Farewell and Adios Wk 8 Blog Assignment

The 3 most important lessons I have learned throughout this capstone would be the 3 C’s of communication. Without the 3 C’s (Coordination, communication and collaboration) an event may fall through or a program can be sloppy because of lack of communication. With the efforts of communication, it is extremely helpful to know that everyone understands what is being said or expected. I have sat in on way to many meetings when interpretation is misunderstood even with communication. Coordination is a start but it isn’t a finished project or event, so I have used the 3 C’s quite frequent with my job and it has helped with communication and collaborative efforts.

The other important lesson would be the difference styles of learning and how adults and children all learn differently and the many different approaches to teaching individuals. Being able to listen effectively has been positive approach for my overall communication efforts personally and professionally.

Lastly the most important lesson learned would be passion for working with children and having compassion. I understand that there is a business side to childcare, but I have been told by management to put on my business hat; I love working with children and their parents along with the staff that I will defend for all intents and purposes. I am passionate about the difference I can make in a child life and be able to communicate with parents when I have to deliver disappointing news to parents about choices their children have made or write-ups on a child’s behavior, but I do it with empathy because I care.

As for my long term goal, it is to keep striving for more, to make a difference in a child’s life; if I can see growth in a child’s development because we gave him the tools to succeed, such as self confidence, problem solving skills and being compassionate to others just to name a few, then I can say that I made a difference in a child life.

This has been a long journey to finally get to the end of this program and I have learned a lot from an excellent instructor, with constructive criticism and with the many diverse experiences from my fellow classmates. Thank you everyone and I wish you all luck with your future endeavors and to keep up with the passion of caring for our future children of tomorrow.

WK 6 Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

International Organizations and Employment Opportunities – EDUC 6990

I have been looking for various jobs that would go with the experience and the education level that I hopefully will be able to achieve by the ending of this year. 

The examples given for blog assignment for week 6 included UNICEF, Save the Children, International Step by Step Association, just to name a few. I have visited the UNICEF website and have heard of the many accomplishments this organization has achieved when it comes to helping children. 

UNICEF believes: All children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world that means equal access to services and care that can make all the difference in children’s lives. It means working to achieve gender fairness and equality. UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair chance in life. This humanitarian and development agency works globally for the rights of every child. 

With this agency, I did not find any job that I would be qualified for, there is currently 1 permanent position listed which is Deputy Chief of Staff, other positions listed for UNICEF is temporary not to exceed 11 months.

Save the Children is another organization that gives children in the United States and around the world what every child deserves -- a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and care when disaster strikes. We save children's lives. This non-profit organization handles: Child Protection, Child Sponsorship, Education, Emergency Response, Health and Nutrition, Hunger and Livelihoods and HIV and AIDS. 

This organization I was able to find a job that I would be qualified for Director National Head Start Program. This job requires a Masters along with experience. Searching for new jobs seem scary, but I guess that comes with the territory. I am comfortable right now and I would like a challenge and a position such as the one listed above is definitely out of my comfort zone.

ISSA International Step by Step Association – I did not find any positions listed on this website. Their mission for this non-governmental organization is to provide high quality care and educational services for all children from birth to 10 years old, with a focus on the poorest and most disadvantaged ensure greater inclusion of family and community participation in children’s development and learning, and to ensure social inclusion and respect for diversity.