All About Me

September 16, 2018

All About Me

My name is Alyssa Giammarco and I am a sophomore at Rhode Island College. I am currently studying Youth Development with a concentration in speech as my major. I always had a passion with working with children ever since I was a little girl. When I was a sophomore in high school I transferred from Johnston High School to Cranston West where I could further my interest in teaching in the Child Development program. This program gave me the opportunity to work with children of all ages. It also taught me the skills you need to become a great teacher. I have interned in a preschool, first grade, second grade, and eight grade classroom while I was a senior in high school. In each classroom I had to adapt to the children's learning styles and abilities so I could plan age appropriate activities. I had to develop lesson plans and block plans for each classroom while managing to pass my regular classes as a high school senior.            This program helped me become the teacher I am today.

Besides managing college, I also work a full time job. I am currently a preschool teacher where I help young children develop and grow everyday. I work almost thirty hours a week while going to school full time. It sometimes becomes challenging but I overcome the obstacles because I wouldn't change where I work. I love working with my students and making a difference in their lives.

My favorite thing to do is travel. Over the summer I went on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship and visited five islands; St Martin, St. Kits, St. John, Antigua, and Barbados. Another place that I have visited was Orlando Florida. I have gone there with my family ever since I was little. My future place to travel to is Paris France. I hope that one day I will get the chance to see it for my self.