Sir David
Attenborough was one of the greatest television presenters of all time. For
over 50 years he has brought us award winning documentaries such as BBC's Life
Series. He said, "It
seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the
greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest.
It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living." Inspired by his works, I wish to emulate him in his cause to
educate others. By joining Wildlife Reserves Singapore Pte Ltd, I will be able
to share my passion for knowledge, by motivating others to learn more in an
interactive and creative learning environment.
Working with children is challenging. During my short stints as an
Assistant Softball Coach, I was hired to coach children of ages 9 -12. With
determination and patience, these kids were transformed into athletes who
understand the meaning of teamwork, hard work and discipline. Not only did they
build confidence from picking up skills of the sport, but also learn moral
values such as respect and humility.
From this experience, I felt satisfaction in seeing these children
benefit through my efforts. I corrected their mistakes and never gave up on the
weaker ones. To capture their interest, I incorporate the element of fun in all
my activities. I learn that teaching doesn’t have to be confined to the four
walls of a classroom. The outdoors is an ideal learning environment too. It
encourages students to think outside of the box, and helps them pay more
attention to detail.
In school I have participated in student body organisations, carrying
out activities and large scale school events such as orientation projects,
concerts, and fundraising bazaars. I conducted sports related programmes, sports
clinics as well as tournaments for my CCA. I have a flare for contributing to
events that are bigger, better and bolder than the ones before. I learn that to
communicate effectively to create positive team dynamics. As part of organising
events, we must be prepared for the worst. This challenges me to rectify a problem
spontaneously. I understand that some things are beyond our control but staying
positive helps to keep us focussed on the task at hand.
The
company encourages its employees to be proud of their work and promote a
healthy working environment to achieve excellence. As an education executive it
allows me to maximise potential to create ideal lesson plans that are useful
and fun for the visitors of the parks.
