My Role As An Assistant Pre-School Teacher

As an educator, I have strived to develop academic, social and emotional competencies in my students through creating a positive, enthusiastic and nurturing classroom environment with ample opportunities for hands-on experiences. I am passionate about fostering confident and curious lifelong learners by providing all students with opportunities to succeed in the classroom. I believe the role of a Early Childhood teacher is to address the necessary balance between academic facilitation within the classroom, and promoting a broadened cultural understanding of the world outside the classroom as a global citizen. To encourage each child to be themselves and help them gain self-esteem. Also, as a bilingual speaker I strongly believe in the importance of foreign language and cultural diversity, especially within the minds of young, developing learners.

At the heart of early childhood education are young children. I thrive on the notion that education is a lifelong process and the building blocks of learning are developed in the early stages of life. I believe that life is all about gaining knowledge and sharing what we have learned with others. My philosophy of Early Childhood Education is based on research that indicates that a child’s growth is developmental. Each and every child is unique in terms of life experiences, developmental readiness and cultural heritage.

My strengths are being organized, friendly, and capable to train other people. I have worked in retail companies for more than ten years and tutor for almost four years. I have proved my passion to deliver excellent customer service and my ability to be a good communicator. My abilities of being responsible, flexible, and adaptable put me in an assistant manager position in Kmart and Fresh

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I am a student at Florida Atlantic University studying early childhood education. I am enrolled in EEC 3214 class this semester; the class is called designing and implementing a blending curriculum: birth to age eight. I am required to complete a field experience assignment at a preschool. I will observe young children ranging from three to five years old. I assure you that I will keep all information confidential. In addition, I reassure you that I will not share the information collected outside of my course and that no identifying information will be shared. I will respect and follow all the school’s policies and procedures in a professional manner.

Early education for children is very crucial as it helps shape up the foundation of their knowledge and behavior development process. Children begin to develop the sense of curiosity from the age of two. And from age 2-8, children go through a very crucial period of mental development, which shapes up their future mindset (Grayson, 2016). Early children education (ECE) has been listed as the number one priority of the National Association of Education. The teachers or educators at nursery and primary level are responsible to for developing young children’s sense of knowledge and education. In this paper, we will assess the roles and skills that are vital for an early childhood educator. Moreover, the paper will also present a

My strengths are that when i want something i go and get it, instead of waiting for it to come to me, i believe i am determined, and love challenges. Surveys indicated my top three strengths would include finance, government and public administration and marketing. The main career i’m focused on is forensic science to be more precise criminal investigator. Skills that are required would be problem solving, follow orders, to learn, respect and communication skills. Most of the work is done in laboratories/ on the scene, and courtroom to testify.

It is with great interest and enthusiasm I apply for the job of Early Years Foundation Stage Class Teacher.

I like to lead people in a positive direction and have a welcoming attitude with meeting new people. I would say that I don’t really have much weakness in the occupation I'm striving for but I can always improve on the strengths that I have. If I master my communication skills and leadership skills, and any that I want to do will be perfect for me. I feel like I have what it takes to grab the job that’s for me. I have the same opportunity as the next person to develop my skills and get into programs that will direct me closer to my career. I listen constructive criticism but I don’t let negative input direct my decisions and affect my ambition towards my dream job. The steps to achieving my dream job includes: getting my bachelors, then my masters, get my licenses from the state, and finally get a voluntary certification. Once I get more involved, I'll participate in voluntary work and be connected with internships that relate to my

In recalling my favorite teacher, I have questioned many times what it is that I remember about this person the most. In my case, it was that this teacher showed a genuine interest, in my work, in my interests and in my being. As Danielson (2007:28), illustrates, it is only when students remember their teacher’s years later, that ‘students find themselves recalling the warmth and care their favorite teachers demonstrated, their high expectations for achievement, and their commitment to students’. Arguably, the exclusive teacher-student relationship is constructed on the central human need of knowing another person cares, which lay at the heart of student’s development and learning. (QUOTE). While I did not recognize the significance of building relationships with students until, almost two years into my role as a voluntary teaching assistant. I now consider the most essential role that educational practitioners can ensure, is to develop relationships with their students. My understanding is confirmed by Noddings (2005:17) who states ‘caring is a way of being in relation’. Suggesting that perhaps it is not what you teach these students, but rather, whether or not you let them know you care.

While in grade school, my teachers always asked what I wanted to become in future, and I always answered, “To be great person.” With the passage of time, I got knowledge and skill background. After that, some people around me posited that I would change my career goals due to the complexities in studies and academic frustrations; however, I did not break. Instead, I found strength and relevance in my objectives, leading to my accomplishments in advancing my education to university levels.

I have a variety of strengths which include being a hard worker, being determined, showing commitment, being a quick thinker and being adaptable to any situation. These strengths constantly push me towards success. Hard work and determination allow me to expand my boundaries and attain my goals. In the past, I have used these strengths to complete the toughest course I took in high school with an average of 90%. Moreover, my high levels of commitment to any activity that I participate in is also an asset. In fact, I have been privileged to mentor younger children at my temple, dedicating 2 hours to them every Sunday. When faced with problems, being a quick thinker, allows me to think critically and solve issues with efficiency. Adaptability in

Strategic thinking an area of great strength for me, scoring highest in the areas of Leaner, Ideation and intellection aligns with relationship building and offers a strong sense of people. Being a learner; I enjoy studying others as well as processes. It is difficult for me to just “settle” I must know what it takes; how to accomplish a task; what motivates others and the outcomes of such. Along with this I grow bored easily; I would not do well in a mundane position where the same tasks are required day in and day out.

My current strengths include; my honesty and passion towards my work. I have always been positive and confident regarding my aims and targets. Along with these, I am a good decision maker, due to which I can make right and quick decisions. Moreover, I have ability to motivate others and do team work. I am also a responsible person, when I make a target; I work day and night to achieve my goal.

My conformed profile is Introverted - iNtuitive - Thinking - Judging (INTJ) which means I am self-confident, perfectionist with an independence of mind. These qualities gives me the ability of improving upon anything that is part of my interest. In term of business and school, those people with my profile type are known as “Systems Builders” which denotes the combination of imagination and reliability (Personality Test). Because of my profile, my career choices are sciences and engineering but I can still succeed in any other field where intellect and sharpness of mind are required. There is an impressive list of jobs in which I could succeed. Among them, most engineering job, most jobs requiring math skills, jobs in computer and information technology, business and financial jobs, jobs requiring sciences skills including healthcare, jobs in technical education and college professor and administrator, jobs in legal field such as judge and police detective, jobs in arts and design such as art director, reporter, writer. I am logical and comfortable in using abstract model and theory to implement solutions. My first job was a technical education teacher. I was teaching civil engineering technology at the high school level. After moving to the USA, I became a sale associate at an automotive center where I was in contact with computer to record sales and with engine parts. I naturally develop leadership and I am not afraid of challenging situation. My self-confidence and