1. Autobiographical Essay Created by Amarae Marizza Born in 1993 Spanish Fork, UT

2. Education Kindergarten-4 th Brockbank Elementary

3. Kindergarten Introduced my excitement for education and schooling. Mrs. Stewart was my first encounter with an amazing teacher.

4. 5 th Grade The summer before my 5 th grade year my father had a severe stroke and my family and I moved to Vernal, Utah. My grandparents took us into their home so my mother had support in taking care of our family.

6. Land of Dinosaurs

7. Adapting Adapting to a whole new life at home and at school.

8. Vernal Junior High-Old Mill High School

10. Passion for Education My experiences as a learner have led me to my decision in becoming an educator.

11. Work Experience Wimpy’s Diner Bahama Mama’s Tanning Chico’s Macy’s

12. Contribution Positive attributes I can use in my role as a teacher Also helped me realize how important it was to me to get an education “Don’t let your job choose you, you have the power to go out and choose your career.

13. Reason for Choosing Education Passion Happiness Rewarding Making a difference

14. Goals Do the best I can this semester Stay driven Graduate college Become a teacher Make a difference

15. This is who I am…