Can Someone Please Edit My Essay for Errors and Punctuation?

Published May 26, 2010

Because of my own personal experiences, I want to work in a rewarding career in which I can give back to the community by my making a positive difference in the lives of individuals that need help to cope with every day life problems. For instance, from my own personal experience with life problems, I feel that I can relate to those individuals who find it challenging to cope with everyday life problems. This is my story:

I grew up in a single parent household with my mother who I was constantly getting into arguments with. So, when I found out that I was going to have a baby this just made things that much worse. The discussion of my having a baby resulted in a terrible argument with my mom. From the result of the argument, I ended up homeless. I stayed at my friends house for three or four days at a time and sometimes it got so bad to the point that I would sleep on benches at the park. This was the hardest thing about being homeless because I had no place to go. Eventually, I found a homeless shelter at “Skid Row” in downtown Los Angeles. This was the worst part of my experience. I had to share an open area with a room full of people. The hardest part about being homeless was that for the most part I was alone. It wasn’t until I met a social worker there at the shelter that helped me through my most challenging time in life. I will always remember her for what she did for me. She was there for me when I needed someone to talk to. I told her my situation of my having family conflict with my mother. She encouraged me to resolve my differences with my family and go back home. So, when I moved back home things were difficult because I just had my baby. This was still difficult for me because I did not have a job and a place to live. It wasn’t until six months later that I had found a job as a Youth Counselor at a level-14 group home facility. I started working and saved enough money to move into my own apartment.
From this experience I learned two things about myself: that I persevered through a challenging time in my life and having support from a social worker makes a difference in the world. As a result of my own personal experiences, I am able to relate to the constant despair and frustration experienced by those who find it challenging to cope with everyday life. I am convinced that increasing one’s own sense of empowerment can make the difference between a future of despondency and one filled with hope.

I am applying to the Master’s in Social Work program because it is my goal to help others in embracing their inner potential to make a positive life transition. Preparation to achieve my goal began while I worked at Harbor View Adolescent Center as a Youth Counselor. My primary work responsibility involved my serving as a positive role model for adolescents ages twelve to eighteen. The adolescents encountered issues such as abandonment, homelessness, physical and sexual abuse , drug and alcohol abuse, depression and severe behavioral problems. At times, the position was extremely stressful, however, I discovered that I had the ability to connect with the adolescent and develop strong emotional ties. While working with them, I focused on several areas of treatment, including, social skills, vocational skills, and independent living skills. My main ambition was to help build their self-esteem and improve their sense of security. As a youth counselor, I have gained valuable experience in listening to adolescents and helping them make positive decisions in order to improve the quality of their lives. My career goals is to help individuals with problems because I want to ensure that these groups of individuals have access to effective services,resources, and much needed guidance. Nevertheless, these are the individuals that I want to reach out to and make a positive difference in their lives.

Can Someone Please Edit My Essay for Errors and Punctuation?

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