"I want to work with children because it's what I know and what I do well. I began babysitting in sixth grade for two nights per week. Instead of going to movies with friends, I watched kids so parents could go to movies with their friends. I continued to babysit throughout high school, becoming close to many families. I was often called on short notice for emergencies. The best part has been seeing kids grow up and sharing special moments with their families. I've been to graduations, family celebrations and even the wedding of a kid I babysat for.
"Now I'm taking classes at the community college in hopes of opening my own child care center within the next four years. The reason I want to work with children here is that your agency has a great mission, and I believe it would allow me to continue doing what I do best: sharing moments with kids while helping them grow into adulthood."