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“I hope that my achievements in life shall be these -- that I will have fought for what was right and fair, that I will have risked for that which mattered, and that I will have given help to those who were in need; that I will have left the earth a better place for what I've done and who I've been.” C. Hoppe
Jammer Links jamarleeburke@ gmail.com | For as long as I can remember I have gravitated to children. I have always sought out work and volunteer opportunities with young people. My experiences serving with AmeriCorps NCCC and Vista have cemented my desire to be a teacher. Being in disaster stricken areas, inner city schools, and low-income neighborhoods, I observed some of the many challenges our society faces today.
Through the eyes of a child, a person sees the world in a completely different light. The world is full of opportunity, mystery, and delight. During a person’s childhood, she is shaped into who she will be for the rest of her life. I want to be a part of who that child becomes. I want to help inspire her to appreciate the amazing world around her, to be excited about learning, and to know she can succeed in life. | Teaching Experience America Reads (Ashland, OR) Teacher’s Assistant in grades 1-6. Young People’s Theatre Workshop (Dillon, CO) Taught Creative Dramatics Mad Science (San Diego, CA) Performed crazy science experiments at Birthday parties and assemblies. Wore lab coat and goggles. Made volcanoes erupt and coins shiver in dry ice. AmeriCorps Vista (Chula Vista, CA) Taught college prep and leadership classes at an after school program. Also tutored math and created a drama club.
BA from Southern Oregon University Major – Theatre Minor – Math Education
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