September 9, 2013
Hello, my name is Michayla Berthiaume and I am in my freshman year at Bridgewater State University. Since I was a child I knew I wanted to become a teacher, and in my junior year of high school I knew exactly what it was I wanted to do for the rest of my life. As part of my service learning project I volunteered at the homework help center in my local elementary school. There, I worked in a fourth grade classroom assisting the kids, as well as teaching a math and English lesson. From this rewarding experience and positive feedback I felt from the students, I knew I would be majoring in Elementary Education. Although I am currently undecided in my second major I am also interested in becoming an ESL teacher or a reading specialist based on experiences I have had in my past. In five years I see myself obtaining my degree from Bridgewater and in the process of getting my masters in special education. From there I hope to find and secure a job anywhere where it is possible, but back home at my elementary school would be ideal.