INTRO
I am Jake Skuta, and I am a 17 year-old senior. I came to ACLC for middle school starting in the 6th grade. It was a very different environment then I was used to from elementary school, especially having free periods and going to different classrooms for different subjects. It took some adjusting but I learned so much from this school model and will be forever grateful.
Personal Qualities and work habbits
Over the years I developed numerous work habits that have helped me succeed during my time at Aclc. I picked up learning how to cope with stress and good time management. When I started out, I would put all of my work off till the last second and then become extremely stressed out and do it all last minute. I quickly learned that this wouldn't pass here. I realized that this method of work was unsustainable so I had to adapt. I started using my planner and setting time aside for doing work and planning out my days. This skill enabled me to succeed in my classes.
new basics
I like math, I like math now more than I did before because, for the first time since I was younger I finally had someone that could properly teach it to me, I went from struggling to keep up with the subject to being more passionate about learning it because I had a role model within the field that I looked up to. My teacher Marcos helped me grow a lot as a person and he taught me to love mathematics for its usefulness and depth. I once overlooked the subject since I wasn't all that great at it, but ever since I became more interested It's been a great asset to apply in several situations ranging from hobbies such as games to detailed budgeting. I may not choose to pursue this subject into college, but It's always something that I'll use throughout my life as I plan to be a programmer.
thinking and reasoning skills
I'm often a turbulent thinker, being an emotional person I tend to find myself rushing to conclusions and sometimes coming up with the wrong solutions to problems or rushing to judgment. As I graduate highs school, I want to make it my goal to work on keeping my mind healthy, I can be unreasonable, but I am thoughtful. I work best when under a deadline. I can make good decision when I have to manage my time and usually achieve my best results using this method. I think a lot about how to become better as a whole, but what matters most is that I am aware of my challenges in thinking and reasoning and shall move towards a better, less conflicting Jacob.
interpersonal abilites
When I choose to work with others I always try to look at everyone's strong points before making an assessment, I try to think logically and efficiently to try and achieve a more desirable result with the resources at hand, more importantly, however, I try to make sure that everyone around me feels comfortable working with me, It's important to me as a person to create a healthy environment within my group and help boost everyone's productivity in an attempt to achieve our goals. I tend to get lost in my own thoughts as I get into work, but having an established group around me helps me focus and get things done, so starting with the first two steps I can guarantee that I finish my tasks. I usually prefer working alone, though, as I do not have to work with others, and can attempt to focus on myself.
technology
Technology is an almost essential part of our everyday lives and is extremely important to understand. During my time at Aclc, I gained a fascination with technology. Ever since, I have invested a lot of time into the use and understanding of it. Aclc, has provided me with numerous opportunities with classes to get my hands on technology and understand it. I was given access to classes like Computer Communications Class and Digital music which helped me explore my passion of technology. Ever since then, technology has become a major point of my life.
conclusion
AS I come to the end of my days at ACLC, I have really grown as a person and have learned a lot. I will miss ACLC but I am looking forward to the future and going to college. The skill and knowledge I have gained form this school model such as applying technology, teamwork, and time management will help me succeed in college , my career and in life.