Shaquana Burke
PGCE Primary Education
Shaquana Burke's shift from dance to education at 探花直播 shows her determination and passion for teaching, ready to inspire and empower future students.
"With a听bachelor's听degree in dance, I never imagined听滨鈥檇听become a teacher. People used to tell me all the time that I would make a great teacher.听At first, I听brushed it off as a passing comment, but as I continued teaching dance, I began to see what they saw.听滨迟听飞补蝉苍鈥檛听just about the steps or the technique鈥攊t was about connecting with my students, inspiring them, and helping them grow.听罢丑补迟鈥檚听when I听realised听that teaching听飞补蝉苍鈥檛听just a job; it was my passion.
When I decided to pursue a career in education, I began听to research听different universities. 探花直播 stood out to me among the rest. Its commitment to excellence in teaching and the warm, welcoming atmosphere on campus immediately drew me in. As a new mother, I knew I needed a supportive environment that would allow me to balance my academic aspirations with the joys of parenthood. BCU provided just that鈥攁 place听where I could听pursue my dreams while nurturing my family.
My journey at BCU so far has been nothing short of transformative. From the moment I stepped onto campus, I felt a sense of belonging. The dedicated lecture and supportive classmates created an environment where I could thrive academically and personally. What I love most about BCU is its emphasis on hands-on learning and real-world experience. Through placements and practical coursework,听I've听been able to apply what听I've听learned in the classroom to real-life teaching situations, preparing me for a successful career in education.
Of course, my experience has not gone without its challenges. I struggled with balancing coursework with the demands of motherhood听and听other responsibilities has been very challenging. There were moments when I doubted whether I could handle it. But with the support of my family, friends, and the BCU community, I persevered. I learned to听prioritise听my time, stay听organized, and lean on others when I needed help. Through determination and resilience, I overcame each obstacle that came my way, emerging听stronger听and more confident than ever before.
One of the most rewarding aspects of my journey at BCU was the opportunity to put theory into practice through placements. Working alongside experienced educators in real classroom settings allowed me to witness first-hand the transformative power of teaching. The connections I formed with my students and the joy of seeing them grow and succeed reaffirmed my passion for education.
I'm听currently听on the verge of completing my studies at 探花直播. With my newfound knowledge, skills, and passion for teaching,听I'm听eagerly preparing to embark on my career as a teacher.听Inspired by my experiences at BCU,听I'm听determined to听make a positive impact in the lives of my future students, guiding them towards growth and success.听I look forward听to applying everything听I've听learned听during my time听at BCU to create engaging and enriching learning experiences for my students, shaping the next generation with care, dedication, and enthusiasm.
To me,听"I AM BCU"听represents the values of excellence, community, and empowerment that define my experience at BCU."