Week 2 HW

In my internship I observe the Veterinarians and the Vet technicians service the pets, I'm not allowed to do anything or touch the animals. Two Work Readiness Skills that I used during my internship is being professional and dedicated to my internship. I’m ready to start my internship on time on the days that I agreed to show up on. I follow the dress code when I’m at my internship. I listen to what all the Vet technicians and Vets have to say about the pets that come to the Vet hospital and what the diagnosis might be for those pets. I ask questions to the Vet technicians about things I don’t completely understand. My Work Readiness Skill weakness that held me back was communicate effectively, even though I have asked a couple of questions, I haven't had to courage to ask all my questions in the fear of it sounding stupid and the fear of asking a question in front of a group. 

Week 2 homework

I work at the San Marin Animal Hospital. In my internship I have to file a lot of data and records about the pets so being literate helped me be able to file correctly. Another skill that helped me this week was that I am tolerant and respectful. A man came in while I was working and he was in a bad mood and he acted pretty rude. I was tolerant of him and treated him how I treated all the other people. Something I could work on is being professional. I wore shorts to my internship and I looked out of place so I'll be more professional and wear long pants. Another thing is that I can improve on acting with diligence. While I was working I checked my phone a couple times.

Week 2: Work Readiness Skills

This week at my internship I found myself with extra time. The skill of diligence helped me to find something else to do while my supervisor worked. I also used the skill professionalism to look nice when arriving at the internship. Because of this, I was able to get access to the building and also be taken seriously when introduced to many of the other faculty at the school. However, because I lack communication skills, I was unable to fully understand what was going on in the lab and what I will be doing in the future. I also had an issue with literacy. Much of the science in the lab was way over my head because I didn't understand the terms used. Next week, I will try to improve this by asking my supervisor for a reading list of some kind that I can use to "study" the lab techniques and basic knowledge needed for my internship.

Work readiness

I have been an intern at TL Vet for two four hour shifts now. I have been very tolerant and respectful. I often have to stand for long periods of time, sometimes the whole four hours, and I also need to stay quiet and watch out for my environment. For example, today I watched seven surgeries to spay/neuter felines. It was an honor to watch surgery for the first time, but I know that if I had not stayed still and quiet, the experience would have turned out differently. I am very dedicated at my internship. I always show up early and try to memorize (and sometimes look up again) all the information they teach me. I even watched about ten videos today to learn about kennel safety, chemicals used, and medical terms. I would say the area of weakness would be in my ability to serve the needs of others. As of right now, I am still in the observing stage. I have only been able to take temperatures, clean lab supplies, and hold a kitten while the cage was occupied. I am unable to assist in areas that I wish I could, for example restraining an animal to insert a catheder.

Week 1: Goals, Habits, and Allies

Goals 

Now: My goals for now are to manage my time this summer with my internship, this class, practices, and still having time for myself. I also want to prepare for my SAT's and ACT's to be able to apply to my dream schools. 

Future: My future goals are to graduate high school with great grades and to have taken several Honors and AP courses. I also want to get accepted and attend my number one school choice. 

Habits

Now: 

- respectful

- hardworking 

- not very talkative 

Future:

- communication skills

- patience 

Allies 

Now: 

- teachers

- family 

- coach

- counselors

 

Future:

- internship supervisors

- bosses/ co-workers 

Where I Am Now

Where I Am Now

Goals:

My most important goals are to graduate high school with Honor Roll (4.0 or above), to complete my internship at the Buck Institute successfully, to be accepted into one of my top choice colleges.

Habits:

Currently, I am hard-working, dedicated, attentive, and motivated, all of which can help me achieve my goals. Habits that I must build in order to be successful are being more punctual and procrastinating less. As of now, I procrastinate, and although it doesn't usually affect the quality of my work, it causes a lot more stress.

Allies:

My current main allies include my parents and my teachers, or other school staff. One teacher was especially influential in helping me obtain my internship; she recommended me for the position. In the future, I would like to have allies in the professional world, because they could help me achieve goals pertaining to my career.

Goals, habits, allies

Now
Goals-to go through the internship with little to no problems
Habits-gossip
Allies-parents

Future
Goals- To get accepted into Dominican university with help from financial aid
Habits-comunication
Allies-boss and coworkers

Goals, Habits and Allies

Goals:
-fill my summer with activities that will make me more competitive for college applications.(Veterinary schools require years of study and is a very impacted field.)
-Become a specialized surgical vet
-major in biology
-focus in neuroscience
-I want to become fluent in Spanish because it will be extremely helpful in a career and because I like languages. I also want to become fluent in sign language as well.

Habits:
-dedication
-completing tasks
-working at maximum capacity
-punctual

Allies:
-parents are extremely supportive
-Ms. G at SRHS is helping me find an advanced math class for me to take my senior year (Multivariable Calculus). She always has my best interests in mind and is also finding volunteer opportunities for me.
-I would like to know a successful vet that lives near me (I know a renowned vet who lives in Colorado.)

Where I am now

Goals:
Current: Currently my goals are to get my eagle scout rank, driver's license, and do my best in all my endeavors.
Future: My goals for the future are to continue doing the best I can to be my best.
Habits:
Current: I am Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent
Future: I will keep the following traits, but gain more experience.
Allies:
Current: My Scout Troop, Friends, Family, Coworkers, E.T.C
Future: any new people I meet along the journey.
Signed
Tony B. MacCarthy

Goals:
    Current- My current goals are to go to Junior Nationals for rowing and to get into one of my top ten colleges. 
    Future- My future goals are to apply myself fully in my working or college environment as well as enjoy my time in college. 

Habits: 
   Current - My current habits are turning in work on time, and consistently thinking about what I can be doing. For example once I have finished a task, I try to find something else I can do, sometimes to get ahead and sometimes to keep myself busy. 
   Future - In the future, I would like to be more aware of other's needs in a work environment. For example asking someone if they need help with their task if I have finished mine. 

Allies:
    Current - My current allies are my family, my neighbors, and my school counselors.
    Future - In the future, I would like to have allies in the professional world as have my teachers as allies.