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This essay reflects on the author's journey in developing writing skills from childhood to adulthood, highlighting key experiences and transformations. Initially driven by a love for writing in early childhood, the author faced challenges in middle and high school due to lack of motivation and adequate opportunities. A shift occurred in professional life that rekindled the need for writing, particularly in English as a second language. Through self-study and perseverance, the author aims to enhance their writing proficiency to achieve specific goals in educational and professional contexts.
Key takeaways
- I learned how to write when I was 5 years old and I was in first grade.
- I liked to write phrases about my mom.
- In contrast on middle school and high school I didn't like to write.
- After graduated in high school I began to work as a secretary in a company and I had to write every day letters and emails.
- I needed to write in English, It was so hard for me.
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300-word essay introducing yourself as a writer to your classmates and me.
How would you describe yourself as a writer? What are some of your
memorable experiences with Writing. Please draw in your own experiences
with writing and refer directly to some of these as you introduce yourself as
a writer.
I am a writer
First able I was born and raised in South America.
I learned how to write when I was 5 years old and I was in first grade.
I liked to write phrases about my mom. My favorite was “mi mama me ama,
mi mama me mima, amo a mama” These phrases were very easy to write
and I felt good when my mom congratulated me for my writing.
Then my mom asked to write the word “salt” in a salt shaker, but my
siblings didn’t believe that I wrote it.
During my elementary school years I wrote a lot essays. The topics were
just about daily activities. I enjoyed it a lot and we included a drawing
related with the topic in each essay.
In contrast on middle school and high school I didn’t like to write. I think my
teachers were too bored and I didn’t have enough motivation to do that.
Besides my specialization in high school was business and it didn’t require
to write too much.
After graduated in high school I began to work as a secretary in a company
and I had to write every day letters and emails. In that moment I regret not
having studying in high school writing. Immediately I began to read and
study writing by my self.
A few years later I enrolled in college and I studied to be a teacher, my
writing skills improved.
Then I moved to United States and I began to work as a Realtor. I needed
to write in English, It was so hard for me. I tried to avoid it and always
asked my relatives to do it for me, but with the time they were tired of me.
Because I really needed to learn how to write letters, emails and
communicate in English with my clients, I decided to study by my self. I
watched 2 or 3 videos online daily. It helped me a lot!
At present I am studying to take the test to get my state teacher
certification. I am writing essays about all topics. It is hard for me because
my vocabulary in English is mostly for business.
My goal is to make a 600 words essay in 25 minutes. I am sure I will get it if
continue practicing and taking my writing lessons.