Introduction
I started my Independent Study at Young Child Associates. I worked as an assistant teacher there for two years. I left Young Child Associate in July of 2016 and joined the Community Action Agency team in August of 2016. I have been an assistant teacher since I joined the early childhood education field in 2014. I am currently in the role of active lead teacher, because the lead teacher is on maternity leave. Throughout my journey as an assistant teacher I have learned the importance of trying new things and becoming flexible.
I have learned how to incorporate new activities and objects into a classroom setting. Through my work at both Young Child Associate and Community Action I have learned the importance of creating a solid foundation of communication with families. I have worked hard on providing families with the resources they need. In the role of being an assistant
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These trainings cover numerous topics such as, sensory issues, classroom management, behaviors, and parent involvement in the classroom. The trainings provide an abundance of information that is helpful while working with children and families. The trainings help equip individuals with the skills needed to interact and socialize with families and children. We also learn the importance of classroom management, music, social skill, movement and children interactions. Community Action Agency provides all agency trainings for the entire team. The Community Action Agency provides various speakers and tons of activities that are helpful when working with families. I have learned the importance of patience’s and understanding the different family dynamics. I have learned how to repair myself and leave personal issues outside of the classroom. I have learned how to interduce new elements into the classroom and enjoy the aspect of play when interacting with
...classroom aide. I have worked as a GED tutor and classroom aide for three years. During this time I worked closely with students with documented special needs. In addition, I have previous experience working with the high school students with an Americorps Scholars in Service program as a lead tutor and college mentor. In this position I monitored students’ progress and worked one-on-one providing academic and personal support for adolescents.
In my first year of high school, my Sunday School teacher suggested that I had the skills to become an instructor and nursery care leader, which I still continue today. My roles in the church have taught me to quickly explain lessons to children in relation to what they understand.
I wanted to start making a difference in kids as soon as I had the chance. I started to take Early Childhood Education classes at my school. This course was rigorous and so important, due to the fact we ran a preschool of 20 four and five-year old’s. Their education was in our hands; we were that building block for their first insight on school. I feel in love with writing lesson plans and being hand in hand with other teachers and the students became a part of my life that I never wanted to go away. I interned at an elementary school just to get more involved and learn more about collaborating. I started taking a Teaching as a Profession class, so I could not only know today’s education but become familiar with the history of education, how to accommodate your classroom for students with special needs, and the issues in todays education. I completed this class and took the state mandated test to complete the pathway and get a cord at graduation. I came in on Sundays to work and study with my teacher for this test and it all paid off when I passed the test with the highest score out of the nine people who took the test. While this was all happening I was inducted into National Beta Club for my grades and averages in my classes, which mostly included advanced courses. I then completed the Early
My role as a Resident Assistant requires a set of multifaceted skills and abilities. These skills are paramount in order to make Loyola a second home for residents and to support their growth through the year. The Resident Assistant position requires the ability to perform conflict management, support the academic and socio-emotional needs of students, and to assist in crisis or duty situations. In addition, the job requires programming that engages residents in both the hall community as well as the larger Loyola and Chicago communities.
Sometimes a student is successful in one area and having difficulty in another or a student has trouble using their words to communicate and becomes aggressive. At this center, the teachers have the tools to assess each child and the parents are interested in knowing the strengths and supports their child needs. The article Understanding Families, states that there should be “opportunities for families to discuss their beliefs about their children, what they want for their children, and how they support their children’s development” (Christian, 7). As conferences occur every 6 months, parents also communicate with the school and teachers via email and during drop off and pick up times. Another great example of parent communication is in the article Building Bridges from School to Home. The teacher builds relationships with parents by getting them to understand the areas that their child struggles and continues to strive in. Making sure they know that their child will master these skills when they are ready (Lawrence-Lightfoot, 2). At Staples Child Care Center, all teacher will assessments and observations about the child and a few suggestions that the child will benefit
Every teacher has this potential whether they are aware of it or not. I have been a teacher for nine years in early childhood education and within those nine years I have become very aware of how powerful the smallest act of caring can turn a person’s life around or even just make someone’s day a little better. Being a preschool teacher has brought me great pleasure to my life simply brightening a child’s day and knowing that I am making a difference in their life. Through my journey as a teacher I have thought about how I can advance in my career field and still be active with children on a daily basis and continue making a difference in each child’s life as well as their parents. With plenty of thought and research I have come to the conclusion and gained the interest to become a preschool and childcare director.
This class added to my knowledge of working with children such as I usually pay attention and have active listening when children talk to me that also help me to meet children’s needs. I also feel more confident to speak up at
On March 5, 2014, I sat down with Teacher one and we discussed what her teacher career has been for over 30 years of teaching. Currently working as a teacher with 3 to 4 year old has given her the experience of dealing with diversity and communicating with the parents. She graduated from Mercyhurst University and has plenty of experience of involving parents within her classroom as a main goal in her classroom.
I volunteer at an organization that is called Seattle Music Partners. It is an organization that arrange volunteer tutors with students who cannot afford to learn music. I am teaching the Clarinet to a student for about 3 years now. I teach not only the instrument, but I teach them how to read music and basic music theory. I have learned so many different things due to this experience. I learned how to communicate effectively and deliver my thoughts with strength. The most memorable thing that my student told me was that she would like to pursue her career in music because she learned the excitement of playing music. This is why I continue to volunteer as a tutor because I enjoy the fact that I became a contribution to someone else’s life.
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...ed student engagement and academic achievement in my classroom. I know that I am a better teacher, mentor, and role model because of these experiences.
Since I was 12, I knew I wanted to work with children. I thought about being a pediatrician or social worker; but upon self-reflection, I knew I did not fit those molds. After years of teaching in schools and camps, I realized teaching was the field for me.
I spent most of my time in a first grade classroom. In this classroom I observed the children as well as the teacher and paraprofessional. This classroom had children with special needs and that is why there was a paraprofessional in the classroom for half the day. What I observed in this classroom was how children with special need should be handle and taught. The teachers in this room loves her job and each student in her class. While in the classroom the teacher allowed me to help with children with their work, read to them and help them with anything else that they needed. During this field experience I got to give back to not only a school, but to a community that is very near and dear to my heart. I hope that I touched each student in a special way, because the students that I got the opportunity to help learn touched my
Even at a young age, I had a love for teaching and always knew that would be my profession. Making school desks out of sticks and mud while giving my Baby Alive her assignments is a fond and cherished memory I have dating back to my early childhood. At 4 years old, I pushed my mom to allow me to start school a year early because my brother was starting first grade, and I didn’t want to be left out.