About Me

Hello, my name is Jaraka Ball. I am a sophomore at Boise State University, expected to graduate in 2018. I am 20 years old and I love to travel, dance, and watch movies. I am currently studying to be an Elementary school teacher. One day, I hope to teach Kindergarten. 

When I was a little girl, my teachers would constantly ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up. My answers ranged from mom to babysitter to teacher. As I got older, nothing changed. My dream has always been to encourage children to be the best they can be and help them experience life to the fullest. 



I started babysitting when I was fourteen years old and I realized that working with children was in deed my passion. I babysat kids ranging from 6 months old to twelve years old. Each child was special to me and they could instantly make my day. I enjoyed helping them with homework, watching their faces glow after accomplishing a difficult task, and experiencing true happiness when they discovered something new. Each child was a student of mine who inspired me to want to become a professional teacher.

Throughout high school, I volunteered as a peer tutor at an elementary school. I had the opportunity to assist Kindergarten aged children in math, reading, spelling, and science. I also led one-on-one testing, graded and recorded homework, facilitated crafting time, and read to them. Every day was challenging and exciting. It didn't take long for me to realize that I wanted to be a Kindergarten teacher. I love the age where imagination runs wild, discrimination is nonexistent, and learning is fun.