Throughout the course of this past semester I have learned so much from the courses I have taken. These courses have helped me develop skills that I will use as I continue my educational journey and beyond. I have also developed many skills in my current career and throughout the course of many life experiences that have shaped me into the person that I am today.

Here is a summary of some of my strongest skills:

Problem Solving- I possess strong problem solving skills. This skill has developed due to all of the courses that I have taken as they have challenged me in one way or another and I have had to find creative, effective solutions to get past these challenges. My current position as a care coordinator has other strengthened this skill as I have clients calling me daily with struggles that I help them through and help them problem solve a solution.

Communication- I regularly interact with clients, colleagues, supervisors, and many others in both of my jobs which has lead to great oral communication skills. Throughout my time at BCC I have also strengthened my communication skills as I interact with professors and interact with other students on a regular basis while studying the Liberal Arts. Courses such as  Introduction to Liberal Arts  and English Composition  have also strengthened my written communication skills as they have given me the opportunity to write college level essays on various topics.

Advocacy- I am a strong advocate for clients and their needs in all settings. My courses continue to help develop these advocacy skills even further as my courses help me become more confident in my abilities and of course better educated.

Time Management- Balancing an often times stressful career with college, being a dog mom, maintaining my own mental health, and all of the normal day to day tasks has lead to incredible time management skills. My Liberal Arts course has also taught me many skills on how to effectively manage my time.