I look up to my mother because of her strong qualities. She taught us the values of presence of mind, common sense, and adaptability. She was responsible to help the entire family as the only child among 6 siblings who finished her studies. She always makes sure that she produces quality output before the given deadline. She shares her blessings to those in need. She taught us to become independent in our studies. She helped us develop self-discipline and diligence. Almost all of the good qualities I have, I have learned from her.
Doris Joy C. Garcia – Immediate Supervisor
She is the best supervisor I ever had. She considers us in decision-making processes and genuinely listens to our suggestions. She comes to work earlier than us. She even stays in the office late just to finish work with strict deadlines. She remains level-headed in stressful situations and speaks her mind in a polite manner.
Dr. Luciana T. Cruz – Former colleague
My colleague has accomplished a lot in her career but remains to be humble and open to new ideas. She is very good in research and makes sure that her claims are backed up by facts and data. She also gives practical advice to colleagues aside from professional assistance. She is unashamed to express her faith in God and beliefs about the bible in a respectful manner.
Sharyl Kay C. Pagdanganan – Childhood friend
My childhood friend is a very understanding person. She exudes sophistication but remains approachable. She inspires me to be the best version of myself. She shows genuine concern through actions and acts of generosity. She touches people with her kindness and care.
Christian Rowel Maneja – Close friend and colleague
He is very hardworking and pushes himself beyond limits. He has a high self-efficacy and has a positive outlook in life. He is critical and acknowledges his own mistakes for improvement. He listens to several opinions to arrive at a sound judgment. He is sensitive but tries to look for reasons before putting emotions.
The type of role model I want to be for others (other learners)
Hard-work, discipline, responsibility, and independence. I wish that my students develop these qualities to ensure that they would do their goals even with minimal supervision. I believe that this trait is very helpful in order for them to survive the challenges they face in adulthood where they are expected to accomplish tasks on-time and by themselves.
Creativity. I hope that my students develop the skill of taking calculated risks. I wish for my students to become innovators and adapt successfully to unique situations. The ability to produce original and new ideas to improve results in contrast with traditional approaches is very useful in this ever-changing world.
Genuine concern. Strong relationships go beyond mutual satisfaction of needs. Genuinely caring for others even without expecting anything in return build stronger relationships and lasting friendships and connections. This interpersonal skill could be developed and learned through observation and first-hand experience.
Open-mindedness. As my students meet diverse people, they may encounter conflicting ideas and predispositions. I wish to display open-mindedness so my students could imitate me and have balanced outlook and decisions in life.
Logic. With the increasing access to information, personal biases, and popular opinions, it is very hard to produce the most logical conclusions. I hope that my students become vigilant and become catalysts for change with proper logic.
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