My purpose for applying to the Graduate and “CHP,” which I believe stands for Center for Humanities Professions at the University of Florida; first of all, the explanation of the Psychology Clinician Doctorate program, that has caught my interest. I am considered to be an overqualified, urban, public school, Pre-k to 12th Teacher, who holds a Master's Degree Plus in college credits. Most teacher’s at this stage in their career start Principal Leadership pathways. I have no desire for that. I enjoy the teaching and learning process too much to transition into that side. Thus, I feel that my professional and life experiences make me a great candidate for your Doctorate program. At this time, I will explain most of them.
I am a facilitator and life-long researcher who will use various technologies and teaching methodologies to enhance my presentation of information. One of the theories I apply is Vygotsky; believing that learners build new knowledge from their previous knowledge, while teaching content in a relevant approach. I have continued my education to expand upon my knowledge of Career Technical Education, Preschool through Fifth grade, and Special Education as a Reading Specialist for Kindergarten-Twelfth licensing programs through The Ohio State University, as a Non-Degree student.
Currently, I am in my 26th year of teaching and will be teaching Male Inmates at the Santa Rosa Correctional Institute in Milton, Florida, starting September of 2021. In June of 2021, I completed my 22nd year of teaching for Columbus City Schools, in Ohio. In January of 2019, I began teaching courses for Columbus State Community College. I have had a lot of full-circle moments, getting to teach courses that I took. I am a proud urban public school graduate and mom to a public school graduate. Thus, I have seen the psychological impacts of surviving poverty.
In addition to just teaching, I am an active member of NEA, OhEA and the Columbus Education Association (CEA) in an advocacy and engagement of members role. I have hosted Zoom, Webex and Google Meet Video sessions for families, students and colleagues; while creating Google Classroom assignments for remote and blended learning settings. I will use whatever technology is available to make connections with others.
In April of 2021, I was on the Panel for “The Council for Professional Recognition CDA, Child Development Associate,” credential program sharing my success with successfully implementing the credentialing program for my students. I was very humbled to have been contacted for this work. I just recorded a virtual session to be presented at the October 2021 CDA EELC Conference. I have and use my social media platforms to be a light to others while sharing my journey. I want the next chapter of my career to continue work, that I feel is my calling and I now feel that it includes me earning a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Thus, I feel that I should be in your Doctorate program.
-Rebecca McGrath-H.
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1st, selection for Interview is December 2021.
So time will tell.
Keep the positive vibes and thoughts coming my way!
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