Alexandra Valdez

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High School Graduation Year: 2011

state: Texas

Zip Code: 78163

City: Bulverde

Are you interested in Online Education?: no

Student's Birthday (Ex: 01/02/1993): 10/25/1991

Personal Statement:

My purpose in life is to serve, assist, and impact at-risk, forgotten, and emotionally disturbed children.  I will serve these children and their families through art, music, and literature in one-on-one and small group settings.  To prepare me for this mentoring role, I will receive a classical education in Liberal Arts and Culture, where I will primarily pursue literature and writing.

 

My ultimate goal in teaching is to change lives.  I plan to accomplish this not only through academics, but through my continued work with Special Olympic athletes.  As a certified Aquatics coach, I have been blessed to experience the many rewards of pouring myself into the lives of my swimmers.  As I have visibly made a difference in these young people, I have come to realize that the most important contribution I, or any other citizen, can make in society is to impact the lives of young people.  By touching their hearts and equipping them with life skills, I can fulfill the ancient adage of “teaching a man to fish, thus feeding him for a lifetime”, rather than just “feeding him for a day” with handouts and temporary fixes.  Teaching is the best way to make a lasting impact on society, and I plan to spend my life sharing with others my passion for learning.  

 

Possible Majors:

In the fall I will be majoring in Liberal Arts and Culture at New College Franklin.

 

Not possible majors...but definately interests:

English

Literature

Education

Studio Art

Art Education

Music (Piano)

Music Education

Library Science

Fashion Design

My Favorites:

Top two: My incredible Savior.  My family.  

In no particular order: TeenPact (and all the AWESOME friends I have because of it!).  Art.  Shoes.  Keith and Kristyn Getty's music.  Nathan Clark George's music.  Josh Groban.  Il Divo.  Piano.  Viola.  Coffee - with milk, sugar, and some sort of flavoring, preferably chocolate.  More chocolate - any kind, always in large quantities.  Swimming.  Running.  Water.  Snow (I wish I saw more of it).  Finding jeans for tall girls like me. The Rebelution.  Coaching Special Olympics Swimming. Baking.  Reading.  Chopin.  Debussy.  Mozart.  Admiring vintage clothes and wishing I could pull it off haha.  Western Art.  Country music.  Football.  Big trucks.  Running.  TEXAS!

Awards and Skills:

 

Academic Awards

National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar

National Merit Scholarship Program Recognized Scholar

Discus Award Recipient (2009-2010)

 

Leadership Awards/Extra Curricular Activities:

Eta Sigma Alpha National Homeschool Honor Society, Secretary (2009)

Eta Sigma Alpha National Homeschool Honor Society, Vice President (2010)

Mu Eta Sigma National Math Honor Society (2011)

Veritas Press Scholars Acadamy Latin Club (2011)

Good Citizenship Award, from the Texas Homeschool Coalition (2007)

5th place – San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo Student Art Contest (2008)

3rd place – San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo Student Art Contest (2009)

Top 25 – San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo Student Art Contest (2010)

Artwork displayed in the Carrington Art Gallery (2008-2009)

Principle Violist in numerous community youth orchestras (2007-2010)

TeenPact State Political Classes & National Alumni Events (2006, 2007, 2009, 2010)

Current Member of the TeenPact Texas State Class Field Staff Team

Certified Coach for Boerne Special Olympic Aquatics Program

 

Community Service:

Jubilate Deo Orchestra (January-March 2007)

Community Music Academy Youth Orchestra (September-April 2008, 2009)

Starlight Symphony Community Youth Orchestra (January-February 2007-2010)

Volunteer on local political campaigns (August-November 2007, 2008)

Volunteer for Heart of Texas Suzuki Organization (January 2007, 2008)

Special Olympics Aquatics Program (October-November 2009, August-December 2010)

Nursing Home Music Ministry (December 2008)

Loaves and Fishes Homeless Ministry (January-February 2010)

Blanco Community Choir Member (October-December 2010)

 

 

Hobbies, Talents, and Interests:

Art (drawing), piano (10 years), viola (6 years), swimming, running, reading, teaching

 

 

Sports and Athletic Teams:

Shadow Cliff Summer Swim Team: 1999-2010, team member.  2008-2011, assistant coach

Certified Special Olympics Aquatics Coach

FEAST Homeschool Track Team (2010)

SAT score: 1970

ACT score: 30

What I'm looking for in a college:

Small class sizes, a low student/teacher ratio, and a commitment to tutorial style learning are some of the major factors that I look for in a college.  I want to attend a school which provides a learning environment that, above all, points me to Christ as the ultimate source of wisdom.  One of the ways this can be accomplished is by being closely connected with a church community that supports the student body and provides accountability.   I also highly value an education system that stresses the concept of thinking deeply and truly educating oneself, rather than inputting large amounts of information and then regurgitating it to achieve a grade.  I look for an emphasis on not only reading great works of classic literature, but thoroughly analyzing those works and applying them to modern living.  The small size of the school and the centrality of the church community will facilitate intimacy with teachers and fellow students.  I heartily agree with the viewpoint that higher education should not be vocational training, but rather training in how to teach oneself, thus preparing students for a lifetime of learning and personal growth.  This resonates deeply with one of my long-term goals, which is to be a small group, classical liberal arts tutor.  I want to train myself to think critically and deeply, a skill that will equip me to transfer those tools of learning to my future students.

Mailing Address: 810 Persimmon Hill

Telephone: 830-438-7557

Gender: Female

About Me

Who do you like? Make some college connections!: 

Personal Statement: 

My purpose in life is to serve, assist, and impact at-risk, forgotten, and emotionally disturbed children.  I will serve these children and their families through art, music, and literature in one-on-one and small group settings.  To prepare me for this mentoring role, I will receive a classical education in Liberal Arts and Culture, where I will primarily pursue literature and writing.

 

My ultimate goal in teaching is to change lives.  I plan to accomplish this not only through academics, but through my continued work with Special Olympic athletes.  As a certified Aquatics coach, I have been blessed to experience the many rewards of pouring myself into the lives of my swimmers.  As I have visibly made a difference in these young people, I have come to realize that the most important contribution I, or any other citizen, can make in society is to impact the lives of young people.  By touching their hearts and equipping them with life skills, I can fulfill the ancient adage of “teaching a man to fish, thus feeding him for a lifetime”, rather than just “feeding him for a day” with handouts and temporary fixes.  Teaching is the best way to make a lasting impact on society, and I plan to spend my life sharing with others my passion for learning.  

 

Gender: Female

Student's Birthday (Ex: 01/02/1993): 10/25/1991

High School Graduation Year: 2011

Are you interested in Online Education?: no

Education

What I'm looking for in a college: 

Small class sizes, a low student/teacher ratio, and a commitment to tutorial style learning are some of the major factors that I look for in a college.  I want to attend a school which provides a learning environment that, above all, points me to Christ as the ultimate source of wisdom.  One of the ways this can be accomplished is by being closely connected with a church community that supports the student body and provides accountability.   I also highly value an education system that stresses the concept of thinking deeply and truly educating oneself, rather than inputting large amounts of information and then regurgitating it to achieve a grade.  I look for an emphasis on not only reading great works of classic literature, but thoroughly analyzing those works and applying them to modern living.  The small size of the school and the centrality of the church community will facilitate intimacy with teachers and fellow students.  I heartily agree with the viewpoint that higher education should not be vocational training, but rather training in how to teach oneself, thus preparing students for a lifetime of learning and personal growth.  This resonates deeply with one of my long-term goals, which is to be a small group, classical liberal arts tutor.  I want to train myself to think critically and deeply, a skill that will equip me to transfer those tools of learning to my future students.

Possible Majors: 

In the fall I will be majoring in Liberal Arts and Culture at New College Franklin.

 

Not possible majors...but definately interests:

English

Literature

Education

Studio Art

Art Education

Music (Piano)

Music Education

Library Science

Fashion Design

ACT score: 30

SAT score: 1970

Extra Curriculars

Awards and Skills: 

 

Academic Awards

National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar

National Merit Scholarship Program Recognized Scholar

Discus Award Recipient (2009-2010)

 

Leadership Awards/Extra Curricular Activities:

Eta Sigma Alpha National Homeschool Honor Society, Secretary (2009)

Eta Sigma Alpha National Homeschool Honor Society, Vice President (2010)

Mu Eta Sigma National Math Honor Society (2011)

Veritas Press Scholars Acadamy Latin Club (2011)

Good Citizenship Award, from the Texas Homeschool Coalition (2007)

5th place – San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo Student Art Contest (2008)

3rd place – San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo Student Art Contest (2009)

Top 25 – San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo Student Art Contest (2010)

Artwork displayed in the Carrington Art Gallery (2008-2009)

Principle Violist in numerous community youth orchestras (2007-2010)

TeenPact State Political Classes & National Alumni Events (2006, 2007, 2009, 2010)

Current Member of the TeenPact Texas State Class Field Staff Team

Certified Coach for Boerne Special Olympic Aquatics Program

 

Community Service:

Jubilate Deo Orchestra (January-March 2007)

Community Music Academy Youth Orchestra (September-April 2008, 2009)

Starlight Symphony Community Youth Orchestra (January-February 2007-2010)

Volunteer on local political campaigns (August-November 2007, 2008)

Volunteer for Heart of Texas Suzuki Organization (January 2007, 2008)

Special Olympics Aquatics Program (October-November 2009, August-December 2010)

Nursing Home Music Ministry (December 2008)

Loaves and Fishes Homeless Ministry (January-February 2010)

Blanco Community Choir Member (October-December 2010)

 

 

Hobbies, Talents, and Interests:

Art (drawing), piano (10 years), viola (6 years), swimming, running, reading, teaching

 

 

Sports and Athletic Teams: 

Shadow Cliff Summer Swim Team: 1999-2010, team member.  2008-2011, assistant coach

Certified Special Olympics Aquatics Coach

FEAST Homeschool Track Team (2010)

My Favorites: 

Top two: My incredible Savior.  My family.  

In no particular order: TeenPact (and all the AWESOME friends I have because of it!).  Art.  Shoes.  Keith and Kristyn Getty's music.  Nathan Clark George's music.  Josh Groban.  Il Divo.  Piano.  Viola.  Coffee - with milk, sugar, and some sort of flavoring, preferably chocolate.  More chocolate - any kind, always in large quantities.  Swimming.  Running.  Water.  Snow (I wish I saw more of it).  Finding jeans for tall girls like me. The Rebelution.  Coaching Special Olympics Swimming. Baking.  Reading.  Chopin.  Debussy.  Mozart.  Admiring vintage clothes and wishing I could pull it off haha.  Western Art.  Country music.  Football.  Big trucks.  Running.  TEXAS!