I consider myself be an agent for change in student growth and development. Enhancing the academic growth and development of students is my major goal, through smart work, dedication, and discipline. My professional career began as a first grade teacher. Educating students in a self-contained setting and preparing them for the next grade level was my first professional objective. In doing so, I became “Teacher of the Year” my first year as an educator. My strengths in my first year were: my.