As a former high school and middle school Language Arts teacher, I have had to be quick, calm, and creative. Standing in front of nearly one hundred students every day, I learned to adapt when things went awry, multitask when students moved at different paces, and stay organized to quickly find materials that teens impatiently looked for. On top of that, I learned the value of kindly and succinctly responding to stressed coworkers, administrators, parents, and students to avoid unnecessary confusion and develop out-of-the-box solutions.I enjoyed my seven years as a teacher, building relationships with my students and hoping to positively impact their lives. In the last few years, however, I've felt the pull to step away from the classroom and take on a new adventure. I've become more flexible, patient, and organized than I ever could imagine, and I look forward to applying the myriad of skills I've acquired in a new setting.