Statement of Purpose

br I have also taken several courses in

.E . curriculum . Additionally , I have done several observation hours at local high schools such as Gahr High School and Cerritos High School , which are both in Cerritos California . Also , I am currently finishing up subject matter preparation coursework at Cal State Fullerton University

I have several reasons for seeking admission to the Whittier College teaching credential program . First , I had two incredibly influential teachers when I was a student at Cerritos College , both of whom attended Whittier College and spoke very highly about

the experiences there . One of these teachers was the late Jeff Kaskela whose enthusiasm for teaching and coaching had , and still continues to have , a hugely positive impact on me . His dedication and love for teaching is one of the things that caused me to want to become a teacher myself in the hopes that I too could someday impact my own students in such positive and profound ways . One of the very important things that this particular teacher told me was that he attended and loved Whittier College and that , additionally Whittier College has a very diverse student population . Because of my very diverse background (immigrant parents and fluency in both Portuguese and Spanish ) this diversity at Whittier College immediately drew me . Further , I sincerely believe that my own diversity will serve as an asset to the classroom at Whittier College . Because of my unique background , I believe that I will be able to add to the diverse student population that already exists Additionally , I am also highly interested in entering the Masters in Education program that Whittier College offers . Last , I am drawn to Whittier College because of its very close-knit family-like community I appreciate the fact that students and instructors know each other well and work...