My experience with Service Learning

My experience with service was very positive and uplifting.To know that I was a part of making a change in someones life, especially children, I discovered a new passion to want to help inner city children to succeed in life. At first I didn't know what to expect , I thought I was going to just submit my project , and that was going to be the end. Even , my project is not complete I hope that my project can be something this organization can use now and in the future to conquer the goal of empowering students to want to read better.

What skills I learned through my Service learning Project

For my Service learning project I will create a writing proposal to the organization.This proposal will illustrate how the organization can be an asset to the community. The proposal will outline to facts of the community as well as the statistics that follow the needs of and for the organization in the community.Although, I have done proposals in the past this proposal was challenge. The fact to narrow my goal to one pacific purpose was the most difficult. At the end I was able to incooporate the reason for the proposal and the expectations for my chosen organization.

Technical Definition Assignment

My group is Shannon,Sally, Ashley,and myself. We have chosen to use Hostile Environment for our term. Although we had one disagreement with choosing the background of the web site, we are getting along fine.I think that this group will have little to no problems in the future to finish this project.

Service Learning Project

Description of Agency
A. Harrison Institute Tutorial Services (A.H.I.T.S) is a non-profit organization, which strives to empower inner city elementary to high school aged children to be successful overall as a students and citizens. A.H.I.T.S allows students to be pro-active individuals by offering them learning tools, tutoring services and research resources to grant them opportunities throughout their lives in a positive manner

Purpose
A.H.I.T.S mission is to empower inner city students to be pro-active in becoming successful citizens.

History
A.H.I.T.S was founded by LaMetria Johnson Eaddy. Mrs.Johnson-Eaddy serves a dual role as an English Teacher at Saginaw high School and Community service Leader.

Service Learning Project:
For my Service learning project I will create a writing proposal to the organization, so that it will be something tangible to present to other commnity organizations.This proposal will illustrate how this organization can be an asset to the community. The proposal will outline to facts of the community as well as the statistics that follow the needs of and for the organization in the community.

Service Learning

Service-learning is a teaching method that combines service to the community with classroom curriculum. However, service- learning is more than community service. Service-learning is a hands-on approach to mastering subject material while developing civic responsibility. From kindergarten to college students, service -learning allows them people to get involved with their communities in a tangible way by integrating service projects with classroom learning.

Service-learning allows students in the educational process to use what they learn in the classroom to solve real-life problems. Service-learning provides a situation for talking about learning in terms of not only what students know but also what they are able to do. It is important to this type of learning to build and reflect on their service experience. This helps students make the connection between classroom and community learning to ensure they understand the extent to which they can impact positive change.

Like all situations, service learning has some drawbacks. Here is a list of potential problems that may accrue while conducting a service learning project

1. Schedule inconsistency
2. lack of skills/desire
3.Students and organization unprepared for service learning
4.Lack of consistency in expectations across all
5. Students don't know options for Service learning
6. Lack of faculty understanding of Service learning

Although I have not encountered these problems, I do believe that most of these service-learning problems can be solved with basic communication. When entering a service learning project ask questions and keep scheduled appointment times, with your teacher or instructor, as well as the community organizer that you are working directly with and this should lead to a success outcome or your service.

PLCR Research Development List

In the medical office language and culture is very important.medical office managers must follow certain rules to implement the professionaism of the feild.here is a list of the correct choices to follow when communicating in the medical office

1. Stay away from slang and Jargon, only if you know that they are being understood, check the concept behind the word
2.Speak clearly, so that peole can understand you,oragnize what you say for easy access.
3. Be professional at all times
4. Be honest, don’t assume anything about anyone ask questions if needed
5. Keep an open mind, all cultures are different, people may not be honest with because of criticism

Do's and Dont's of Social Networking

More and more it seems like every day social networks are washing up on the internet shoreline. Social networking is here to stay and professionals need to know all of the ends and outs to be prepared of the dos and don’ts. Popular networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace give people a social outlet to share their personal profiles, interest, and photos with the world around them.However, what they forget is whatever is posted on the internet it is fair game for all to view, copy, and judge, including future employees. Here is list of Do’s and Don’ts to consider when participating in social networking:
Do’s:
Be positive
Post things that are relevant
Update your profile regularly
Join groups selectively
Remember everyone can see it
Be careful of friend selection
Use it as networking tool
Be careful of what you post
Keep information about co-workers private
Participate in relevant sites
Don’t
Make negative remarks about your job
Share things you will regret later
Access profile during work hours and make it known
Share personal Information like address
Type something you wouldn’t say in real life
Post derogatory pictures or videos
Join negative groups
Post misspelled words frequently
Comment on statues that may cause you to be judged negatively

Today Social networking has a reputation of increasing our brand or decreasing it and now over twenty percent of employers today access the internet to find new employees. Most employers already know what they are looking for before they even meet you in person. Social networking falls between first impression and last impression, so social networking is the middle man to success. From now on when you decide to join any online networks, take a look at the rules of the business, because whether you like it or not, once it’s posted its fair game to all.

Ever Changing Workplace

The workplace is changing everyday.With new technology our old traditional ways are being a the thing of the past. In order for the new business to grow they have to keep up with the times.Between home offices, branch offices, and subcontractors located halfway across the continent, it's a challenge to keep everybody on the same page when you're not even in the same time zone. Still, many company's are finding that the advantages of having a more spread out work force outweigh the challenges. Old-fashioned, techniques have to be refashioned and reconsidered.

Career Inventory Assesments

Planning is key to success and career assessment test are tools designed to get you there. Many may feel early on in life that they already know what they want to be when they grow up.However, finding later that they where way off in there decision is common.The process of making the right choice depends on the steps to take advantage of the assessment resources. After taking an assessment a person can then determine if they are on the right path to the career for them. The test is not designed to push people into just jumping into a career, it starts by choosing the right education path that is compatible to you. So,with honest answers to the questions asked ,assessments test are great tools to get you on the path to success.

My Mission

In my life, my mission is to be myself first and take full responsibility for my actions. I am in control of my life and no one can take that from me. My goals and dreams will be achieved by me taking full steps without procrastination to get there. Failure is not an option because my son needs me; therefore, I will be a good mother. “I can’t", will no longer be in my vocabulary so celebrations are always at the end of my journeys. Future challenges will always be accepted as blessings instead of curses. My integrity will never be tarnished because I will die for what I truly believe in. I will sport a lion heart on my sleeve to get what I want but will share it before selfishness. Yes, I am existing, but I would love to live. In my professional and personal life I will be an asset, not a liability, but I will allow myself to learn from my mistakes. I will, I do, and I can from this day forward.

My BIO

Michigan native, Tracy Davis, who is goal driven and self-sufficient has made strides to get where she is today. With great interest in someday becoming a Medical Office Manger she has earned a certificate as a Medical Assistant from Ross Medical Education Center,leading her to Davenport University where she has attended for the past 3 years. Tracy is actively pursuing her Associates degree in Medical Office Administration while working on her Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management. In the meanwhile, she has worked in various fields of health care, including management and is currently employed as a work- study at her campuses library.