After completing my first academic year in the United States and seeing the lack of minority teachers in the education field, it influenced my passion in becoming part of the 17% of Hispanic teachers in the U.S. I'm currently a senior at Illinois State University, majoring in Mathematics Teacher Education. I love to work and interact with individuals who are passionate about learning. My passion for making a difference has led me to branch out and become part of the individuals who are capable of making an impact through teaching. While thinking of a second concentration, I am working on completing my Spanish minor to keep my native language intact. To add on, I chose this path as well to prepare for my ambition of teaching bilingual students and being the person they can relate to. Currently, I am seeking to grow my professionalism and hope to get more opportunities and experiences in the classroom whether it be teaching, mentoring, or even coaching.