Blog 24 - Last Presentation Reflection

My two mentors the day of my presentation. Tuesday, May 31st, 2016.

(1) Positive Statement

What are you most proud of in your block presentation and/or your senior project? Why?

• I am proud of several things that happened in my block presentation and in my senior project. I did learn a lot from my senior project and all the research I did as well as the ride alongs. During my block presentation I was able to pull through and not give up. I was very nervous and my friends would try and keep me calm by telling me to relax but in the inside I was freaking out. I thought I was not going to make talking time or I was not going to explain my answers well. At the end of my presentation I felt proud of myself for actually hitting every requirement and talk about my answers to the best of my ability.

(2) Questions to Consider

a. What assessment would you give yourself on your block presentation? Use the component contract to defend that assessment.


AE       P      AP      CR      NC

• The reason why I would give myself an AE on my block presentation is because I do strongly believe that I hit every requirement in the contract. I had an effective hook, I executed my answers and the foundation fairly well, I made it relatable to today's world by giving specific situations, I effectively used my time. I also dressed for the occasion which in my opinion did catch my audience's attention. I brought my two mentors who assisted in my presentation and were part of the finishing touch to my presentation.

b. What assessment would you give yourself on your overall senior project? Use the component contract to defend that assessment.


AE      P        AP       CR       NC

• I would give myself an AE on my overall senior project because I manage to overcome the obstacles of repeated information or information that would not relate to my topic. I also had other problems such as the availability of both my mentors so, I had to think of something that would benefit me. My senior project turned out to be a complete success because of all the time and effort I would put towards it. I also spent a lot of time on my Senior Project and tried going on as many ride alongs as I possibly could. The ride alongs benefited me greatly because I did learned a lot from them and I also had unforgettable experiences.

(3) What worked for you in your senior project?

• What worked from e in my project was that I already knew what my main focus of my senior project was going to be since my Sophomore year in high school. Something else that helped me a lot was the fact that I am part of a Police Explorer program fro the city of Pomona and I have been in that program for some years now. So, getting mentors and going on ride alongs was something I would get approved. I also had the assistance of my teachers if I ever needed it as well as the assistance of several different officers who I would ride with. I am also very passionate about the topic that I picked because it is something I want to do as a career when I graduate from College.

(4) (What didn't work) if you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your senior project?

• Well, for my senior final presentation I would of had more talking time for both my mentors to use because by the time when I finished with my talking time they had like 7 minutes to talk or answer any questions that my audience would have. I would also read more books that would relate to my topic and help me answer my essential question.

(5)  Finding Value

How has the senior project been helpful to you in your future endeavors? Be specific and use examples.

• Senior Project taught me a lot that I had questions or concerns about. After completing my final presentation I can truly say I learned a lot from everything that I did and everything that I put myself. I finally understand how several Police Officers deal with their stressful environments and how they think well under pressure. Once again, Law Enforcement is a career I want to pursue in my near future and when I become of age. So, doing all the research, going to mentorship, and interviewing Police Officers taught me a lot and opened my eyes that I still have a long way to go.

Now that I have completed my presentation I can say... I AM GRADUATING!