Pilsen Interview Questions
Maria D. Franco
May 1, 2014
REMT Task 1
Knowing the Community
A. Interview with Child Care Attendant Stephanie Molina
1. Is Pilsen a good place to raise a family? Why or why not?
Pilsen is a good place to raise a family because it is family oriented and the children would be introduced to a diverse community.
2. What is your biggest concern when it comes to raising children in Pilsen?
The gangs, I wouldn’t want my children engaging in any negative activities.
Follow up question: Is there a lot of gang activity in Pilsen?
I don’t think it is as bad as it used to be. My mother was in a gang and I have heard horror stories about the gang activity in Pilsen years ago. Several blocks were claimed by a different gang. Lord …show more content…
The alderman just received funds to renovate the park. The children in the neighborhood are going to be very happy to get new playground equipment.
13. Tell me one organization that helps families. Why did you choose this organization?
The Resurrection Project is my favorite organization in Pilsen because it not only informs their residents about things that are going on in the community, it also helps its residents by educating them on home ownership, and it offers affordable housing to families who are struggling financially. The Resurrection Project has helped many families get out of foreclosures and they work close with government officials to protect the rights of the people living in Pilsen.
14. How long do you think you will work here and why?
I think I will work here for as long as I can because although I do not live here, I have grown to love Pilsen like it is my family. I love the school I work in. I love the students and their families. I enjoy taking walks with students, and enjoy seeing the positive changes that are happening. Who knows, maybe one day I will also become a Pilsen …show more content…
She has been working for the same school for over 20 years. She started off as a teacher assistant in a pre-kindergarten classroom, which my oldest child was attending at the time. Esther came to Chicago with very little education, but a great desire to succeed. Esther says, “I have always known that I wanted to be a teacher. When I came to the United States, I came with the desire to succeed and learn. I did research on many schools and found out about programs that would help me achieve my goal. I was not going to take no for an answer.” Esther is a very friendly and enthusiastic woman. I often see her talking and laughing with parents on school grounds or in social events. Yes, Esther attends many social events in our neighborhood. She is well known by parents and children in the community. She has seen my children grow up and she has been a great support for me. I chose to interview Esther because not only does she work with children, she encourages women to become the best that they can be so that they can provide for their families and become independent. This is what she did for me. She encouraged me to go back to school and get my degree in
May 1, 2014
REMT Task 1
Knowing the Community
A. Interview with Child Care Attendant Stephanie Molina
1. Is Pilsen a good place to raise a family? Why or why not?
Pilsen is a good place to raise a family because it is family oriented and the children would be introduced to a diverse community.
2. What is your biggest concern when it comes to raising children in Pilsen?
The gangs, I wouldn’t want my children engaging in any negative activities.
Follow up question: Is there a lot of gang activity in Pilsen?
I don’t think it is as bad as it used to be. My mother was in a gang and I have heard horror stories about the gang activity in Pilsen years ago. Several blocks were claimed by a different gang. Lord …show more content…
The alderman just received funds to renovate the park. The children in the neighborhood are going to be very happy to get new playground equipment.
13. Tell me one organization that helps families. Why did you choose this organization?
The Resurrection Project is my favorite organization in Pilsen because it not only informs their residents about things that are going on in the community, it also helps its residents by educating them on home ownership, and it offers affordable housing to families who are struggling financially. The Resurrection Project has helped many families get out of foreclosures and they work close with government officials to protect the rights of the people living in Pilsen.
14. How long do you think you will work here and why?
I think I will work here for as long as I can because although I do not live here, I have grown to love Pilsen like it is my family. I love the school I work in. I love the students and their families. I enjoy taking walks with students, and enjoy seeing the positive changes that are happening. Who knows, maybe one day I will also become a Pilsen …show more content…
She has been working for the same school for over 20 years. She started off as a teacher assistant in a pre-kindergarten classroom, which my oldest child was attending at the time. Esther came to Chicago with very little education, but a great desire to succeed. Esther says, “I have always known that I wanted to be a teacher. When I came to the United States, I came with the desire to succeed and learn. I did research on many schools and found out about programs that would help me achieve my goal. I was not going to take no for an answer.” Esther is a very friendly and enthusiastic woman. I often see her talking and laughing with parents on school grounds or in social events. Yes, Esther attends many social events in our neighborhood. She is well known by parents and children in the community. She has seen my children grow up and she has been a great support for me. I chose to interview Esther because not only does she work with children, she encourages women to become the best that they can be so that they can provide for their families and become independent. This is what she did for me. She encouraged me to go back to school and get my degree in