements in mathematics. So when “college-and-major-decision-making” approached during high school, there was no doubt what I wanted to do and what route I was taking.

Almost everybody has a goal, whether that goal is large or small you have to do many things to achieve these goals. One of the goals that I want to achieve is to become an algebra teacher. The main reason I want to become an algebra teacher is because of my algebra two teacher Mrs.Heller. She has inspired me in many ways and helps me through a lot, she has helped me to realize that she is one of the people who I would like to be like when I get older. Mrs.Heller has helped me to also realize that by being a teacher not only do you help kids with math you help them in many other ways without even realizing it. Out of the many things I have to do to become a teacher is get better grades, take as many math classes as available, and to go to college

Baseball has started and we are getting finished with our 3rd week of practice. Today we are getting our jerseys and our first game is the week we come back from spring break. Last week i was asked, by the varsity baseball coach, if i wanted to play with them for their first game that was suppose to be last week. The game got cancelled so i was unable to play my first game at the high-school level, but this made me think a lot about my future in sports. I have always wanted to play a sport in college but could never decide on whether i would want to play basketball or baseball.

Since I was eight years old, like all other youth baseball players, I have dreamed of playing Major League Baseball (MLB). Inspirational quote. On July 31, 2017, when the Baltimore Orioles scout team asked me to pitch for them in the East Coast Pro showcase, I performed at a superior level. Why was I selected to play for the Orioles, but others were not? As I stood on the pitcher's mound with a multitude of MLB scouts and agents evaluating me, I reflected on my journey; three things came to mind: hard work, sacrifice, and faith.

Teachers make a big difference in students lives everyday, especially middle school math teachers! Math has always been my favorite subject since about kindergarten! It fascinates me in all kinds of ways. After thinking about this, I have decided I would someday like to become a middle school math teacher.

I have always had a passion for mathematics. Outside of school, I did sudokus, measured my entire house, made graphs, and even created my own problems to explore mathematics. I would do all of my work, including tests, without a calculator just to challenge myself and do more math. As the concepts increased in difficulty, the subject became even more fun for me. The dedication and creativity required in advanced mathematics have only empowered my enthusiasm for mathematics. The problem-solving within mathematics and the love I had for the subject inspired me to become a teacher.

In the elementary grades, students are often asked, “What would you like to be when you grow up?” I can remember a time in fourth grade when most of my classmates had responses like astronaut, rapper, and professional athlete, but our teacher asked, “What career could you choose that would make a difference?” Most answers revolved around doctor, nurse, lawyer, and president, but I raised my hand and responded with teacher. My teacher gave me a look that made me feel that I was in trouble. She then asked me to explain why I said teacher and I told her that I had really good teachers that made me realize that there are individuals that have to educate the doctors, lawyers, and professional athletes and I wanted to be able to be one of those teachers because I would be able to make a difference. She told me that I was headed in the right direction and from then on I knew I was destined to be a teacher.

As a child, I had always contemplated the career I would choose when entering college. When I begin my first years of Elementary school, I knew I had a passion for sharing my knowledge with teachers as well as fellow classmates. I was always eager to do tasks for my teachers. I would voluntarily take papers to the office, make extra copies of assignments, or easy things, such as scolding students to stay on task. I was the student who asked the teacher for extra book assignments at the end of the school year to keep me learning throughout the summer. Teaching is a noble profession and it is a very appreciative job. Individuals are incapable of gaining knowledge without the help of teachers. I am a purposeful, bold future elementary teacher with strong aptitude for learning and passion for teaching young minds. Most careers today, involve going to school to earn a degree. Personally, I want to stay local when I undergo college. I plan to go to UTC for the full four years, and then gain my teaching license. Teaching has always captivated my attention, and surely all my schooling will contribute to my dream job.