Elvita Beauplan:
CLASS OF 1998
Dr. Phillips High SchoolClass of 1998
Orlando, FL
Westridge Middle SchoolClass of 1994
Orlando, FL
Palmetto Elementary SchoolClass of 1991
Orlando, FL
Washington Shores Elementary SchoolClass of 1990
Orlando, FL
Heights Elementary SchoolClass of 1989
Ft. myers, FL
Elvita's Story
Life
High school was not exactly the best of times for me. I remember feeling anxious, and confused about who I really was. Despite this, I made some amazing friends and learned a thing or two. My favourite classes were all English. The best teacher I can remember having was Ms. Robitaille for honors Anatomy & Physiology. I think she was an absolutely amazing teacher.
After high school, I attended Lynn University for 1 year, and then the University of Tampa. College life was a lot easier than high school. I really developed into the person that I am today during those four years. I gained a lot of confidence and realized that the majority of people my age where just as confused as I was.
I graduated from UT with a BA degree in Psychology in 2003. I worked as a social worker for about 1 1/2 years after college. Loved helping children but hated the rough working conditions and long hours. In 2005, I started working as a history teacher right here in Orlando. Weirdly, I did not like history in high school. I absolutely love being a teacher. I treat the classroom like it is my stage. My future goals are to attend graduate school and get a M.A. degree wither in educational leadership, political science, or social work.
School
My biggest crush? I'll leave that one a mystery. It was a certain guy who I went to middle school with.
There were 2 teachers thatr really inspired me, Ms. Robitaille and Ms. Frink. Ms. Robitaille inspired me because she seemed to be so brilliant. Was there anything that she did not know? I also loved how she seemed to treat everyone the same. Ms. Frink inspired me because I felt that she was the funniest teacher I had during my four years of high school. I fell in love with Shakespeate because of her classes. I will never forget Eugene and Susie snodgrass. All in all, I have to say that I liked the majority of the teachers I has at D.P., so in some way, they all inspired me.
If I dould do it all over again, I would. I would be more social and active. I always wanted to try out for one of the plays in drama. I would take my academics more seriously. I know I could have gotten better grades. I would only do it again too, if I could take the wisdom and slelf confidence I learned after high school.
College
I received a B.A. degree in Psyc...Expand for more
hology in 2003 from the University of Tampa. While there, I became a happier person and got more confidence than I had while in high school. I actually got much higher grades than I did in high school. There were some tough times though; Losing scholarships, hating the cafeteria food, and dealing with horrible roomates. My first 25 page APA style psychology paper for Theories of Pesonality was a nightmare. I procrastinated and tried to write the whole thing in 2 weeks. Needless to say, I got a bad grade. I hated Statistics for the Behavioral Science. Those classes made me sriously want to consider changing my major. All in all, it was a fun experience.
Workplace
My firt post college job was as a Family Services Counselor with the Department of Children and Families. I did this for about 1 1/2 years.This was a stressful job because I often came into contact with children that were going through some extremely difficult situations. The bect part of my job was when I got a chance to really bond with a child. I met some great kids.
After that, I started teaching Social Studies full time. I currently teach American History, Economics, and American Government at a charter school in Orlando. This is somehat strange because I did not like history in high school. I always loved Enlgish and thought if I became a teacher, that would be the subject I would teach. I love teachin but now I understand how some of my own high school teachers felt when students misbehave. Even on the most stressful day, I wouldn't trade teaching for any other job.
My dream job would be to do several things. I would like to open up a small group home teenage girls in DCF custody. While being a social worker, I noticed how hard it was to find good temporary homes for some children. I would like this group home to house between 10-15 girls that we can guide to becoming productive members of society. I would also like to earn a MA degree and eentually be able to teach at the community college level. Right now, I am also working on a novel. I hope to one day be able to get it published. I would also love to have a political career. My main focus with that would be inadequacies of the public education system, and closing the ever increasing economic gap in America.
Military
Are you kidding? Never in a million years.
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